Tesla takes the good old motto of reuse, reduce, and recycle quite seriously. In this case, they’ve decided to upcycle an old Shell gas station into a beautiful new Supercharger site.
This isn’t a new move by any means—companies like St1 Nordic and Circle K have already started transitioning their gas stations in EV-heavy nations like Norway into pure EV chargers—but it is still truly inspiring. It’s a clear sign that the world is transitioning toward cleaner energy and shifting toward EVs.
That shift has definitely been happening faster in Europe, where the adoption of EVs has been greatly assisted by the reduction of gasoline and diesel subsidies, and the more tight-knit and closer-placed communities tend to make EV ownership a far easier transition than in North America.
Gas Station Turned Supercharger
In the heart of Córdoba, Spain, a transformation has taken place that really demonstrates what the future looks like. A once unremarkable Shell gas station has been reimagined and now proudly displays the iconic Tesla logo, illuminated with the same energy that fuels the Supercharger stations below.
While the design remains much the same, Tesla’s small but subtle changes have already moved it from the usual gas station with a dimly lit sign to a futuristic place to charge your EV.
There are a total of eight V4 stalls set up utilizing a V3 Supercharger cabinet, capable of the usual 250kW. These are not yet powered by the upcoming V4 cabinets that will be capable of charging at 500kW.
It’s a bold move by Tesla to repurpose a gas station into a Supercharger, but it is also a testament to the company's commitment to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. While Tesla believes in adding Superchargers at locations with plenty of amenities that will aid drivers during road trips, this makes a clear statement that electric cars are the future.
It is super exciting to see Tesla do this, and we’re hoping to catch even more of this in the future. This isn’t a one-off phenomenon. We’re going to see more and more gas stations get converted into futuristic charging stations as more people embrace electric vehicles around the world, so take this as a hint of more to come.
