Road Trips Are Easier Than You Think
Tesla’s Supercharger network and built-in trip planner make it straightforward.
Let the Car Plan
Enter your destination. The car automatically routes through Superchargers, calculates charge times, preconditions your battery, and adjusts for speed/elevation/weather.
How Supercharging Works
- Pull in and plug in — no apps, no cards. It recognizes your car.
- Charging starts immediately, bills to your Tesla account.
- Unplug when you hit your target.
The Speed Curve
Fastest between 10–50%. Slows above 80%. Practical rule:
- Arrive at 10–20%
- Charge to 60–80% (not 100%)
- More short stops beats fewer long stops
Typical Times (V3 Supercharger)
- Model 3 LR: 10%→80% in ~25 min
- Model Y LR: ~27 min
- Cybertruck: ~35 min
Pro Tips
- Use abetterrouteplanner.com (ABRP) for detailed planning
- Know the next Supercharger beyond your planned stop
- 65 mph vs 80 mph = 20% more range
- Winter: budget 25–35% less range
- Start early on holiday weekends to avoid busy stations
Etiquette
- Move your car when done — idle fees apply ($1/min at busy stations)
- Don’t charge to 100% at busy locations
- Use unpaired stalls for full speed
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