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Tesla Activates First U.S. Third-Party-Owned Supercharger at Suncoast Site in Florida

The launch signals a capital-light expansion model with third-party funding under Tesla’s operational control.

Overview

  • Tesla confirmed the site’s activation in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, where eight V4 stalls offering up to 325 kW are now open to the public.
  • The station is branded as Suncoast Charging and functions like a standard Supercharger in Tesla’s app and in-car navigation.
  • It is the first live deployment of Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program, which lets hosts purchase and install equipment.
  • Tesla manages operations, maintenance, billing and driver support for these locations, with an advertised 97% uptime.
  • Access extends to Tesla vehicles and compatible non-Tesla EVs using the North American Charging Standard, broadening network reach.