Tesla released internal data today regarding the electric vehicle (EV) charging market in Taiwan, noting that among nearly 80,000 owners, more than half have chosen to install home wall-mounted charging units, meaning one in every two Tesla vehicles is charged at home. Tesla analyzed in a press release that due to rising international oil prices, the sales share of EVs continues to grow. Beyond environmental, safety, and performance considerations, the significantly lower cost of ownership and maintenance compared to gasoline vehicles is a primary reason for the shift to EVs in Taiwan and the global market. Regarding charging station layout, Tesla noted that it has built 115 Supercharger stations and over 1,200 destination chargers in Taiwan. Combined with third-party charging stations, there are now over 3,700 public EV charging stations in Taiwan, surpassing the total number of gas stations. Tesla believes home chargers have become an indispensable "invisible infrastructure" for modern communities, and to assist more owners in installing them, Tesla Taiwan has launched an upgraded "EV-Friendly Community Plan" to provide complete charging solutions.
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: Business
- Organizations: Tesla