Tesla has installed over 500 free charging posts in a parking lot at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, making them available to the public, the company announced on X. These chargers are open to employees, visitors, and guests alike.
The announcement was made by the company’s manufacturing account on Friday morning, accompanied by an image showing Tesla and other electric vehicles (EVs) using the chargers, which appear to be Tesla’s Gen 3 Wall Connectors.
We built over 500 chargers in our carpark at Giga Berlin for employees, visitors and guests. All chargers are public and free to use!
Any location out there offering more? pic.twitter.com/jRWttearYr— Tesla Manufacturing (@gigafactories) February 23, 2024
Tesla’s Gen 3 Wall Connectors are compatible with all EVs featuring the Type 2 DC charging port. They can deliver up to 71 km (~44 miles) of range per hour, with a charging power of up to 22 kW in three-phase networks. Additionally, the connectors come equipped with a 7.3-meter (~24-foot) cable, ensuring easy access to charging ports located at various spots on a vehicle.
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The Gigafactory, situated in GrĂŒnheide, Brandenburg, just outside Berlin, also boasts a V4 Supercharger station, which Tesla activated in November. The company has been focusing on enhancing facilities for both its employees and the public, including the introduction of a train service to and from neighboring communities and the opening of a new lobby last November.
However, Tesla faced opposition from the GrĂŒnheide community last week when residents voted against the expansion of the automotive factory. The proposed expansion, which aimed to increase the plant’s size by 170 hectares, was met with resistance due to concerns about the environmental impact of the necessary deforestation, which would have affected about 100 hectares.
