Tesla has tightened the eligibility criteria for its free lifetime Supercharging incentive. In an update to the company’s website, the automaker indicates that the perk is now limited to inventory Model S and Model X purchases in Canada, the United States.
The move to limit free lifetime Supercharging to inventory orders only comes after the company warned the offer, which used to apply to custom-ordered vehicles, was “ending soon.” Tesla has not specified exactly when the promotion will end, and it is unclear if the post below was referring to the offer no longer applying on new orders, or if Tesla has had a change of heart and decided to extend the offer further.
Ending soon https://t.co/woF0ijGfYY
— Tesla North America (@tesla_na) April 19, 2025
The offer of free unlimited Supercharger is also available on inventory Model S and Model X vehicles in Puerto Rico, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition, buyers in some European markets, such as the United Kingdom, are also able to receive free lifetime Premium Connectivity with the purchase of an inventory Model S or Model X.
The lifetime Supercharging incentive was initially brought back in February as a way to boost interest in the higher-priced Model S and X, Tesla’s premium sedan and SUV. It was reintroduced first for the Model S and later extended to the Model X shortly after Tesla raised prices by C$7,000 and US$5,000 in Canada and the U.S. respectively. The move appeared timed to help soften the blow of the price hike and add extra value for potential buyers.
While the original versions of Tesla’s free Supercharging offer were transferable between owners, the current version is more restrictive. The benefit applies only to the original purchaser and cannot be passed on if the vehicle is sold. That limits its resale value, though for long-term owners who regularly use Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, it can still represent a major cost-saving over the life of the vehicle.
However, for drivers who primarily charge at home, the perk may not offset the premium price of these flagship models—especially with the loss of transferability.
