Starlink dish installations have been reported in just a few Supercharger stations throughout the US in Connecticut, Florida, and New York. Elon Musk shared that Tesla nonetheless aimed to supply free WiFi to its stations within the Supercharger Community a month in the past, and it appears the corporate is pushing by way of with its plans.
Mannequin S proprietor Brandon Starr noticed a Starlink dish put in at a Supercharger in Lisbon, Connecticut. He famous that it was the primary Starlink dish he’s seen in particular person, and it was situated at a 250kw Supercharger V3 website.
Starr additionally famous that the Starlink dish’s identify was “Tesla Service,” hinting that it may be used for a service heart close to the station. There was additionally WiFi sign being broadcast referred to as “Tesla,” hinting that the corporate could intend to supply free web connection by way of the Starlink dish.
Different Starlink dish installations have been noticed at Superchargers in Lake Metropolis, Florida, and Lengthy Island, New York. Nearly exactly a month in the past, Elon Musk reaffirmed that Tesla homeowners would have WiFi entry at Superchargers.
The timing of the Starlink dish installations at Supercharger stations appears greater than coincidental, as the corporate prepares to open its charging community to non-Tesla EVs. This month Tesla formally opened its Supercharger stations to different electrical car manufacturers within the Netherlands.
To entry Supercharger stalls, non-Tesla homeowners should use the Tesla App to cost and pay for the service. As such, web entry could be a fundamental requirement for Tesla’s open Supercharger Community.
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