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Promised Free Charging Now Costs | Auckland News
Tesla’s 2019 promise of free, unlimited Supercharging for new Model S and X buyers has backfired for early adopters like Mrs. Chew—whose cars only have older Type 2 ports, now incompatible with Tesla’s upgraded CCS network. While Tesla claims she can still use some legacy chargers, most new stations require a $500 retrofit to access, turning a promised benefit into an unexpected cost. Legal experts and consumer advocates say this may violate fair trading laws, as the core selling point was misrepresented when infrastructure evolved. Tesla insists the offer still stands—but for many, it’s…
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