Tesla's Charging Stations Are In Demand By Electric Car Owners But Especially By Businesses.

Me, "The benefits of a Tesla Charging station is increased economic activity by surrounding businesses by electric car users. It gives the old saying, 'if you build it they will come,' new meaning."



From article, "Tesla adds electric-car charging site off Interstate 71 in Morrow County"

(Tesla Motors now has its first charging station between Columbus and Cleveland, turning a Mount Gilead strip mall into a destination for electric cars.

Since opening recently, the charging station near Interstate 71 has led to a boost in traffic for nearby businesses such as 8 Sisters Bakery.

Tesla drivers "come in here, and they spend at least $20," said Emma Lister, the bakery's owner. "They'll grab pies or our specialty breads, stuff you couldn't get at the grocery store."

This is what Tesla calls a "supercharging" station, allowing for a charge in minutes as opposed to hours. The California-based automaker lists 769 of the stations. The Morrow County location has 10 chargers.

Officials in Mount Gilead, the seat of Morrow County, worked hard to attract Tesla, hoping that the presence of the station would help nearby businesses.

"We were able to present a proposal to (Tesla) to say why they needed to be in Morrow County," said Shane Farnsworth, Morrow County's director of economic development.)