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Tesla discreetly raises price of Supercharging by almost 25 per cent in Australia

Tesla Superchargers – which allow electric vehicle owners to recharge at a high speed – have become more expensive to use.


Electric-car specialist Tesla discreetly raised the cost of Supercharger usage by almost 25 per cent in Australia this month.

Tesla Model 3 owner Wan told CarAdvice yesterday that – without notice – the per kW pricing increased from $0.42 to $0.52 sometime between his last two charges.

“That’s a lot more expensive. I hadn’t realised they’d done that,” he noted.

A spokesperson for Tesla declined to comment when approached by CarAdvice, however analysis of the brand’s archived website via the WayBack Machine confirms that such a change did take place in the last three weeks.

In September the cost of Supercharging a Model 3 Long Range variant from zero to 100 per cent was set at approximately $35 – the same service would now cost about $43.30.

The move follows the California-based manufacturer’s recent decision to lower the entry level price of some models by almost $7000.

There are currently 35 functional Supercharger sites operating in Australia, with a further seven under development.

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William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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