There are loads of benefits associated with EV ownership, and they've become quite clear of late. However, many people may have never realized that the potential to provide free DC fast charging amid a disaster would be added to the list of positives. However, Tesla is offering free Supercharging to people impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In fact, with what likely amounts to the push of a button, Tesla regularly offers free Supercharging for its owners for a variety of reasons, though allowing people to quickly charge and flee a disaster is certainly the best reason. In this most recent case, Tesla is not only offering free Supercharging for its vehicle owners, but rather, owners of all EVs, regardless of the brand.

Before moving on, we'd like to point out the first thing we always think of when we hear that Tesla is offering free Supercharging in times of need, "Where's the free gasoline?"

You'd better bet that the vast majority of Ukrainians don't own an EV in 2021, about 27000 EVs were present on Ukraine's roads, however, those who do may find it easier to get "juiced up" at a Supercharger than those waiting in long lines at gas stations. Moreover, while the cost of gas is rising, EV owners in areas around Ukraine can fast-charge for free, at least temporarily.

In the past, Tesla has also offered additional battery capacity as temporary assistance to owners fleeing a disaster. Again, we thought, "Where are the gas tank capacity upgrades?".

Obviously, this would never be viable, so people have to resort to filling up gas cans, or various containers, to take them along for the ride, just in case there's no option to get more gas later. This creates a very dangerous situation, especially in an area where battles are underway.

Source: Re-posted and Summarized from Steven Loveday at insideevs.

My Take: This is an excellent point. Why isn't the oil companies in the Ukraine giving away free gas to help the situation?

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There are loads of benefits associated with EV ownership, and they've become quite clear of late. However, many people may have never realized that the potential to provide free DC fast charging amid a disaster would be added to the list of positives. However, Tesla is offering free Supercharging to people impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In fact, with what likely amounts to the push of a button, Tesla regularly offers free Supercharging for its owners for a variety of reasons, though allowing people to quickly charge and flee a disaster is certainly the best reason. In this most recent case, Tesla is not only offering free Supercharging for its vehicle owners, but rather, owners of all EVs, regardless of the brand.

Before moving on, we'd like to point out the first thing we always think of when we hear that Tesla is offering free Supercharging in times of need, "Where's the free gasoline?"

You'd better bet that the vast majority of Ukrainians don't own an EV in 2021, about 27000 EVs were present on Ukraine's roads, however, those who do may find it easier to get "juiced up" at a Supercharger than those waiting in long lines at gas stations. Moreover, while the cost of gas is rising, EV owners in areas around Ukraine can fast-charge for free, at least temporarily.

In the past, Tesla has also offered additional battery capacity as temporary assistance to owners fleeing a disaster. Again, we thought, "Where are the gas tank capacity upgrades?".

Obviously, this would never be viable, so people have to resort to filling up gas cans, or various containers, to take them along for the ride, just in case there's no option to get more gas later. This creates a very dangerous situation, especially in an area where battles are underway.

Source: Re-posted and Summarized from Steven Loveday at insideevs.

My Take: This is an excellent point. Why isn't the oil companies in the Ukraine giving away free gas to help the situation?

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