{"id":18165,"date":"2023-11-01T08:25:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T01:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blink-drive.com\/?p=18165"},"modified":"2023-11-01T22:55:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T15:55:09","slug":"you-cant-make-a-road-trip-with-tesla-supercharger-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blink-drive.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/01\/you-cant-make-a-road-trip-with-tesla-supercharger-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can\u2019t Make a Road Trip with Tesla Supercharger in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Core Value of Tesla Supercharger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has always emphasized the importance of the Supercharger network in providing unparalleled convenience for Tesla owners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The goal of the Supercharger network is to enable freedom of travel for Tesla owners <\/strong>at a fraction of the cost of gasoline. Since charging above 80 percent is rarely necessary, stops are typically short and convenient<\/strong>.”<\/p>\nElon Musk<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This vision has been a driving force behind the rapid expansion of Supercharger stations worldwide, aiming to make electric vehicle travel as convenient as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reality in Thailand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The reality of the Supercharger network in Thailand is a stark contrast to Musk\u2019s vision. With only 10 Superchargers available in the country as of 2023, and a whopping 70% of them located in Bangkok, the network is far from facilitating seamless road trips across the nation. The lack of Superchargers near highways makes them hard to access, especially for long-distance travelers looking to drive from the North to the South of Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adding to the inconvenience, all Superchargers in Thailand are located inside department stores, specifically within the Central Group malls. This means that Tesla owners are required to obtain a parking ticket to access the charging stations, and if their stay exceeds one hour, they are subjected to parking fees. The Superchargers, often located on the upper floors of the parking lots, are not only hard to reach due to internal mall traffic but also contribute to longer waiting times when exiting the mall, especially during peak hours.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For instance, at Central Lardpao, the journey from the mall entrance to the Supercharger on the 6th floor can take up to 8 minutes(busy hours), and the return trip can take up to 20 minutes, not accounting for the additional time spent charging the vehicle. This situation is far from the \u201cshort and convenient\u201d stops envisioned by Musk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monopoly on Tesla Supercharger in Thailand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The current state of the Supercharger network in Thailand has raised questions about a potential monopoly, as all 10 stations are located inside Central Group malls. This has led to concerns about whether the Central Group holds an unfair advantage in deciding the locations of Superchargers in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The situation at Central Pattaya is a prime example of the challenges posed by the current arrangement of Tesla Superchargers in Thailand. The Supercharger station is situated on the 12th floor of the parking lot, a location that is not only far removed from major highways but also deeply embedded within the internal traffic of the mall. A Tesla owner recounted his experience, describing a journey of approximately 4-5 minutes just to reach the Supercharger. Once there, he spent around 30 minutes charging his car. However, the real challenge arose when it was time to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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