Tesla Sweden just lately took a stand in opposition to union IF Metall utilizing its Superchargers.
Tesla Sweden highlighted simply how a lot the union’s actions and protests are inconveniencing everybody—even drivers exterior the electrical automobile maker.
Tesla Sweden vs IF Metall
- IF Metall’s strike in opposition to Tesla Sween has been occurring for over a 12 months now.
- The EV maker is not only in battle with IF Metall both, as different unions have carried out sympathy strikes to disrupt Tesla Sweden’s operations.
- Because of these sympathy strikes, some Supercharger stations which were constructed by Tesla stay inactive even when the websites themselves are accomplished.
- This was as a result of some staff of corporations accountable for connecting the Superchargers to the grid are forbidden from working with Tesla attributable to their collective agreements.
- There are presently 5 new, accomplished Supercharger stations with 72 stalls that stay inactive throughout the nation.
Prepared for Connection – However When?
A single Supercharger in Sweden helps keep away from roughly 60,000 kg of CO2 emissions yearly.
As we speak, there are greater than 1,200 Superchargers throughout Sweden, and Tesla is keen to proceed increasing the community to make sure smoother and extra… https://t.co/G2izdxq9ij pic.twitter.com/EqT5rRpGiU
— Nicklas 🇸🇪🚗T🐂📈♻️🚀 (@NicklasNilsso14) December 20, 2024
Tesla Sweden’s jab
- In what seems to be a jab in opposition to IF Metall and its allies, Tesla opted to publish a transparent message on its accomplished however inactive Superchargers.
- “Right here, all EV drivers may cost for emission-free journey, contributing to a sustainable Sweden,” Tesla wrote on its inactive Supercharger websites. The truth that the Superchargers are “Able to Join” was additionally highlighted.
- Different Tesla Superchargers featured a message stating that one Supercharger in Sweden helps keep away from roughly 60,000 kg of CO2 emissions yearly.
- Tesla additionally included a graphic of the corporate’s hedgehog mascot, which was sporting a vest that acknowledged, “Thanks, I’m good.” The vest was worn by Tesla Sweden staff who didn’t take part within the union’s protests in opposition to the electrical automobile maker.
We’re able to activate 72 Supercharger stalls for the vacations for all Swedish EV drivers. Superchargers are probably the most reasonably priced charging, help all EVs, and are vital infrastructure to help peak journey days. Vital for EV adoption in Sweden that present & future… https://t.co/fapfkHH3sp
— Max de Zegher (@MdeZegher) December 20, 2024
A possible Tesla lifeline
- The refusal of native vitality corporations to attach Tesla’s accomplished Superchargers is reportedly beneath investigation by the Swedish Power Markets Inspectorate, as famous in a report from Allt Om Elbil.
- As famous by the publication, native vitality corporations sometimes solely deny the connections of installations like EV charging stations attributable to points like lack of community capability or different “particular causes.”
- It then stays to be seen if IF Metall’s protests in opposition to Tesla qualify as legitimate “particular causes.”
- The investigation is anticipated to be accomplished by spring 2025.
Between December to March, Ljusdal, situated in central Sweden data over 1600 charging classes monthly, enabling emission free journey for drivers throughout the snowboarding season simply off route 84. Throughout this busy interval, drivers typically expertise ques & final 12 months, over 300 autos… pic.twitter.com/7iClQ0CT4V
— Oliver Dodd (@Olliedodd) December 21, 2024
What they’re saying:
- Jerker Sidén, an analyst on the Power Markets Inspectorate, shared some insights concerning the matter.
- “That’s what we’re investigating. Traditionally, we haven’t had many instances about denied connections. That is what we’re assessing now,” the analyst famous.
- Tesla Director of Charging Max de Zegher additionally shared his ideas on the matter in a publish on X.
- “We’re able to activate 72 Supercharger stalls for the vacations for all Swedish EV drivers. Superchargers are probably the most reasonably priced charging, help all EVs, and are vital infrastructure to help peak journey days. Vital for EV adoption in Sweden that present & future Superchargers get energized asap by utilities presently blocking us from opening them,” the Tesla government wrote.
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