Current: Tesla cuts prices on German Superchargers across the board, charging starting at 20 cents/kWh
Image: teslamag.de (Opening of Supercharger station in Peine)
Gas and diesel are becoming increasingly expensive, and by the end of the year observers expect electricity prices to rise significantly as well. At Tesla, however, things are moving in a more positive direction just before the start of autumn: On Thursday night, prices at many German Supercharger stations dropped considerably in some cases. At at least one of these Tesla locations, electricity can now be purchased for 20 cents per kilowatt hour — even for electric vehicles from other brands.
Charging at Tesla for 20 Cents/kWh
Unlike most other charging service providers, Tesla’s Supercharger rates in Europe are far from uniform. Instead, prices depend on the specific location and can vary significantly even within the same country. Additionally, many Tesla stations offer different rates based on the time of day, with cheaper electricity available outside peak hours, though these periods can also vary from location to location.
A fixed price for charging at a Supercharger in Germany, for example, cannot be specified — but all the information needed to optimize costs can be found in the Tesla navigation system, the app, or a location map on the web. As reported on social media starting early Friday, prices for both peak and off-peak hours at many Tesla charging stations in Germany have dropped, sometimes by 10 cents per kilowatt hour or more.
The cheapest Supercharger in Germany is now located in Magdeburg: At the already affordable Rothensee location on the A2, charging now costs 20 cents per kilowatt hour, 2 cents less than before. This low price applies during off-peak hours for Magdeburg-Rothensee, which are from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.; outside these hours, electricity costs Tesla drivers 36 cents per kilowatt hour there. However, it seems Tesla has narrowed the time window for cheaper charging at some locations.
Superchargers for all electric vehicles
Owners of other electric vehicles can also benefit from lower prices: Starting at the end of 2021, more and more Tesla Superchargers in Europe were opened to non-Tesla brands, and now there are few stations that remain reserved for the brand itself. With a non-Tesla electric vehicle, you typically have to pay a 25 percent surcharge at Tesla (with varying amounts depending on the location). However, those who sign up for a monthly subscription costing 11.99 euros can use Superchargers at the same prices as Tesla drivers.