Tesla’s enormous Supercharger Network just recorded a remarkable uptime record of 99.97% globally in 2023, demonstrating the advantage of its electric vehicles in enjoying seamless long trips.
High uptime makes long-distance EV travel more seamless than ever
According to Tesla’s 2023 Impact Report, the Supercharger Network delivered almost perfect performance last year.
The report outlined that Tesla’s Supercharger Network recorded an average uptime of 99.90% in 2019. However, it slightly dropped to 99.74% in the following year.
In 2021, the average uptime rate increased to 99.96%. It slightly declined again in the subsequent year by only .01 to 99.95%.
In Tesla’s latest report, it boasts a record-setting average uptime of 99.97% in 2023.
“Our Supercharger network is the largest fast-charging network in the world. The global network had 99.97% uptime and was 100% renewable in 2023, achieved through a combination of onsite resources and annual renewable matching.”
Tesla indicated in the report
The notable average uptime rate of 99.97% in 2023 means that Tesla’s Supercharger stations were operational almost all the time, significantly reducing anxiety among owners in finding a non-functional station during a long-distance trip.
With this level of reliability, Tesla owners can plan their journeys with more confidence as they have access to fast charging almost anywhere they go. All that said, it makes long-distance travel smoother and more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.
Tesla’s targets 100% average uptime
Tesla Chief Elon Musk noted that the company does not necessarily prioritize the expansion of the Supercharger Network today.
Instead, it plans to focus on increasing the network’s average uptime rate to 100% across its already existing stations.
The Supercharger Network has been one of the biggest winning cards of the American electric vehicle giant in the market. However, it may soon change due to the expansion of the network’s access to other players through NACS.
As of today, Ford and Rivian EVs can use over 15,000 NACS-compatible Superchargers in the region. Other OEMs, including GM, Volvo, and Polestar, are expected to follow suit in Spring 2024.
Supercharger Network expansion plans
Despite CEO Musk’s decision to lay off the Supercharger team and its head, he assured its owners and future customers that the network would still expand. However, its expansion will be slower now than initially planned.
In an X post earlier this month, CEO Musk reiterated plans to invest more than $500 million in 2024 to grow its Supercharger Network.
Tesla Supercharger Network achieved its highest average uptime record in 2023. This considered, it is indeed interesting to see how Tesla could maintain or improve this rate this year, considering the recent changes that involved the dismissal of the entire Supercharger team.
