The arrival of the much anticipated Tesla Model 3 is getting closer and to prepare for what will likely become its best-selling model Tesla has announced plans to dramatically increase its Supercharger network. “It is extremely important to us and our mission that charging is convenient, abundant, and reliable for all owners, current and future.”

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This year Tesla is going to double its Supercharger network by expanding existing sites so drivers never wait to charge and increasing its charging locations within city centers. Tesla has built over 5,400 Superchargers for more than 200,000 Tesla owners around the world.

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Tesla started 2017 with over 5,000 Superchargers globally and by the end of this year, it will double that number to total more than 10,000 Superchargers around the world.

Source: Tesla