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Tesla is changing up some Supercharger pricing, and BYD is changing the charging world

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  • Every new order of the Model 3 Premium and Performance will come with one year of free Supercharging
  • Tesla is converting some sites to be priced based on real time conditions
  • ​@OutofSpecReviews went to China to find out how BYD's Flash Charging is changing the electric ecosystem

Let's dive in.

Top Charging News

​Tesla Adds Free Supercharging Incentive for Model 3 Buyers in the US​

Tesla is offering one year of free Supercharging on new Model 3 Premium and Performance orders in America.

Customers taking advantage of this latest incentive can plug in at any of the thousands of charging stations across the US. Globally, the company maintains over 80,000 stalls.

The Model 3 Premium (RWD) starts at $42,490 on Tesla’s US website, while the AWD version costs $47,490. The Performance model starts at almost $55,000. Also, if you use our referral link, you will get 3 months of free FSD as well.

​Dynamic Pricing at Tesla Superchargers Based on Real Time Load. Cool or Not?​

​Out of Spec Went to China to Test BYD's Flash Charging Claims — Here's What They Found​

Kyle from @OutofSpecReviews went to China to check BYD's groundbreaking Flash Charging technology. He spoke with Diego Pareschi, who is responsible for the rollout of Flash Chargers, and tested over 1MW of charging power on a Denza Z9 GT.

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