Tesla Supercharger "Illegal" In Germany

In Germany, Tesla Supercharger stations appear to be illegal in Germany even if they are still in operation. Reason being is the charging stalls lack a kilowatt-hour (kWh) counter. 

As it has been doing for years, Tesla is also actively extending the network in the interim. There are new regulations to follow now that some Tesla Superchargers in Germany are accessible to the "public."

There will undoubtedly be some hiccups when Tesla expands its exclusive Supercharger network into new areas and makes it accessible to the general public for use by all EVs. This is partly because different nations and localities have different laws.

According to a recent report published by Handelsblatt and shared by Electrek, Germany requires that all public DC fast-charging stations must have a visible kWh counter on every station. 

Germany mandates that every public DC fast-charging station must have a clearly visible kWh counter, as claimed by a recent report from Handelsblatt and shared by Electrek.

Tesla uses its smartphone app to keep track of details related to each individual charging session. Unlike other DC fast-charging stations, Tesla's Superchargers don't have display screens. 

Since everything is done via the Tesla App, and users have to be set up in advance for billing, there's arguably no need for a screen or a kWh counter, unless, of course, the laws in the area require the features.

Thomas Weberpals, head of the Bavarian State Office for Weights and Measures, makes it clear that it is Tesla's responsibility, as well as that of other businesses deploying charging stations, to adapt the charging stalls so that they comply.