Tesla sucks! Handy vacuum cleaners have been spotted at some European Tesla Supercharger stalls

Date:
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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Tesla helps kill EV charging time by providing handy on-site vacuum cleaners.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Tesla-styled vacuum cleaner arrives in Germany The company is aiming to make the charging experience feel premium Air pumps and free Wi-Fi are expanding across the network A Tesla owner has spotted what is believed to be the first branded vacuum cleaner at one of the companys Supercharger stalls in Germany.

The site, which is located in Pforzheim, Germany, also features a small
indoor lounge and now, the ability to clean out grubby interiors while owners wait the 15 to 20 minutes for batteries to brim . Much like the rollout of many Tesla features over the years, the vacuum cleaner's appearance seems relatively random, with no other sites reporting the technology cropping up just yet. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: What a great feature! A car vacuum located next to the @TeslaCharging stall so you dont waste any
time when charging your @Tesla @Olliedodd @TeslaOwnersUK pic.twitter.com/Hh8loQ9OYH June 4, 2026 According to Not a Tesla App, the vacuum cleaner is free to use for Tesla owners, although a closer look at the imagery posted on X appears to show an RFID card reader at the front of the boxy, white unit, which could just be a payment for rival EV owners using the Supercharger network after it opened up to the wider electric vehicle
audience .

We reached out to Teslas UK press department to ask whether this amenity is slated to be rolled out to other sites in the future, how much it costs for non-Tesla owners, and what other Supercharger accessories Tesla might be working on next. However, we have not yet received a response. You may like Tesla introduces new SuperCharger system to diffuse queue-jumping fights Xiaomi's robotic charging arm is set to make EV battery top-ups easier I've driven the new Xpeng G6 and it's now more of a Tesla rival than ever
Analysis: more amenities in the pipeline? (Image credit: Tesla) Since Tesla fired around 500 employees from its Supercharger division in 2024 , network deployment has slowed down.

In 2024 alone, reports suggest there was roughly a 19% reduction
year-on-year, causing stress among owners that there wouldn't be enough facilities to go around. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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But more recent statistics suggest that the number is back on the rise, with the total number of supercharger connectors reaching 73,817 at the end of 2025, marking an 18% year-on-year increase this includes the addition of new V4 charging stalls that promise much higher charging speeds.

With an increase in overall charging sessions, Tesla has started sporadically adding extra amenities at certain locations, such as air compressors in Goulburn, Australia, which help keep tires at a healthy pressure level.

But in true Tesla fashion, theres no clear road map on what amenities will appear where, so its simply a case of turning up and hoping your local Supercharger is next in line for a glow-up. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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