Tesla has had enough of commercial electric vehicle drivers using its Supercharger Stations as all-purpose stations. The electric automaker has introduced what it calls the Supercharger Fair Use policy that discourages commercial EV drivers from topping up, whether they’re ridesharing or delivering goods.
The company designed Supercharger stations to enable long-range trips and offer a viable charging option for people who can’t usually top up at home or the office. However, drivers using their vehicles for commercial purposes saw these stations as convenient top up areas often leading to overcrowding and abuse.
While Tesla isn’t one to frown on people using their products to make an honest living, it’s definitely a pain that their stations are not being used for their explicit purposes. While the new fair use policy doesn’t other uses for the stations, the company might ask commercial drivers to “modify their behavior” and has warned that it might limit or even block Supercharger access to ensure that chargers are open for personal use.
The policy covers all Superchargers, and any car (new or used) bought from December 15th onward. However, there are a few exceptions to the policy for the sake of “specific local circumstances.”
In addition to prohibiting commercial drivers from using Supercharging Stations, the company also plans to begin charging drivers an additional fee if they leave their cars at the stations after they’ve finished charging. This is in order to…
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