Tesla offers free Supercharging to encourage off-peak charging during travels for holidays

Tesla is offering free Supercharging during off-peak hours at select locations during the 4th of July weekend to help with traffic during busy travel days.

As we previously reported, Tesla has been having a hard time keeping up its charging infrastructure growth with its fleet growth over the last few years.

Its deliveries are growing at a roughly 50% annual rate while its Supercharger is closer to a 30% annual growth rate.

It is causing some stress on Tesla owners who are experiencing wait times to access a Sueprchager stall at some busy stations, especially during popular travel times like holidays.

Over the last few years, Tesla has been implementing a solution to try to help by offering free or discounted charging during off-peak hours during high travel times.

The automaker is bringing back the strategy for the fourth of July weekend this year.

Tesla wrote on its website:

Avoid the rush this Fourth of July holiday and charge for free during off-peak hours at Superchargers along select travel routes in the United States.

It is valid from today until Monday, but interestingly, Tesla decided to only apply it to only a few stations in five states in the US:

Arizona, California and Nevada

Times

Before 9 AM and after 6 PM

Locations

• Kingman, AZ
• Kingman, AZ – West Andy Devine
• Baker, CA
• Bakersfield, CA – Copus Road (Limited Amenities)
• Bakersfield, CA – I-5
• Barstow, CA
• Barstow, CA – East Main Street
• Barstow, CA – Tanger Way
• Beaumont, CA
• Buttonwillow, CA
• Cabazon, CA
• Cabazon, CA – Morongo Trail
• Hesperia, CA
• Indio, CA
• Needles, CA
• Palm Springs, CA
• Rancho Mirage, CA
• Tejon Ranch, CA
• Tejon Ranch, CA – Outlets at Tejon Pkwy
• Yermo, CA
• Primm, NV

Oklahoma and Texas

Times

Before 11 AM and after 8 PM

Locations

• Ardmore, OK
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Columbus, TX
• Denton, TX
• Flatonia, TX
• Katy, TX

Presumably, Tesla expects those stations to be the busiest this weekend ,and the incentives should help lower traffic during the day.

Supercharger costs at those locations can go up to $0.58 per kWh; therefore, free Supercharging can easily save between $20 and $100 depending on the length of a road trip.