At Hertz Car Sales, we hear a lot of interest from shoppers who are considering buying a Tesla or another EV model. EVs have plenty of advantages over gas-powered vehicles, including lower cost of ownership while reducing your carbon footprint.

But one area of uncertainty in the EV purchase decision revolves around charging. Some first-time EV shoppers have concerns over being able to charge their vehicle when far away from home. If you're on the fence about buying an EV because you aren't quite sure if charging works best for you, consider the following points about the current state of electric vehicle charging in the US.

EV charging feels natural for many first-time EV owners as we have all grown accustomed to charging our phones, laptops, and tablets in our daily lives. For most situations, an overnight charge at home will be more than enough power for your day-to-day driving needs. But what about those less common situations that require driving long distances? Fear not because Tesla operates a nationwide network of over 50,000 Superchargers nationwide to keep your EV charged when far away from home. Tesla Superchargers are strategically located in areas that are highly traveled, making it convenient for drivers to charge up whenever needed.

Tesla EVs are known to be industry leaders when it comes to range, and with Tesla Supercharging you can go even further. You should expect to get around 160 miles of range in just 15 minutes of charging with a Model Y and about 175 miles of range in 15 minutes with a Model 3. Perhaps best of all, you can take advantage of the short charging time to take a break from that longer drive. A few minutes of charging gives you an opportunity to stretch your legs and get yourself charged back up with a replenishing snack before getting back out on the road.

Tesla's Supercharger network is robust and it’s likely you will come upon a charging location somewhere along your preferred travel route. Additionally, there is recent news of government support for standardizing Tesla's charging plugs across all US electric vehicles. This will only help make it easier to further expand charging infrastructure across the United States for all EVs, including Tesla. If EVs have caught your eye, we invite you to browse our selection online and visit your nearest Hertz Car Sales location today.