Skip advert
Advertisement

Tesla Supercharger stations to get virtual queues

Arguments over who should charge their car next could be a thing of the past

Tesla Superchargers

One of the bugbears still surrounding EV motoring is charging and specifically waiting times. But Tesla is looking to tackle this issue by piloting ‘virtual queues’ at its Superchargers. 

Set to start in the spring, Tesla hasn’t announced where the virtual queuing system would be tested, just stating ‘selected sites’ at this stage. The American company did confirm it would implement a ‘wider rollout this year if feedback is positive’. 

Details on how the virtual queuing system will work haven’t been announced yet either, although we expect it to be integrated into the Tesla app or in-car system. It should make a note of drivers as they enter the station, which will hopefully avoid any arguments about who’s next in line to charge. The brand has said that less than one per cent of its Supercharger users experience a wait time. 

Advertisement - Article continues below

Supercharger stations have been open to non-Tesla EVs (as long as they have a CCS-type port) for almost three years now, and we’re doubtful if this new scheme will be open to those vehicles. 

Tesla’s founder and CEO, Elon Musk, reportedly fired the entire Tesla Supercharger team last year in a move to deal with competition from rivals. The company’s Supercharger roll out is still planned to expand by 20 per cent year-on-year. Last year there were 60,000 Superchargers globally, with 1,400 of those in the UK.

Are you in the market for a new Tesla? Click here for all the latest new and used Tesla offers from the Auto Express marketplace...

Skip advert
Advertisement
Senior news reporter

A keen petrol-head, Alastair Crooks has a degree in journalism and worked as a car salesman for a variety of manufacturers before joining Auto Express in Spring 2019 as a Content Editor. Now, as our senior news reporter, his daily duties involve tracking down the latest news and writing reviews.

Find a car with the experts

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road
Tesla Model Y - front tracking

Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road

US officials are in touch with Tesla over footage showing erratic driving by the firm’s modified Model Y Robotaxis
News
25 Jun 2025
Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading
Tesla Model 3 - front cornering

Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading

Tesla struggles in new Euro NCAP driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed “inappropriate” by safety body
News
4 Jun 2025
Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’
Tesla logo badge

Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’

US authorities say Tesla’s proposed naming strategy for its autonomous EVs is too generic
News
8 May 2025
Tesla, Trump and tumbling sales: what’s the problem with Elon Musk’s EV brand?
Tesla Model 3 - front cornering

Tesla, Trump and tumbling sales: what’s the problem with Elon Musk’s EV brand?

Revenue from Tesla’s car sales dropped by a fifth in Q1 compared to 2024, with Elon Musk stating he will step back from his US government role under P…
News
1 May 2025

Most Popular

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports
MST Ford Escort - front 3/4

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports

While not officially Fords, the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports should drive as sharply as they look
News
7 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month!
Skoda Octavia vRS - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month!

A three-time Auto Express Family Car of the Year winner, paired with Golf GTI power, is our Deal of the Day for 6 July
News
6 Jul 2025
New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life
Volvo XC60 facelift - front tracking

New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life

This refreshed Swedish SUV focuses on familiar areas of strength to take on BMW and Audi
Road tests
4 Jul 2025