How to Save Money on Long Trips in a Tesla

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As it is now well known, charging an EV and particularly a Tesla doesn’t cost much when you charge at home compared to traditional Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) usage. But what about pricing when you are on the move for holidays or simply traveling far?

Here are our top 6 tips for better cost efficient decision when you charge your Tesla on the move!

1. Choose a Car with Low Consumption

Logical! The most efficient car would allow you to have the best savings. We all know that Tesla is doing really good at making their car efficient.

It is important to note that a Berline have a better consumption over an SUV, as SUVs have significant wind resistance, demanding more energy to produce the same speed. However, if an SUV better suits your needs, Make sure of its actual consumption on the highway before making any purchase.

2. Take Advantage of the Tesla Referral Program

Even though the current referral program stopped on the 30th of April, another one is in preparation. The previous one allowed the referrer and the referred to obtain free charge kilometers at a supercharging station, a really good way to obtain free charging!

3. Select the Cheapest Charging Stations

As many charging options exist, selecting the one with the best pricing cost and options. Many of those works with the peak hours and off-peak hours system, ensuring cheaper electricity cost during off-peak hours. Make sure to find out which are the cheapest on your route and note that the Tesla Supercharging network has really competitive prices.

4. Tesla Has the Best Charging Network

Tesla's Supercharger network is very dense and has many spots to ensure that anyone would be able to recharge their car. Yes, anyone, as Tesla's Supercharger network is also open to other brands. Just plug it in and charge! It is directly integrated into Tesla trip planning, allowing your battery to precondition automatically. One of the most cost-effective networks.

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5. Subscribe to Charging Stations

Many charging stations offer subscription plans that provide better cost ratings! Don't miss the best offers out there. There is also a subscription plan for Tesla superchargers for people driving other EVs. We know they’ll sooner or later move toward Tesla’s car.

6. Start the trip at 100%

Regarding the type of your battery you might just recharge it at 80% on the daily, however going on a long trip is the exception to the 80% rule! Make sure that your car is fully charged and ready to get you a few extra miles further to complete your trip with less charging stops.

(Bonus) Charge near Restaurants and Activity areas

Combine the useful with the pleasant by charging your car and getting a lunch or dinner. Make sure to select charging stations that have activities and restaurant around and you won't see the charging time pass.  

Saving money is great! But do you have any tips to make charging time more interesting?

Sure, we got you! At Jowua, we believe in making every aspect of your Tesla experience enjoyable and making your charging time better is part of it!

Want to keep working while charging your car ? 

Discover our Foldable Car Tray allowing you to easily work on your computer in your car, but Also eat, read and more…

You also need to charge your laptop and we got the perfect item for you, small, fast, reliable : Our 100W car charger. Will allow you to charge your computer at a lightning speed.

Wanna learn more tips and tricks about working from your Tesla? We wrote a comprehensive dedicated blog article about it.

Charging Time is Relaxing Time!

Me too. And for this I always make sure to have my Jowua controllers stored in the central console, ready for a solo or duo gaming session!

You can Also take advantage of the charging time to have a little routine check of your Tesla :

(1) Verifying your tire pressure and correcting it with the Jowua Portable Air Compressor

(2) As time goes by, the Tesla paint get scratches and little marks, make sure to correct it with our Touch Up Paint to preserve the unique beauty of your Tesla.