How do I get unlimited Supercharging for life?

Check Your “My Tesla” User Account
Select Manage > View Details to check for the Free Unlimited Supercharging option. Your Supercharging status should be listed as one of the following: Pay-Per-Use, Free Unlimited, and Timebound Supercharging.
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Can you get free Supercharging for life?

To boost sales from 2012 to 2016, Tesla promised buyers of most of its models that they could use its network of Superchargers for free for life. But in late 2016, the company introduced fees for drivers who left their cars at Superchargers after the vehicles had finished charging.
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Can you still get unlimited Supercharging?

The short answer is yes, but not recently. When Tesla EVs truly began ramping up deliveries to customers after the debut of its Model S in 2012, many customers saw added perks like unlimited Supercharging. Over time, Tesla has incorporated similar promotions for specific models or customers who made a referral.
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Is Tesla charging free for life?

When the Tesla Model S launched, the automaker promised free Supercharging for life. The automaker stopped offering free charging as sales picked up and charging sites became congested. Free Supercharging ended for new customers in 2017, but cars sold between 2012 and 2016 were exempt.
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How can I get 1000 miles of free Supercharging?

Earning 1,000 miles of free Supercharging is no longer possible, according to the Tesla website. For several years, when someone bought a Tesla electric vehicle through a referral, both the referred customer and referrer were rewarded with 1,000 miles worth of free fast charging on the Tesla Supercharger network.
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Are there any free Tesla Superchargers?

If you participated in a previous Referral Program through Tesla, you may have free Supercharging miles. You can see available free Supercharging miles and their expiration date in the Tesla app. To check if you have free, unlimited Supercharging: Sign in to your Tesla Account.
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How much does it cost to supercharge 1000 miles?

I think I read somewhere that Tesla values the 1,000 miles of free supercharging at something like $125.
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What year Tesla gets free Supercharging?

SC01: The car has unlimited free supercharging enabled and this is transferable to the next owner via a private sale. This can only occur on cars registered before April 2017 but not all cars will have it. SC04: The car has supercharging enabled but you pay for each charge.
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Is free Supercharging worth it?

Free Supercharging on Tesla's Supercharger Network is one of Tesla's best-known early perks, and transferable Free Unlimited Supercharging is a great selling point when you're ready to put your Tesla on the market (and a really fantastic financial promotion to take advantage of if you are looking to buy).
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Is Tesla charging cheaper than gas?

It's often cheaper than gas. Every Tesla car has a battery that must be charged. That charging can be done at various places for various prices.
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Can I buy a used Tesla and get free Supercharging?

Tesla is also offering Free Supercharging on used 2016+ Model S/Model X vehicles with the disclaimer that “Free Unlimited Supercharging is available to the next buyer of this car but is not transferable to subsequent owners upon sale. Supercharger idle fees may still apply.”
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How often can you supercharge Tesla?

In both cases there are no limitations or restrictions on how often or for what purpose you use the Supercharging network. The Supercharger network is a huge selling point for Tesla and being able to make reasonable road trips in an EV is one of Tesla's big draws.
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Should you charge Tesla everyday?

If the image of the battery displays '50%' and '100%': Tesla recommends that you keep your charge limit to 100%, even for daily use, and that you also regularly charge your vehicle to 100% .
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Is it cheaper to charge Tesla at home or at Supercharger?

In almost all cases, charging your Tesla at home is going to save you the most money, since Superchargers tend to bill at a higher rate per-kWh than your utility does. Depending on the model you have, it will cost between $7.65 to $15.29 to completely charge your Tesla at home.
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Does Supercharging affect battery life?

That said, Tesla has very sophisticated battery management protocols in place when Supercharging a Tesla vehicle so you really can't do anything to hurt the battery by Supercharging. The worst that would happen is that Tesla will throttle back the maximum charging rate to probably where your Model S is at now.
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How much is a red Tesla?

Over the year since Model 3 has been in production, the price of Red Multi-Coat went $1000 to $1500 to $2000 and now to $2500. It's one of several ways Tesla has been increasing the price of the vehicle. More recently, the automaker increased the price of Model 3 Dual Motor AWD again – it's now $6,000.
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How can I get unlimited charge on my Tesla?

The only way to find a new or used Model X with Free Unlimited Supercharging is to buy a pre-2017 Model X from a private seller or Tesla-informed dealership after verifying that the Free Supercharging is transferable.
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Why do Tesla owners tap the charger?

Recently, I've watched some videos in Tiktok about Tesla and I found that many Tesla owners tap the back light of their Tesla 4 to 5 times before charging. Why do they do that? It helps line up the electrons so that they can feed into the car in the most efficient manner possible.
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Can Tesla ban you from charging?

A software bug in a Tesla Supercharger has resulted in a massive bill for one Tesla electric car owner in China. The obvious bug resulted in the Tesla owner being banned from using the EV maker's Superchargers after they were accidentally charged more than $800,000 in fees.
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Where can I get free supercharger miles?

You and anyone using your referral link can each earn 1,000 miles of free Supercharging with the purchase of a new Tesla car. Free Supercharging miles will apply to any vehicles on the same account. Each car referral also gives you a chance to win a Model Y monthly or Roadster supercar quarterly.
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Do Tesla free Supercharging miles expire?

Miles Expiration

* Free Supercharging miles can be used by any vehicles on the same account and will expire 6 months after the miles are added.
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How much does it cost to fully supercharge a Tesla?

The average supercharger cost of $0.25 per KW also applies for Model 3. A full recharge to about 250 miles of range costs approximately $22.00. More typically, a half charge (150 miles of range) would cost about $11.00. Cost varies based on the region of the country and local electricity rates.
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Should you charge Tesla every night?

The short answer to the question is no. In general, you should not charge your electric car every night. It isn't necessary in most cases. The practice of charging an electric vehicle every night can shorten the lifespan of the car's battery pack.
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How much does it cost to replace a Tesla battery?

How much does it cost to replace a Tesla battery? Tesla battery replacement cost varies depending on the labor and parts needed. Typically, the most basic battery replacement in tesla costs between $13,000 and $14,000. For the Model S premium sedan, replacing a Tesla battery costs around $13,000-$20,000.
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