Electric vehicle (EV) owners who fear running out of charge before their next stop can find some reassurance: the Tesla Supercharger network has started to grow once again after a slowdown earlier this year due to significant layoffs at the company.
In the three months leading up to September 30, Tesla added 2,800 new Supercharger stalls worldwide, marking a 23% increase compared to the same period last year, as shared by Tesla’s official charging account on X (formerly Twitter).
During the third quarter, Tesla also put out 1.4 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy, reflecting a 27% growth from the previous year. Their charging account noted that this energy output helped Tesla owners avoid using over 150 million gallons of gasoline, thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 3 billion pounds.
As of the end of September, there were 2,677 Supercharger stations across North America, according to Supercharge.info, an information site that tracks the development of new stalls with user input. This number represents an addition of 125 stations since the conclusion of the third quarter.
This growth comes on the heels of a 31% decrease in installations during the second quarter, triggered by a wave of layoffs that saw 500 employees from the Supercharger division let go in April.
The recent expansion is likely to help ease the minds of both Tesla and other EV owners, particularly as various manufacturers are lining up to gain access to the Supercharger network.
In September, General Motors began allowing its Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac electric vehicles to use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). The network already accommodates EVs from Ford, Rivian, Honda, and Volvo through the use of adapters. Manufacturers such as Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Jaguar have also secured agreements to join the network starting in 2025.
The Tesla Supercharger map in the U.S. shows a concentration of stations in major urban areas and along key transit routes.
According to Tesla, a Supercharger can provide up to 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes.
