Tesla Supercharger vs Electrify America (2026)
Rates, charging speed, coverage, and reliability — side by side. Updated Q1 2026.
Tesla Supercharger
Rate
28–50¢/kWh
Peak speed
250 kW
Stations
2,000+
Reliability
97%
Electrify America
Rate
35–43¢/kWh
Peak speed
350 kW
Stations
900+
Reliability
83%
Pass+
$4.0/mo
Full Comparison
| Supercharger | EA | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (pay-as-you-go) | 28–50¢/kWh | 35–43¢/kWh |
| Member rate | No membership | 25–31¢/kWh ($4.0/mo) |
| Peak speed | 250 kW | 350 kW |
| Typical speed | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| US stations | 2,000+ | 900+ |
| Connector | NACS (+ Magic Dock CCS at select sites) | CCS, CHAdeMO, J1772 |
| Uptime | 97% | 83% |
| Highway coverage | excellent | good |
| Urban coverage | good | fair |
| Non-Tesla access | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Tesla owners doing frequent road trips | Non-Tesla EV owners making occasional highway trips |
Tesla Supercharger: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ Fastest, most reliable DC fast charging network in the US
- ✓ Best highway corridor coverage — 2,000+ sites, virtually no charging anxiety
- ✓ 250 kW peak speeds on V3 stalls; Model 3/Y charges 15 miles/min
- ✓ Open to non-Tesla EVs at 1,500+ Magic Dock locations
What doesn't
- ✗ Non-Tesla EVs pay $0.04–$0.08/kWh more than Tesla owners
- ✗ Magic Dock isn't at every station — check the Tesla app before a road trip
- ✗ No Level 2 network; home-only for daily charging unless you have Destination Chargers
- ✗ Pricing is opaque — varies by location, time of day, peak vs off-peak
Electrify America: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ 350 kW peak speeds — fastest available chargers for compatible EVs
- ✓ Plug&Charge on supported vehicles (Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, Audi) — no app needed
- ✓ Pass+ plan at $4/mo saves $0.08–$0.14/kWh vs pay-as-you-go
- ✓ Highway-focused layout makes road trips practical for non-Tesla EVs
What doesn't
- ✗ 83% reliability rate — broken stalls are a real risk vs Tesla's 97%
- ✗ Only 900 sites vs Tesla's 2,000+ for highway coverage
- ✗ Pass+ requires $4/month commitment; breaks even at ~2 full sessions/month
- ✗ Pay-as-you-go rates ($0.35–$0.43/kWh) are among the highest on the network
Real cost example: 50 kWh session
Supercharger
$14.0–$25.0
28–50¢/kWh × 50 kWh
EA
$17.5–$21.5
35–43¢/kWh × 50 kWh
50 kWh is roughly a 60–70% charge on a Tesla Model 3 or Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Which should you use?
Use Supercharger if:
Tesla owners doing frequent road trips. No membership needed.
Use EA if:
Non-Tesla EV owners making occasional highway trips. Pass+ plan makes sense if you charge more than 2–3× per month on this network.
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