How to Pay for Tesla Supercharging?
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Payment can be made via the credit card bound to your Tesla account or through the official WeChat account. Below are the detailed steps for Tesla charging: 1. Scan the QR code on the parking space lock with your phone. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone to complete the relevant steps. 3. Check the randomly generated password on the Tesla central control screen. 4. After entering the password and confirming the location information, the lock will be released. 5. Unplug the charging cable and insert it into the charging port of your car. Note: For charging stations without a parking space lock, simply unplug the charging cable and insert it into the car's charging port to start charging.
I remember when I drove my Tesla Model 3 on a long-distance trip last year and used a Supercharger station for the first time, it automatically started billing as soon as I plugged in the charger. Now, new cars are linked to credit card payments through the vehicle's account system, so there's no need to operate a phone or swipe a card during charging. When unplugging, the central control screen displays the deducted amount. Owners of older models, however, need to use the physical card provided by Tesla to swipe and activate the charging station. The cost is calculated in real-time based on the amount of electricity charged, with prices fluctuating in different cities and time periods. I received a notification on my phone showing that at a station in Suzhou, the price was 1.8 yuan per kWh during peak hours, dropping to 0.9 yuan at night. The most practical feature is enabling the trip planning in the app, where the system displays the prices of Supercharger stations along the route in advance and allows setting up automatic prepayment for charging.
