Tesla has reached agreement with the New Jersey Turnpike
Authority to install Superchargers at two rest areas on the turnpike, on Tesla’s
nickel (story here). This is a big step forward
for those of us trying to encourage the building of fast chargers on major
highways, especially in the densely populated Northeast. Most EV travel is local, and owners can
charge up at home overnight or at work during the day. But when you need to take an EV any
distance, you need to recharge.
Conveniently spaced “fast” chargers (as in half an hour, not several
hours) can make these longer distance trips doable.
Of course Tesla uses one of three incompatible fast charging systems (head slap), but will make some of their infrastructure available to the other systems. Tesla is the only group so far really committed to intercity travel.
Of course Tesla uses one of three incompatible fast charging systems (head slap), but will make some of their infrastructure available to the other systems. Tesla is the only group so far really committed to intercity travel.
New Jersey, as a “corridor” state, really needs to be in the
game, and the Turnpike is a key link in the whole Northeast Megalopolis
transportation system. Last year
saw the first (Nissan and Japanese EV friendly) fast charger to be installed in
New Jersey (my posting here). Let’s
hope there are more to come!
BTW, why the long time in approving Tesla’s no-cost
deal? You would have to appreciate
byzantine New Jersey politics to understand.
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