CARSON – The City of Carson unveiled the opening of a new Tesla Supercharger Station on Sept. 10.
The new charging station is located at the Carson Event Center and includes 20 V4 superchargers that will serve both Tesla and non-Tesla Electric Vehicles (EV).
The cost to charge can fluctuate based on the time of day, but it will be commensurate with the cost of other supercharger stations throughout the region.
“Carson’s supercharger station is emblematic of our City Council’s commitment to innovative technologies that address both environmental concerns while supporting our economy by attracting visitors and supporting our local businesses,” said Carson’s Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes.
The new supercharger station, located at the Carson Event Center, is positioned near one of the most heavily trafficked freeway corridors in the state, offering easy access to drivers.
A supercharger can supply up to 200 miles of range in 15 minutes, according to the website.
Councilman Dr. Jawane Hilton says the new charging station will attract more visitors to the city, benefitting local businesses and therefore boosting the city’s economy.
“As a proud owner of electric vehicles I’m happy to be able to charge closer to home and I encourage everyone to take advantage of the new facility,” said Hilton who owns both a Tesla and Rivian.
“I want to encourage Carson residents who are in the market to switch to electric vehicles now to reduce our carbon footprint.”
There are more than 50,000 Tesla superchargers across the globe, the company’s website says. Tesla owns and operates more than 20,000 superchargers at around 2,000 stations in the United States, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy.
“It is about time we can provide this service to our community,” said Councilman Cedric Hicks.
It was announced in July that Carson would host four events for the 2028 Olympics.
The City will host the Olympic Cycling Track in the Velodrome in Carson, Hockey at the Fields adjacent from the Stadium, Rugby Sevens in the Stadium, and Tennis in the Tennis Center.
“As Carson prepares to host the world as a Venue City of the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Mayor Davis-Holmes, “this is one more example of the proactive steps we’re taking to prepare our infrastructure for the millions of visitors from around the world who will be visiting Carson, the jewel of the South Bay.”
