Tesla Plans NYC Charging Stations For Drivers Without Garages

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Tesla Inc. will build electric charging stations in New York City to attract buyers who don't have a garage in which to plug in their vehicle.

The electric car company's first two stations — in Boston and Chicago — opened Monday. A map on Tesla's website shows urban stations planned for New York before the end of this year. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The new stations take up less space and are easier to install than Tesla's previous Supercharger stations, which are mostly along highways or at hotels. Tesla said it's locating the stations near grocery stores and shopping areas, so owners can run errands while they charge.

The urban stations can deliver 72 kilowatts of power to each car, so it will take about 45 to 50 minutes for most drivers to fully charge their vehicles. Tesla's highway Superchargers deliver up to 120 kilowatts – they can charge up a car in 30 to 40 minutes.

The company began delivering the new Model 3 small car this summer. With a starting price of $35,000 — which is half the price of Tesla's previous models — the Model 3 is expected to attract many more buyers to the brand.

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