Tesla has finally addressed the long-standing request to create a queue system at its Supercharger stations, a feature that was announced following a recent incident among Tesla owners. So, how is Tesla solving this issue? Here are the details…

Tesla Begins Testing Queue System at Supercharger Stations

Tesla has decided to test a virtual queue system after years of requests to establish a queue at Supercharger stations. This step follows a recent disruption among Tesla owners.

Tesla mentions that when Supercharger stations are typically full, drivers trying to charge often attempt to physically line up, which can lead to problems such as limited parking spaces and confusion.

This issue, affecting about 1% of Tesla owners, has occasionally led to disputes. After Elon Musk dismissed the charging team last year, Tesla’s Supercharger network expansion was slower than expected. The company’s goal is to create a virtual queue via the Tesla app and in-vehicle system, so drivers can join the line when they arrive at a station.

Tesla plans to pilot the virtual queue system at some locations in the second quarter of the year and aims to gather positive feedback to expand it further. Additionally, the company stated it would continue to grow the Supercharger network by 20% annually. With this system, Tesla intends to improve the experience not only for Tesla owners but also for other electric vehicle owners using the network. However, it’s still unclear how the system will work and whether it will be compatible with non-Tesla vehicles.

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