Can I Own a Tesla Charging Station?

It is generally accepted that Tesla is the first company to provide charging stations for electric cars and vehicles. For those who didn’t know, the Tesla charging station is a small box that you can find in many places or install in your home or garage to charge your electric car.

However, the main question of this article that many people ask is “Can I own a Tesla charging station?”

Yes, the Tesla charging station or also known as the Tesla wall connector is a product that you can buy and install by yourself. The Tesla wall connector costs $400 and you can buy it via the Tesla website.

Apart from the cost of this charger, there are also monthly fees for the electricity itself, which most of the time are around $100 per month depending on how often you charge your car.

So, if you’re only driving an electric car occasionally, it might not make sense for you to get a Tesla charging station because of the costs involved with installation and electricity usage.

Types of Tesla Chargers

When we talk about Tesla chargers, we refer to three different options with different purposes. The three types are superchargers, destination chargers, and third party chargers. Below you will find all the appropriate information you need to know about each one.

Superchargers

The Tesla Supercharger is the quickest charging choice when you are not home, so it allows you to power up your car up to 200 miles in just 15 minutes.

These chargers are made by Tesla in order to charge your car as quickly as possible and be back on the road as fast as possible. Tesla Superchargers provide up to 120 kilowatts of power and can charge a Tesla vehicle in as little as 20 minutes.

Tesla owns and manages over 30 thousand Superchargers all over the world which are available anytime and every day. They are located on central roads close to convenient amenities.

Destination Chargers

The Destination Chargers are included in restaurants, famous hotels, resorts and other destinations that have wall connectors for the customers in order to charge their cars.

According to Tesla, there are over 4,500 destination chargers in metropolitan areas and countryside locations, which makes it easier to charge your car when you want to refill your battery to arrive at your destination.

Third-Party Chargers

Third-party chargers are mainly located through the website of Plugshare.com.

Tesla has been expanding its charging infrastructure to include third-party chargers. This will allow Tesla drivers to charge their cars at hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. The company has already partnered with several major hotel chains and is in talks with other businesses.

This is a major step for Tesla, as it will make it easier for drivers to travel long distances. It will also help the company to compete with other electric car manufacturers.

How to Install the Tesla Wall Connector

If you own a Tesla car and you want to install a wall connector charger to make charging your car at home even easier, here’s how to do it:

1. Locate an outdoor outlet near your parking spot. The wall connector charger needs to be within reach of your car, so make sure that the cable reaches your car charging port.

2. Choose one between the two brackets. Use the low-profile bracket for your conduit to enter the wall connector from the bottom, or choose the top entry bracket if you prefer the conduit to enter via the top.

3. Mount your preferred bracket to the wall with driving screws.

4. Connect the cables to the correct places and check the manual if everything is right.

Can You Invest in a Tesla Charging Station?

Tesla charging stations are a great way to charge your Tesla vehicle. They are most commonly found in public places such as shopping centres, parking lots, and gas stations.

Investing in these stations some people may think is a very clever business idea as the world is heading toward electric vehicles and electric batteries.

However, apart from owning a personal home charger for your car, Tesla doesn’t allow other people to invest in their charging stations because they don’t wish to earn money from this kind of business or maybe is not in their plans yet.

Is It Free to Charge a Tesla at a Charging Station?

Tesla has a network of Superchargers across the US, Europe, and Asia. The company is rapidly expanding this network. You can use Tesla’s charging station map to find the nearest one.

Charging at a Tesla Supercharger is free for some Tesla owners. Non-Tesla drivers can also use Tesla’s charging stations, but they will be charged a fee.

In addition, not all Tesla owners can charge their cars for free because there are some exceptions. In order to make sure which Tesla owners are allowed to charge their cars for free and which have to pay a specific amount, read below for more specific information.

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla at a charging station?

When charging with a Tesla supercharger,  if you have purchased Model S or Model X after January 2017, the cost is normally around $ 0.25 per KW. Superchargers are free for cars purchased before January 2017.

The cost of the average supercharger is also $ 0.25 per KW applied to Model 3.

A full charge to the range of about 250 miles costs about $ 22.00. Half the cost (range 150 miles) is usually around $ 11.00.

Moreover, it is important to know that costs may vary depending on the country’s regional and local electricity rates and taxes.

Conclusion

Summing up, Tesla charging stations can be privately owned or publicly available. A private Tesla charging station is usually located on the owner’s property and can only be used by the owner or their guests. These are becoming more popular for people who live in luxury apartments with parking garages. Public Tesla charging stations are available for everyone to use, but might not always be accessible depending on the location.