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Tesla mobile charger now available for purchase with vehicle orders

Teslarati

Recently, Tesla updated its order page, allowing customers to purchase chargers while ordering their custom vehicles. According to Tesla’s description, the Wall Connector needs to be installed, but installation is not included. Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases.

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Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases

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Tesla has decided to backtrack on its decision to charge an extra $400 for a mobile charging connector for new vehicle purchases, with CEO Elon Musk noting that the item’s price would be halved due to the community’s feedback. Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful. Musk’s statement was an understatement.

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GM launches Dealer Community Charging Program; > 40,000 charging stations and new smart EV supply equipment

Green Car Congress

General Motors announced a new community charging program to install up to 40,000 Level 2 EV chargers across the US and Canada. These charging stations will be available to all EV customers, not just those who purchase a GM EV. Today, nearly 90% of the US population lives within 10 miles of a GM dealership.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners. However, the upfront costs associated with purchasing an EV and installing charging infrastructure can be a barrier for many individuals and businesses.

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Tesla orders after April 17 will not include Mobile Charging Connector

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“Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful. Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases. Recommend installing Tesla wall connector well before car arrives. Tesla has used statistics to justify the removal of parts in the past. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 17, 2022.

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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Setec Powerr

By 2020, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and other European countries have launched automotive industry demand stimulation measures to provide subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles, which has given a strong impetus to the growth of electric vehicles sales.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

Blink Charging

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. How many EV chargers are currently installed in the United States? In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2%