Tesla Debuts Its First Supercharger in Vitoria

Tesla opened his own first supercharger in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Until now, the blowers in Alava were the only blowers located in the Arazur Industrial Zone in Ribabellos. Now another station has been added, located next to the restaurant Yundiz.

At the moment, the charging stations are already operational. They are in total 12 charging posts electric, valid for Tesla cars. Tesla chargers are usually located near major road networks, and in this case they are located near the A1 motorway.

Supercharger network designed for short loadsdo not leave the car for a long time. In fact, Tesla charges if the car remains connected after charging is complete. So this is a place to collect for a maximum of 15 minutes. Charging is done with currents 480 volts direct current (DC).

Tesla’s own navigator directs long-distance travel to these superchargers. “Enter your destination on the touchscreen and Trip Planner will automatically guide you there. Superchargers more comfortable on your route. Trip Planner takes into account driving style, altitude, outside temperature, traffic, availability of stands and more to ensure a comfortable ride from door to door.” Tesla claims that a 15-minute charge allows you to travel up to 275 km.

“A Supercharger can provide up to 275 kilometers of range in just 15 minutes. Since there is rarely a need to charge the battery beyond 80 percent, stops are usually short and practical,” Tesla explains on its website.

These superchargers are also available for non-Tesla electric vehicles, as long as they have compatible plugs. Yes, indeed, They work through the Tesla app.what is needed to recharge a car.

Cargo at destination

In addition to the superchargers, Tesla has several so-called charging stations. They are located at the Boulevard Hotel in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Hotel de Arcos in Quijana, and five other hotels and wineries in Rioja Alavesa.

These stations are designed to charge at a slower rate and even to keep chargers plugged in overnight, which is why they are usually found in hotels.

Tesla data

Tesla sold 70 vehicles in Alava in 2023, up significantly from the 16 sold in 2022 or the 14 sold in 2021.

Data for the first six months of 2024 confirms the sale of another 35 Teslas in Alava.

New gas station

Along with the new Tesla power plant, a gas station is also under construction at the site. A gas station that will soon open under a new name. A few months ago, the Jundiz restaurant also changed management.