Tesla launched Supercharging in Iceland in 2022 and the network now covers the Ring Road at roughly 250 km intervals. For tourists with rental EVs, it's often the most foolproof option — no app installation friction, contactless payment in some cases, and rarely out of service. Here's the full picture.
The 13 locations
Tesla Iceland operates Superchargers at: Keflavík (airport), Hveragerði, Fossvogur, Vatnagarðar, Álfabakki, Hvolsvöllur, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Blönduós, Staðarskáli, Hólmavík, and Akureyri. Together they form a near-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-world speed depends on car model, battery temperature, and whether other stalls are in use.
Cost
Pricing is dynamic — it varies by 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 CCS-equipped EVs. You'll need the Tesla app installed. Process:
- 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 via 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
In a country with patchy charger uptime, Tesla's reliability is its main selling point. Tourists report <2% out-of-service rates at Iceland Superchargers, vs ~10–15% across the smaller networks combined. If you're route-planning, a Supercharger every ~250 km is the safe spine; fill in 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 you arrive to find every stall in use, ON or N1 alternatives are usually within 5–10 km. Or wait — Iceland turnover is fast.
Bottom line
If you're driving a CCS EV and want the lowest-friction charging experience in Iceland: install the Tesla app before you arrive, route around Superchargers as your primary, and use other networks as backup. For a deeper guide to all seven networks, see the main EV charging guide.