Tesla offers 15,000 free charging miles for British electric vehicle drivers after major price cuts
Drivers could benefit from 15,000 free charging miles
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Drivers looking to get their hands on an electric car have been handed a major lifeline by Tesla with free charging.
As brands look to increase sales of electric vehicles, major manufacturers are boosting incentives for motorists, with Tesla being no exception.
When purchasing a new Tesla electric vehicle, drivers will benefit from 15,000 miles of free Supercharging to help them make their way around.
The free charging offer is only valid while stocks of eligible vehicles last, with motorists urged to make use of the offer as soon as possible.
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There are more than 1,500 chargers around the UK
GETTYRegardless of the stocks, Tesla has set a limit on the deal, with drivers needing to order and take delivery of the vehicle before June 30, 2024.
Tesla called on drivers to explore its stock of immediately available vehicles, including the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, which retails from £399 per month.
Tesla stated: "With Superchargers placed on convenient routes across the country and Europe, you can go anywhere with Tesla.
"Just enter a destination and Trip Planner will automatically route you to charging options along the way."
According to data from Zapmap, there are more than 62,500 charging devices across the UK with almost 33,000 different locations.
More than 1,300 new EV charging devices were added to the Zapmap database in May alone, with 325 of these being rapid or ultra-rapid chargers.
Tesla's Supercharger network is the the second largest rapid charging provider in the UK with more than 1,500 chargers, falling just 88 behind InstaVolt.
Globally, Tesla operates more than 50,000 chargers, allowing drivers to recharge up to 172 miles in as little as 15 minutes, with the brand highlighting how charging works out cheaper than refuelling with petrol.
When paired with battery preconditioning, Tesla Superchargers allow vehicles to charge 25 per cent faster, with a maximum charging rate of 250kW.
Earlier this year, Tesla said it was slashing the monthly membership fee of its charging structure, cutting it from £10.99 to £8.99 a month.
It also launched a new annual membership option for £90, allowing drivers to benefit from a 16 per cent discount compared to a monthly membership.
It said that the changes would allow motorists to benefit from a “seamless and fully integrated Supercharging experience at lower member rates than non-membership prices, while all EV owners will have more affordable options to choose from”.
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PAThe Elon Musk-led brand also announced that drivers of other electric vehicles would be able to benefit from its Supercharger network.
Supercharging without a membership will remain available at stations accessible to all motorists, while Tesla said it would continue to monitor and update rates.