Elon Musk's Tesla activates free charging across Israel amid Iran war
The current measure also extends beyond Israel, with Tesla enabling free charging at more than 30 stations across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Following Operation Roaring Lion and the recent missile fire on Israel from the north and east, Tesla has introduced a temporary measure for its customers in the country.
Starting at midnight on Wednesday, all Tesla vehicle owners in Israel can charge their cars free of charge at the company’s Supercharger stations. These fast-charging stations, which can deliver up to 250 kilowatts of power depending on battery conditions, are capable of adding roughly 100 kilometers of driving range within minutes.
The free charging applies to 25 Supercharger locations across Israel, from Kiryat Shmona in the north to Eilat in the south, according to Tesla’s official charging account.
Under normal conditions, Tesla charges between 0.65 shekels ($0.21) per kilowatt-hour during off-peak hours and 1.33 shekels ($0.43) during peak hours. The temporary waiver removes this cost for drivers during the current period of heightened tensions.
This is not the first time Tesla has taken such a step. The company previously offered free charging in Israel following the October 2023 attacks, and has implemented similar policies in other crisis situations, including after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and during natural disasters in the United States and Europe.
The current measure also extends beyond Israel, with Tesla enabling free charging at more than 30 stations across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
The move took effect immediately and will apply across Tesla’s regional charging network as long as the policy remains in place.
