One of the most attractive aspects of owning a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is having access to the Tesla Supercharger network, which are quick Tesla chargers found in all 50 U.S. states.
Tesla’s Supercharger network offers such an advantage to its drivers that Tesla’s major competitors are seeking to plug in to the network as they expand their electric vehicle offerings to consumers. These companies include Ford, General Motors, Volvo, Rivian, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan.
There are 1,974 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. housing 21,852 Tesla Supercharger ports, according to data collected by the U.S. Department of Energy. That’s roughly a quarter of all DC Fast (the quickest type of EV charger) EV charging stations in the country and nearly two-thirds of all DC Fast EV charging ports.
Read on for a look at how many Tesla Superchargers are in each state and which cities have the most Tesla Superchargers.
Note
This article refers to Tesla Supercharger stations and Tesla Supercharger ports, or just Tesla Superchargers. Tesla Supercharger stations are locations in the Tesla Supercharger network at which one or more Supercharger ports are available. Examples include shopping centers and parking lots. Tesla Superchargers are the ports which charge vehicles at those stations. Stations have one or more ports.
Key findings
Key findings
- In the U.S., there are 1,974 Tesla Supercharger stations with 21,852 Tesla Supercharger ports, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
- California has the most Tesla Supercharger stations (391) and the most Tesla Supercharger ports (6,077).
- After California, the states with the most Tesla Supercharger stations are Florida (144), Texas (137), New York (83), and Pennsylvania (71).
By state
Tesla Superchargers by state
California has the most Tesla Supercharger stations (391) and the most Tesla Supercharger ports (6,077). That’s no surprise given that the Golden State has 903,620 EV registrations, which is the highest by far. Florida has the second-most EV registrations, with 167,990, according to the Department of Energy.
Florida has the second-most Tesla Supercharger stations (144) and the third-most Tesla Supercharger ports (1,464).
Hawaii has just one Tesla Supercharger station with six Superchargers at the Pearlridge Center on Oahu, a large shopping center adjacent to Pearl Harbor.
There are two Tesla Supercharger stations in Alaska: one north of Anchorage in Chugiak and another to the south on the east side of Cook Inlet in Soldotna.
By city
Cities with the most Tesla Superchargers
San Diego is the city with the most Tesla Supercharger stations (14) and Tesla Supercharger ports (217).
Below is a Tesla Supercharger map and more detail on which cities have the most Tesla Superchargers.
Map
Tesla Supercharger map
Top cities by Tesla Supercharger stations
These are the top cities by the number of Tesla Supercharger stations. Note that some cities have more Supercharger stations but fewer Supercharger ports than others.
| City | Supercharger Stations | Superchargers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 14 | 217 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 14 | 170 |
| Houston, TX | 12 | 174 |
| San Jose, CA | 9 | 162 |
| Miami, FL | 9 | 105 |
| Springfield, IL | 8 | 104 |
| Austin, TX | 8 | 94 |
| Richmond, VA | 8 | 90 |
| Madison, WI | 8 | 63 |
| Chicago, IL | 7 | 80 |
Top cities by Tesla Supercharger ports
These are the top cities by Tesla Supercharger ports. A few cities stand out for having relatively few Supercharger stations but with a large number of Supercharger ports.
| City | Supercharger Stations | Superchargers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 14 | 217 |
| Houston, TX | 12 | 174 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 14 | 170 |
| San Jose, CA | 9 | 162 |
| Quartzsite, AZ | 2 | 120 |
| Miami, FL | 9 | 105 |
| Springfield, IL | 8 | 104 |
| Kettleman City, CA | 2 | 95 |
| Austin, TX | 8 | 94 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 3 | 94 |
A Supercharger station in Quartzsite, Arizona, has 84 Supercharger ports -- the most ports at any one Tesla Supercharger station in the country.
By location type
Tesla Supercharger stations by location type
Most Tesla Supercharger stations are found in shopping centers or at gas stations, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Also common are Supercharger stations at grocery stores, malls, and in parking lots.
| Facility Type | Tesla Supercharger Stations | Superchargers |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping center | 333 | 4,237 |
| Gas station | 270 | 2,724 |
| Grocery store | 156 | 1,643 |
| Parking lot | 113 | 1,654 |
| Shopping mall | 110 | 1,536 |
| Convenience store | 90 | 728 |
| Restaurant | 67 | 663 |
| Travel center | 60 | 592 |
| Hotel | 43 | 428 |
| Parking garage | 33 | 467 |
| Other entertainment | 10 | 156 |
| Other | 7 | 84 |
| Rest stop | 7 | 68 |
| Car dealership | 4 | 36 |
| Inn | 4 | 32 |
| Auto repair shop | 1 | 16 |
| Brewery, distillery, or winery | 1 | 8 |
| Convention center | 1 | 12 |
| Library | 1 | 4 |
| Municipal government | 1 | 8 |
| Office building | 1 | 12 |
| Garage | 1 | 8 |
| Standalone station | 1 | 6 |
| Street parking | 1 | 7 |
| Truck stop | 1 | 8 |
| Undefined | 657 | 6,715 |
Tesla Supercharger stations are less common at hotels, inns, and restaurants. Instead, Tesla has populated those facilities with Tesla Destination stations, which is a charging network separate from the Supercharger network.
Tesla Destination stations offer Level 2 EV chargers, which are slower and better suited for charging during an overnight stay or a couple of hours away from your vehicle while dining.
What’s next for Tesla’s Supercharger network?
With more auto companies pledging to go all-electric, they’ll need to figure out how to make chargers available to customers. As a result, automakers are turning to Tesla in hopes of plugging in to the Supercharger network.
Depending on how Tesla grants its automaker competitors access to the Supercharger network, Elon Musk’s EV company may be able to crack open a new source of revenue.
EV charging is a fraction of Tesla’s current revenue, but with EVs making up a growing share of vehicles on the road -- and automakers desperate for convenient charging options to boost the value proposition to potential buyers -- Tesla has an opportunity to become the market leader in EV charging.
FAQs
FAQs
How long does it take to charge a Tesla?
A Tesla Supercharger can provide 200 miles worth of charge in 15 minutes. A Tesla Destination charger adds up to 44 miles of range per hour of charging.
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?
The cost of charging a Tesla depends on the type of charger being used, size of the battery being charged, location of the charger, vehicle efficiency, and cost of electricity.
Tesla’s charging pricing is split into four price tiers based on charging speed, with the fastest chargers being the most expensive.
It’s cheaper to charge a Tesla at home than at a Supercharger, but prices vary across the country.
Is it free to charge a Tesla?
Generally, it is not free to charge a Tesla, although the company sometimes offers free Supercharger use to new customers or at the end of business quarters.
Sources
- Tesla, Inc. (2023). “Form 10-Q.”
- U.S. Department of Energy (2023). “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locations.”
- U.S. Department of Energy (2023). “Electric Vehicle Registrations by State.”
Methodology
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy Electric Vehicle Charging Stations database. Locations in the Tesla Supercharger network are counted as Tesla Supercharger stations. Within those stations, DC Fast chargers with a Tesla connector are counted as Tesla Supercharger ports and are sometimes referred to as Tesla Superchargers in this article.
