When navigating to or looking at a Supercharger in the Tesla app or in the vehicle, you can view how busy a Supercharger station is. However, viewing how busy a Supercharger is was limited to Tesla’s charging stations.
However, Tesla has now begun showing occupancy status at select third-party chargers in Europe. As part of the Qualified Third-Party Charger Program in Europe, Tesla began displaying third-party chargers on the vehicle’s maps.
Third-Party Occupancy
The third-party occupancy system appears when you tap a charger to navigate to. It provides the total number of stalls and the number of stalls currently occupied. In addition, it also provides the maximum charge speed of the stations located at the site. While not as seamless as Tesla’s prediction-based system used for Superchargers, which shows how many vehicles are actively driving to a particular Supercharger, it’s still a premium experience backed by Tesla’s high bar for its third-party program.
In addition, while you’re in map view, third-party charger sites show up as a grey bubble, with an indicator showing the number of free stalls currently available. That’s similar to how Superchargers are currently displayed on the map - though those are displayed in red. You can navigate to and precondition for these qualified third-party charging sites, which makes them an excellent option in areas where Supercharging isn’t available yet.
The third-party charger in grey.
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Qualified Third-Party Charger Program
Although Tesla’s third-party charging program is currently limited to the Chinese and European markets, it enables third-party charging providers to display their locations directly within Tesla’s navigation system. However, to participate, providers must meet certain criteria over a 60-day period:
At least one compatible charging connector
Frequent use by Tesla drivers, averaging at least one session every four days
An average charge success rate of 90% or higher
This criterion isn’t actually very strict, given that Tesla aims for and achieves much higher numbers with their own Supercharger program.
Third-party charging stations will be removed from Tesla’s navigation system if any of the following conditions are met over a 14-day period:
No charge sessions detected
Average charge success rate falls below 70%
Tesla has opened the Qualified Third-Party Charger program in North America, so we hope to see this functionality roll out in North America alongside third-party NACS stations.
Reliable charging stations help sell electric vehicles. In fact, Tesla Superchargers are loved by all EV owners, regardless of the brand they own. Tesla’s commitment to ease of use and reliability is unmatched in the EV charging space.
Thanks to Daniel Albrecht for letting us know of this new feature.
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Tesla once offered factory tours at its Fremont Factory, a popular opportunity for owners to see how their favorite vehicles were built. Many traveled specifically to experience the behind-the-scenes look at Tesla’s production process.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic led Tesla to halt these tours for public health reasons. Once restrictions lifted, Elon Musk mentioned that tours would restart within a few months, and they did—briefly—before stopping again.
Elon Musk recently reiterated that Tesla may restart factory tours, this time at Giga Texas, specifically for customers awaiting their orders. Offering tours to those with pending deliveries could serve as both an incentive for placing an order and a way to build anticipation leading up to delivery. Musk shared this update during one of his recent live Spaces on X.
Return of the Factory Tour
Before the pandemic, Tesla owners could enjoy free tours of the Fremont factory up to once a year. These tours, offered four times daily, allowed owners and their families an up-close look at Tesla’s assembly process. Guided through the factory in carts, visitors could see various stages of the production line and learn about the engineering and manufacturing techniques behind each Tesla vehicle.
In 2023, after a pandemic-induced hiatus, factory tours resumed at Fremont, as well as Giga Texas and Giga Berlin. However, these tours were no longer free; instead, they required owners to redeem referral credits to secure a spot, making access more challenging for owners without substantial referral points.
Looking ahead, we hope factory tours will expand to all Tesla facilities, including Giga Shanghai in China, allowing more owners worldwide to witness Tesla’s advanced manufacturing. Additionally, reinstating free tours would offer an exciting experience for owners waiting on their new vehicle.
It’d be nice if Tesla opened up facilities like Mega Lathrop and Mega Shanghai to tours as well, where they manufacture Megapacks, Powerwalls, and Superchargers, to give fans a glimpse into Tesla’s energy production side.
Tesla designed a series of custom posters inspired by iconic, mostly sci-fi movies, adding a unique touch to their 2024 We, Robot event. Each poster was a reimagined version of a classic film infused with Tesla’s futuristic aesthetic. These posters weren’t just decorations—some captured Tesla’s vision of a tech-driven future, while others even showed off the Cybercab’s design before it was officially unveiled a few hours later.
Interestingly, despite the event’s title, there was no “I, Robot”-inspired poster. Given the event’s focus on AI and robotics, it would have been a fitting addition, reflecting the futuristic nature of the event.
We’ve compiled all the posters Tesla displayed at the event and even edited them for better quality. In this collection, we’ll walk through each poster and compare it to the original movie poster it was inspired by.
A.I. - E.T.
The A.I. Poster, based on E.T.
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This poster, inspired by E.T., depicts a robot reaching out to touch a human hand, mirroring the iconic moment in the original movie where an alien reaches out. In E.T., the image symbolizes the bond of friendship between humans and extraterrestrials; here, Tesla reinterprets it to reflect the theme of We, Robot—a celebration of connection and cooperation between humans and artificial intelligence. Instead of the original moon in the background, Tesla swaps it out for Mars.
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Robotaxi Driver - Taxi Driver
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This poster draws inspiration from the iconic neo-noir classic Taxi Driver. In Tesla’s rendition, Elon Musk appears as an Optimus robot, evoking imagery of a Robotaxi navigating the bustling streets of New York City. It’s a clever nod to both the film’s gritty urban setting and Tesla’s vision for autonomous vehicles.
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The Musk - The Mask
The Musk poster, based on The Mask.
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Inspired by the comedy superhero film The Mask, this poster features “Optimus Musk” as a playful yet formidable figure, ready to take on challenges while hiding behind a mask. While it may seem lighthearted on the surface, it subtly hints at the potential role Optimus robots could play in public service, perhaps even in support roles alongside law enforcement. Given that the Cybertruck has already been seen in a police configuration, the idea of Optimus units assisting in similar roles doesn’t feel too far-fetched.
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My Neighbor Optimus - My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Optimus poster, based onMy Neighbor Totoro
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My Neighbor Totoro, the beloved Japanese animated film from Studio Ghibli, explores themes of environmentalism through traditional Japanese folklore and spirit characters. This particular poster stands out as one of our favorites, as it beautifully connects to Tesla’s core mission—accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Just as Totoro celebrates a harmonious relationship with nature, Tesla’s vision emphasizes sustainability and environmental stewardship, making this homage both fitting and inspiring.
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Bots - Jaws
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This poster is much simpler, and unfortunately, we couldn’t find a higher-quality shot of the poster. However, Tesla cleverly reimagines the iconic Jaws poster by replacing the movie title with “Bots”, depicting a shark looming over an unsuspecting Optimus swimming in the water.
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Master Plan Part IV - Back to the Future
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This one, in Back to the Future font, says Master Plan - Part IV - along with a play on the icon movie quote - “Drivers? Where we’re going, we don’t need drivers.”
The film uses the license plate “Outta Time,” which Tesla cleverly swapped out for “Outagas”.
Tesla and Elon’s last big plan was Master Plan 3. We’re excited to see when Master Plan IV arrives in full, and we’ll break it down for you when it does.
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Mad Musk - Mad Max
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In a creative twist on the iconic Mad Max movie poster, Tesla reimagines the dystopian world with a futuristic edge. Titled Mad Musk, the poster features Tesla’s Cybercab in the background and Optimus/Musk as Max. Tesla replaced the original weapon with Tesla’s NACS charger. Tesla was not afraid to show off the Cybercab’s design before the official keynote, as this poster also leaked the design of the autonomous taxi.
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Gasbusters - Ghostbusters
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This Tesla poster takes inspiration from the Ghostbusters movie, though after sifting through countless images, it’s unclear which specific Ghostbusters poster it directly references. The closest we could find was Ghostbusters - Frozen Empire. Regardless, the design creatively reimagines the theme, swapping “Ghostbusters” with “Gasbusters” to highlight the shift away from gas.
The poster features Tesla’s robotaxi, outfitted with emergency lights mounted on the roof, replacing the iconic Ecto-1 vehicle. In a fun twist, instead of the classic Ecto-1 license plate, the robotaxi proudly displays “Robo-1.”
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Optimus - Scarface
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This poster is a simpler version of the classic Scarface movie. It features Optimus as Tony Montana against the classic black-and-white background. Along the left side, it reads, “Say hello to our little friend...”
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While not all of these posters were profoundly deep, they were undeniably cool. These posters are fantastic tributes to cult classics and to our favorite company, Tesla. It would be a missed opportunity if Tesla didn’t offer some of these posters for sale in the future.
If we missed any posters or you have a higher-quality version of any of them, please let us know.
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