Tesla lately introduced that it could be giving a prize to drivers who’re in a position to go to probably the most variety of Supercharger websites over the subsequent two months. The winners of the competition are anticipated to be introduced on the finish of March 2024.
The brand new Supercharger Community contest was introduced by the electrical car maker by its official Tesla Charging account on X, the social media platform previously referred to as Twitter. As per Tesla, the competition could be all about which driver is ready to go to probably the most variety of Supercharger websites over the competition interval. Thus, repeat visits on the identical Supercharger wouldn’t rely.
Compete to win a charging prize by visiting probably the most Supercharging websites over the subsequent two months. Repeats don’t rely!
Winners will probably be introduced on March thirty first. pic.twitter.com/EVy6FEPXKY
— Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) February 13, 2024
When requested concerning the prize for the winners of the Supercharger contest, Tesla Charging famous that it could be an “Easter Egg.” This will counsel that the competition’s prize could possibly be one thing software-related that’s downloaded into the winner’s car, or it could possibly be some goodies which are just like Tesla China’s particular merch giveaways.
The Supercharger contest was acquired typically positively by Tesla house owners, although some lamented that the promotion was fairly unfair contemplating the focus of Superchargers in locations like California. Thus, it could be fairly not possible for a Tesla proprietor in Europe to compete with house owners in america, the place Superchargers are extra prevalent.
We hit 33 States, 13k miles, and 156 Superchargers in August/September. I want we may do it once more! pic.twitter.com/o9DS3SCxe2
— Robert Warren (@ROBERTWARRENNB) February 13, 2024
That being stated, Tesla did notice in its announcement on X that “winners” could be introduced on March 31, 2024. Contemplating that the electrical car maker appears to be referencing a number of winners to the competition, some EV advocates have speculated that winners is likely to be chosen per area. Such a system could be fairer, as it could take away the inherent benefits from Tesla house owners who’re merely lucky sufficient to reside in an space that’s already saturated with Superchargers.
What is especially fascinating is the truth that EV house owners have really been monitoring Supercharger visits for years by supercharging.life, a platform that enables drivers to test in after they cost their autos at Tesla Superchargers. As could be seen on the location’s leaderboard, the best variety of Supercharger check-ins is at the moment listed at 3,077. The Tesla driver, who goes by the username Bighorn, has check-ins from Europe and North America, with the earliest being from approach again in 2014.
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