Tesla has enabled free Supercharging at selected locations across Mississippi and Tennessee, turning its fast-charging network into an emergency support system as communities continue to recover from a late January winter storm that knocked out power to large parts of the region.
As of Feb. 3, 2026, Tesla said all Superchargers in both states were back online, with free charging activated at key sites to assist drivers still unable to charge reliably at home.
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The ice storm brought freezing rain that downed power lines and left hundreds of thousands without electricity. More than a week later, tens of thousands of customers—particularly in northern Mississippi and parts of Tennessee—remain without power, according to local utility updates.
In Mississippi, Tesla has enabled free Supercharging in Grenada, Tupelo, Corinth, Southaven and Horn Lake. In Tennessee, the company has activated free charging at three locations in Memphis, including sites on South Highland Street and North Germantown Parkway, in addition to the city’s primary Supercharger station.
Tesla’s charging team said the locations were selected to maximise coverage along major travel corridors and population centres, ensuring access to fast charging for residents and travellers while grid restoration work continues.
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For many electric vehicle owners, home charging is the primary source of energy, making prolonged outages particularly disruptive. By temporarily waiving Supercharging fees, Tesla is helping drivers maintain mobility for commuting, medical appointments and essential travel during the recovery period.
The move also highlights the resilience of Tesla’s vertically integrated charging network. Supercharger sites are often prioritised for restoration after extreme weather events and, in some cases, can remain operational even when surrounding neighbourhoods are still without electricity.
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Tesla has used a similar approach during previous hurricanes, wildfires and cold-weather emergencies, enabling free Supercharging to support affected communities. The company has not said how long the current measure will remain in place, though past efforts have typically continued until most local power service was restored.
