Tesla installs free car vacuums at Superchargers amid amenity push

Tesla has started testing a new amenity at one of its latest V4 Supercharger locations in Germany. A free car vacuum positioned directly beside the charging stalls, allowing drivers to clean their vehicles while they top up on energy. The trial marks what appears to be the first time a dedicated car vacuum has been integrated into the Supercharger network, further blurring the line between a traditional fuel station and a modern EV service hub.

The setup was first spotted by Tesla owner Warren Whyte at the Pforzheim Supercharger site on Karlsruher Strasse in Baden‑Württemberg, a busy location equipped with 20 V4 stalls that serve both Tesla and non‑Tesla EVs. Sharing photos on X, Whyte called it “a great feature,” noting that the vacuum is placed right next to the Tesla Charging stalls so owners “don’t waste any time” while plugged in.

A fully loaded Supercharger site

The Pforzheim location is already one of Tesla’s more premium Supercharger sites, featuring a solar canopy over the stalls and a dedicated lounge area for drivers. With the addition of the vacuum, the site now combines fast charging, covered parking, indoor seating, and basic car‑care tools in a single location.

For years, EV drivers have criticized public charging sites for lacking the basics that are taken for granted at petrol station – trash bins, window cleaning tools, restrooms, shade, and simple maintenance equipment. Tesla has been responding by rolling out improved lighting, canopies, lounges, and in some cases tire air compressors at larger sites. Tesla is steadily transforming select Superchargers from simple charging points into full‑service rest and maintenance hubs, particularly in Europe where long‑distance EV travel is common.

Because the Pforzheim site’s V4 hardware is open to other EV brands, the vacuum also benefits non‑Tesla drivers who choose the station for its speed and amenities.

Early pilot

So far, Tesla has not announced a formal “car vacuum” program, and there is no indication that vacuums will appear across the entire Supercharger network in the near term. The Pforzheim installation is likely the first pilot of its kind across Tesla’s global charging network.

If usage and feedback are positive, Tesla could prioritize similar installations at large, high‑traffic hubs where the added cost is easier to justify and where Tesla is already investing in lounges, solar canopies, and other premium features.

Tesla is increasingly positioning flagship locations as multi‑service destinations where drivers can charge, rest, and take care of small chores in a single stop. Pforzheim offers an early look at how Tesla may continue to evolve the Supercharger experience.