Owners of Tesla cars can now easily charge up their vehicle in just minutes. Tesla Philippines opened its first Supercharging station in the Philippines at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City with 4 Superchargers. The superchargers are located at the B2 Car Park, Uptown Mall, Uptown Bonifacio.
Operating at peak efficiency of 250-kW, Supercharging can charge up a Tesla with 120-km of range in just 5 minutes — enough for three round trips between the Tesla Experience Centre at Uptown Parade and Quezon City. Supercharging will be available on a pay-per-use basis, offering Tesla owners an exceptional charging experience with just P19 per kw (separate from parking fee). That totals to approx. P1,140 to fully charge a Model 3 rear-wheel drive with a range up to 513-km (WLTP) — reinforcing Tesla’s commitment to enabling convenient and efficient long-distance travel for Tesla vehicles across the region.
Tesla aims to provide a comprehensive charging solution and a seamless Tesla experience with technology. Described simply as ‘Plug in, charge and go’ the vehicle and charger have features designed to make it as convenient as possible. Automated charger detection allows the cover of the charging port on the car to flip open. This makes it convenient for a charger to plug in. From the mobile Tesla app, you can view availability, monitor your charge status or get notified when you’re ready to go. The Supercharging payments are automatically processed from the payment method in Tesla App, this allows Tesla owners to enjoy the freedom of travel and ease of charging without hassle.
“Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla enables the use of electric vehicles by building charging infrastructure around people’s lifestyles. Tesla will keep expanding our charging network to create a seamless EV experience in the Philippines, we will collaborate closely in the near future” said Isabel Fan, Regional Director of Tesla.
The first Supercharger launch was led by Isabel Fan, Regional Director of Tesla. The launch was graced by the presence of key officials of the Department of Energy (DOE) - Undersecretary Sharon Garin, Undersecretary Felix William “Wimpy” Fuentebella, Assistant Secretary, Ronald Conquilla; and Director, Patrick Aquino, who handles the Alternative Energy Division of the DOE, Fort Bonifacio Barangay Chairman, Jorge Bocobo, representing Mayor Laarni “Lani” Cayetano, and Megaworld Vice President & Head for Mall Operations Support Department, Rene Arnobit, representing Kevin Tan, President and CEO of Alliance Global Group, Inc, parent company of Megaworld.
Model 3 (from P2,136,000, inclusive of VAT) and Model Y (from P2,396,000, inclusive of VAT) are now available to view and order in the Philippines. Customers can contact the Tesla Philippines’ hotline at 1-800-13220087 for more information. Follow Tesla official accounts on X @teslaphp and Instagram @teslamotorsph to get the latest updates.
This signifies a significant step forward in enabling electric vehicles charging across the country where Tesla will continue putting effort in expanding its charging network in the future.