TESLA is sinking its teeth into the motorway network with the announcement that Welcome Break is becoming the first service station operator to introduce Tesla Superchargers.

Welcome Break will install Superchargers across seven of its UK sites. Three sites have already opened including South Mimms which initially has two charging bays and six bays per site have been installed at Hopwood Park and Oxford services.

With a claimed driving range of 310 miles and the ability to Supercharge 50% of range in 20 minutes, Tesla Model S drivers can take long-distance travel in their stride. The Welcome Break installations will bring the total number of Superchargers in the UK to more than 100 at 29 locations.

Rod Mckie, CEO of Welcome Break said: “Welcome Break is proud to be at the forefront of the UK motorway electric vehicle network, promoting nationwide the message that electric vehicles are no longer just for inner city driving, but can now be used to cover the length and breadth of the country, as well as connecting with Tesla’s large presence across Europe. The new stations at Welcome Break sites will open vast parts of UK’s motorway travel routes. ”