Pain Point
There are a lot of things to consider when jumping into the EV lifestyle. Most people will complain about the high prices of EVs and some of the disadvantages in certain situations. One big pain point is the sometimes lack of charging infrastructure in more populated areas, where charging can be a hassle and lines can build up.
As we all know, lining up for anything is a bit of a hassle, especially if the line barely moves. Since charging an EV isn’t necessarily as quick (yet) as filling up with gas, these frustrations sometimes boil over, leading, in some cases, to fisticuffs between EV owners.
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Virtual Queuing
Tesla is finally acknowledging the issue of queueing at its Supercharger locations nationwide. According to Not a Tesla App, the EV automaker is working on building a virtual queueing system in the Tesla app. When a driver is near a Supercharger, the app will alert them to the current capacity and usage of the station, and then allow them to join the queue.
The app will then manage the queueing system itself, removing the burden of arguing with another owner over who was first in line. The app update doesn’t only use the car’s location relative to the Supercharger, but also the driver’s location. While the app is closed, it will use your location to notify you of accurate wait times at Superchargers when you arrive.
A follow-up message will be sent to the driver, confirming that there is a waitlist to charge, and will then ask if the driver is sure to start a charging session at that location. Once the driver confirms, the app will update the driver on their position in the waitlist and how many cars are ahead of them.
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Notable Incidents
Tesla Superchargers have been the subject of a variety of incidents, usually of the not-so-good kind. There are often reports of vandalism at some locations, but in relation to queuing at these locations, sometime in 2025, a video surfaced online showing a physical fight breaking out between owners who were arguing over who was first in line to charge.
Hopefully, the queuing app does its job, given that many more brands are getting access to charging at Tesla’s Supercharging stations, which will drive up traffic.
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