Tesla launched Supercharging in Iceland in 2022 and the network now covers the Ring Road at roughly 250 km intervals. For tourists in rental EVs it's often the most foolproof option: little app hassle, contactless payment at some sites, and chargers that are rarely out of service.
The 14 locations
Tesla Iceland operates Superchargers at: Keflavík (airport), Hveragerði, Fossvogur, Vatnagarðar, Álfabakki, Laugarvatn (Efstidalur II, opened June 2025, 12 stalls on the Golden Circle), Hvolsvöllur, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Blönduós, Staðarskáli, Hólmavík, and Akureyri. Together they make an almost complete loop. The full list with coordinates is on the Tesla network page.
Charging speeds
Most Iceland Superchargers are V3 hardware (250 kW peak). The Fossvogur and a few older sites are V2 (125 kW). For a typical 60–80 kWh battery, that means 20% → 80% in 18–25 minutes on V3, or 30–40 minutes on V2. Real speed depends on the car, the battery temperature and whether other stalls are in use.
Cost
Pricing changes with the time of day. Typical: 50–65 ISK/kWh off-peak, sometimes higher 16:00–20:00. That's competitive with ON Power and slightly cheaper than N1. A 50 kWh top-up costs roughly 2,500–3,250 ISK.
Can non-Teslas use them?
Yes. Every Iceland Supercharger is open to non-Tesla EVs with CCS. You'll need the Tesla app. How it works:
- Download the Tesla app and create an account (no Tesla ownership needed).
- At the Supercharger, tap "Charge Your Non-Tesla."
- Select the stall number, plug in, confirm in the app.
- Payment goes on the card you have on file.
The cable on Tesla Superchargers is short, around 1 metre. Some non-Tesla EVs (Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6) have charge ports on the front fender, which means you may need to back into the stall. Check before plugging in.
Reliability
Charger uptime in Iceland is patchy, and reliability is the main reason to use Tesla. Tourists report <2% out-of-service rates at Iceland Superchargers, vs ~10–15% across the smaller networks combined. When planning a route, use the Superchargers every ~250 km as your backbone and fill the gaps with ON Power or N1.
What if the Supercharger is full?
Iceland Superchargers typically have 4–8 stalls. Peak times are 10:00–12:00 (tour-bus arrivals at popular stops) and 17:00–19:00 (everyone heading back to Reykjavík). If every stall is taken, there's usually an ON or N1 charger within 5–10 km. Or just wait, since stalls turn over quickly.
What I'd do
In a CCS EV, install the Tesla app before you arrive, plan your stops around the Superchargers, and keep the other networks as backup. For a deeper guide to all seven networks, see the main EV charging guide.