Tesla increases UK charging network

Electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced it is to expand its charging station network throughout the UK and Europe. The move mirrors current expansion plans happening in the US. It will see chargers for Tesla electric vehicles installed in a number of hotels, restaurants and shopping centres.

The move addresses concerns that charging infrastructure is not be able to cope with the expected rise in electric vehicles over the next five years. While owners can charge vehicles at home, range anxiety remains an issue to larger vehicle uptake. It’s become an increasingly pressing issue that Tesla has felt the need to address with direct action.

Tesla claim it’s ‘Destination Chargers’ can add 58miles to a vehicles range per hour of charge, which it also says is better than public charging points. The work will start in the coming months with updates on locations available on Tesla’s website, under its Destination Charging map.