Tesla to expand Supercharger network at 21 South Korean highway rest areas

Tesla is preparing a major expansion of its Supercharger network in South Korea after Tesla Korea said it was selected to install charging stations at highway rest areas across the country.

In an announcement on X, Tesla Korea said it was selected to bring Superchargers to 21 rest-area locations as part of the Korea Expressway Corporation’s 2026 rest-area charging program.

Tesla Korea says it currently operates 180 Supercharger sites in the country, with over 1,200 stalls between them.

The new locations will be spread across several major expressways, including rest areas near Seoul, Yongin, Gangneung, Gyeongju, and Andong. The count of 21 includes both directions at some rest areas, where separate sites serve each side of the highway.

Tesla says the sites are either under construction or planned, although opening dates have not been announced.

list of tesla supercharger stations at rest stops — Credit: Tesla Korea | X

map of tesla supercharger stations at rest stops — Credit: Tesla Korea | X

Tesla enters government-backed charging project

The expansion follows a report from Electimes on Tesla’s first successful bid for a Korea Expressway Corporation charging contract earlier this year.

Tesla partnered with GS ChargeBee, one of South Korea’s largest charging operators, to secure a portion of the government’s 2026 highway charging project.

The broader initiative calls for 392 chargers across 91 rest-area locations.

Under the program, operators are responsible for installing and maintaining the equipment under 10-year agreements.

Tesla’s investment comes as its vehicle sales continue to grow in South Korea. The Model Y topped the country’s monthly vehicle sales rankings in both May and July, while Tesla has also become the country’s best-selling imported automotive brand.

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