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What is Tesla Model 3's free charging policy?

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OscarRose

09/06/25 4:40am

Tesla Superchargers were previously free to use, but in the last two years, the company has transitioned to a paid model to fund the development of its charging network. The updated Supercharger billing policy now includes additional electricity costs beyond just battery charging. Here are the extended details: Specific billing policy: Owners are now required to pay not only for the electricity used to charge the battery but also for the power consumed by battery heaters, HVAC systems, and air conditioning systems, which has significantly increased Tesla's charging costs. Regarding this billing policy update, Tesla believes the new method accurately reflects the actual value and electricity costs of Tesla, contributing to the improvement and development of the Supercharger network.

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Marc

09/18/25 4:33am

I just bought a Tesla Model 3, and now there's basically no free Supercharging benefits. Previous owners could enjoy lifetime free charging, but now new cars are all pay-per-use at Supercharger stations, with fees calculated per kilowatt-hour and displayed in real-time on the mobile app. However, some shopping malls in certain cities occasionally offer free charging at their partnered slow charging stations, or using a referral code from an existing owner when ordering a car can give you three months of free Supercharging credits. The most reliable free method is to install a home charging station, where off-peak electricity rates are just 0.3 yuan per kilowatt-hour, making a full charge cost only about ten yuan. On weekends, when shopping at malls, you can take advantage of free charging spots while having a meal—two hours can give you about 100 kilometers of range for free, which is much more convenient than specifically seeking out Supercharger stations.

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