“With 35,000+ Superchargers, Tesla owns and operates the largest global, fast charging network in the world. Located on major routes near convenient amenities, Superchargers keep you charged when you’re away from home. Simply plug in, charge and go.” – Tesla, Inc.
Superchargers.info is the best way to stay on top of everything you need to know about Tesla Supercharging stations. Analyze the global map to discover charging sites that are open, under construction, under permit, or closed. Users are also able to identify detailed information about each site, including a discussion page about that location, the station’s individual webpage, location on Google Maps, and much more.
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Let’s dig into the data to visualize how Tesla determines their supercharger locations. What are the key factors to consider?
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The first thing we need to do is get our hands on the data. We can visualize the data table and all associated attributes on the Supercharge Data page. Upon searching the data forum, users should be able to find a JSON version of the data.
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The data that we see above is in a JSON format, but we can simply copy and paste everything in a JSON to CSV converter to get our desired CSV table. Once converted, CSV tables can be dragged and dropped directly onto an ArcGIS Online map.
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Once your JSON data has been converted to a CSV table, it’s time to add that information to a new map in ArcGIS Online. Once the table has been added to the map, users are prompted to set the coordinates based on attributes within the table. Simply matching the latitude and longitude fields in this instance, will drop a pin on the location of each Tesla Supercharger on the map.
The attribute table for this data set comes with a status for each supercharger: OPEN, CONSTRUCTION, PERMIT, CLOSED_PERM, or CLOSED_TEMP. Let’s symbolize each supercharger based on its status rather than mere location, for a clearer view of what’s ready for use, and where future superchargers are being constructed.
The spread of superchargers throughout the United States isn’t random. Each charging station location is the result of a site selection process to determine the most ideal locations. Charging stations should be placed in locations that provide the best experience for Tesla owners. Logically, superchargers are built along popular driving routes, such as major highways and interstates throughout the United States.
After adding data for major US highways, it’s easy to see how well superchargers match the paths of major US highways. This makes complete sense, as these are the main routes for ground transportation throughout the states. Therefore, creating a set network of superchargers all along these routes will provide adequate support for all Tesla charging needs, no matter where you’re headed.
Let’s dig into the data to see just how many superchargers follow this pattern of close proximity to a major highway. First, we’ll need to create a buffer surrounding each US highway.
With our highway buffer in place, we can now select features by location to identify all the superchargers that fall within the new highway buffer. As shown in the table of selected features, 765 of the 837 supercharger locations fall within the highway buffer, roughly 92% of all superchargers in the United States.
Removing the superchargers that fall within the highway buffers, we can see all remaining supercharger locations. These charging spots represent some of Tesla’s destination superchargers, meant for users to stay for several hours or overnight. Many of these superchargers are located at hotels, restaurants and shopping centers.
Tesla sells electric cars with driving ranges up to 370 miles on a single charge. And that’s certainly enough to get you from point A to point B. The map below depicts a radius surrounding each Tesla supercharger location, which represents a driving range of 350 miles. It’s clear to see how many superchargers can be reached from any given point in the United States. And with more and more superchargers on the way, Tesla’s charging network will only get better.
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There are hundreds of existing superchargers throughout the United States already, and many more planned or currently under construction. The most important factor for each supercharger? Location.
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