Tesla revised its Supercharger prices during the first week of December 2024. This update brings a mix of price increases and decreases across the state, with some stations experiencing no changes. In this post, I’ll detail the key changes, explore the factors influencing these adjustments, and provide an interactive table to help you understand the updated pricing at your preferred Maryland Supercharging locations.
Understanding Tesla’s Supercharging Pricing
Tesla’s Supercharging pricing model has traditionally been straightforward, offering a single rate that varies by location. However, this approach has evolved with the introduction of variable pricing, which adjusts rates based on the time of day. This could be to achieve two goals: optimizing grid demand by encouraging off-peak charging and improving station utilization by shifting usage to less busy periods, thereby reducing congestion at popular locations. Under the variable pricing structure, the day is divided into as many as four distinct periods, each with its own price per kWh. These rates act to spread utilization throughout the day which helps to ease crowding and aligns with Tesla’s broader strategy to enhance the Supercharging experience.
According to Tesla’s Director of Charging for North America, Max de Zegher, the company aims to keep prices low to accelerate EV adoption by passing on cost efficiencies to customers, while also ensuring financial sustainability to invest in the network and provide reliable long-distance travel options for EV drivers.
Supercharger Price Shifts in Maryland
There are currently 60 Tesla Supercharger locations open in Maryland. While four sites retained their existing all-day or peak-time rates, 17 locations saw increases in their peak and all-day rates, ranging from $0.02 to $0.09 per kWh. Conversely, 39 stations had reductions in these rates, with decreases from $0.01 to $0.15 per kWh.
Off-peak pricing generally dropped across the state, offering cost-saving opportunities for drivers. For instance, at the Bethesda, MD – Elm Street Supercharger, the peak rate (9:00 am to 10:00 pm) increased from $0.28 to $0.34 per kWh, while the late night, early morning off-peak rate (10:00 pm to 9:00 am) decreased from $0.26 to $0.21 per kWh. These changes highlight the benefits of charging during off-peak hours, particularly at locations with significant rate disparities.
Explore Maryland Supercharger Prices with the Interactive Table
For an overview of the December, 2024 price changes at all Maryland Supercharger locations, see the interactive table below. For a more detailed breakdown of the price increases and decreases, see this Google Sheet. These charts will help you to plan and adapt to Tesla’s evolving pricing at local Superchargers that you may frequent.
Source: Tesla mobile app. Confirm actual current prices on the Tesla app or in-car navigation screen.
As Tesla continues to fine-tune its pricing strategy, drivers can check the latest price and adjust their charging habits to maximize savings. The recent updates demonstrate Tesla’s commitment to balancing cost-effectiveness for drivers with electricity and operational expenses for the company.
Whether you’re a Tesla driver or simply interested in the ever-evolving EV charging landscape, these price changes reflect the dynamic nature of the industry. Staying informed ensures you’re charging smarter and taking advantage of available cost savings.
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