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Tesla unveils a new Supercharger station in the heart of Vancouver [City], British Columbia
New Tesla Supercharger Station Opens in Downtown Vancouver
A new Tesla Supercharger station has been unveiled in downtown Vancouver, located at 535 Smithe Street. The charging facility, which boasts a high user rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 11 reviews, promises fast and efficient charging for electric vehicles[1].
The exact cost to charge non-Tesla electric vehicles at this Supercharger is not explicitly stated in the available information. However, it's likely that the cost can be found through Tesla's official app or website during charging, as rates can vary by location and are sometimes set dynamically.
For Tesla drivers, charging rates at the Smithe Street Supercharger range from $0.23 to $0.29 per kWh. On the other hand, non-Tesla EV owners, using NACS adapters, will pay slightly more, between $0.30 and $0.38 per kWh at the Smithe Street Supercharger.
The Supercharger station is conveniently located inside a parking garage, spanning two levels (Level 2 and Level 3). Photos shared by a reader, @alexanderBC83, reveal the exact location within the parking garage. It's worth noting that there is no requirement to pay to enter the parking garage, suggesting that staying with your car while it is charging may avoid additional costs.
Interestingly, the referral link provided as a benefit for those who found Tesla-related content helpful does not provide three months of Full Self-Driving (FSD) for new Tesla buyers, as was the case with another Supercharger station.
The Smithe Street Supercharger station adds to Tesla's growing downtown Vancouver charging network, which includes a V3 site in Pacific Center and a V2 site on Burrard St. It's important to note that all Supercharger sites in downtown Vancouver's core are located in pay parking garages.
Construction on the Supercharger station started after its initial reveal and was completed on Thursday. The Supercharger station was first revealed in an update to Tesla's Supercharger map in November 2024. Despite being located inside a parking garage, the new Supercharger station may have gone unnoticed during construction.
It's also worth mentioning that, at the new Smithe Street location, gas-powered vehicles are currently blocking all 12 Supercharger stalls. This issue is likely to be resolved soon to ensure smooth operation of the facility.
[1] Tesla Supercharger station review and ratings: 535 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Retrieved from [link to the review source].
This new Tesla Supercharger station, located at 535 Smithe Street in downtown Vancouver, offers fast and efficient charging for electric vehicles, providing a convenient option for electric-vehicle owners to incorporate charging into their lifestyle. Interestingly, the Supercharger's charging rates for non-Tesla electric vehicles are slightly higher than for Tesla drivers, making electric cars with NACS adapters a bit more expensive to charge.
