Tesla has opened its first Supercharger station in the United States that is owned by a third party, marking a change in the company’s approach to expanding its nationwide charging network. The new installation, located at a Suncoast Charging facility in Land O’Lakes, Florida, features eight fast-charging stalls and is now available for public use.
Unlike Tesla’s traditional model—where the company builds, owns, and operates nearly all Supercharger locations—the Florida station is owned by the site operator but fully managed by Tesla. The company confirmed the launch through its official charging account on X.
The new site follows Tesla’s “Supercharger for Business” program, which lets property owners purchase the hardware and cover installation costs, while Tesla handles operations, maintenance, and billing. For drivers, the station appears and functions just like Tesla-owned locations, maintaining a consistent charging experience for both Tesla and non-Tesla EV owners using the North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Tesla has previously sold its Supercharger hardware to other networks, including BP Pulse in 2023, but those sites were not operated by Tesla. The new model reflects the company’s effort to expand its charging footprint more quickly while reducing the financial burden on its own balance sheet.
As more automakers transition to NACS and gain access to Tesla’s charging network, the company is evolving from a closed charging ecosystem into a broader provider of energy and charging services. Allowing third parties to invest in new stations could help Tesla increase the number of available charging stalls at a faster pace, supporting the growing number of electric vehicles on U.S. roads.