A ramen bar just opened its own four-stall Tesla supercharger, and this could be the start of many more non-Tesla owned superchargers popping up.
Gina Ramen Bar decided to install the chargers right on site. Owners likely wanted guaranteed fast charging while they work long hours, and the setup gives customers a convenient spot to top up too.
Why this changes things for Tesla owners
The big downside hits anyone with Tesla supercharger free charging. Vehicles like certain Cybertrucks, Model S, Model X, and early Model 3 or Model Y units lose that perk at this location because it sits outside the official Tesla network. The same issue appears with other third party setups.
Navigation still shows the site, but you pay the regular rate instead of charging for free. That evgo vs tesla supercharger debate feels similar here — more options exist, yet the free charging benefit shrinks.
More stalls, bigger picture
I covered a massive 124-stall Tesla supercharger project in San Francisco earlier, and this ramen bar version shows the opposite end of the spectrum. Private tesla superchargers like this one help overall EV adoption even if they frustrate free-charging owners.
Tesla vehicles are not the only ones using these stalls anymore. Broader access speeds up charging infrastructure growth, which benefits everyone on the road.
Quick accessories note
After you grab your Tesla, the car ships with almost nothing inside. A solid phone mount and center console organizer make daily life easier, and the Jowua Tesla accessories — phone mounts, center consoles, and more line covers those needs plus an underscreen storage tray. I use their stuff daily on my own cars.
Bottom line
This ramen bar move proves third party tesla supercharger sites will keep appearing. It is good for the network overall, even if it means watching where your free charging actually works.
