Water Opens 350kW Ultra-fast Highway Rest Area Chargers to Tesla EVs

Available at Over 50 Highway Rest Areas Nationwide Starting May 7

with Genuine DC Combo Adapter

On May 7, Water, the electric vehicle fast-charging network, announced that it would fully open its 350kW ultra-fast chargers installed at highway rest areas to Tesla vehicles. Tesla owners can now use Water's highway ultra-fast charging infrastructure with a genuine Tesla DC Combo Adapter (CCS Combo 1 Adapter).

A Tesla vehicle is charging at the water refill station at Naerincheon Rest Area in the Yangyang direction. Water

With this new measure, Tesla vehicles are now able to use the 350kW ultra-fast chargers installed at Water highway rest areas nationwide. According to the research report "Measures for Advancement of Highway Rest Area Charging Infrastructure and Policy Recommendations" published by the Korea Electric Vehicle Association in November last year, Water operates 137 units of 350kW ultra-fast chargers at highway rest areas across the country, holding the largest share among domestic charging service providers. This figure is approximately 2.5 times that of the second-largest provider and accounts for 46% of all 350kW ultra-fast chargers operated by domestic providers at highway rest areas.

A 350kW charger can charge a compact SUV with an 84kWh battery from 10% to 80% in about 18 minutes. Water is also considering introducing higher-output chargers such as 400kW units in the future, and plans to gradually expand the scope of eligible chargers starting with this opening.

Yoo Daewon, Head of Electric Vehicle Charging Business (Water) at Bright Energy Partners, said, "Water’s consistent direction is to create an environment where any electric vehicle driver can conveniently charge anywhere," adding, "We plan to further expand the open infrastructure in the highway ultra-fast charging sector, regardless of vehicle type and specification."

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