Tesla drivers can now plug in and charge up their vehicle while they are on the go at one of the most desirable shopping and eating destinations in the state of Georgia. Tesla Supercharger Stations are now operable in the Target parking lot inside the Camp Creek Marketplace. Tesla installed 12 Supercharger stations for Tesla drivers and four ChargePoint EV chargers for other electric vehicles. Tesla decided to partner with the Target at the Camp Creek Marketplace due to its proximity to the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 

“We are excited that Tesla has selected us as the “City of Choice” to promote clean energy and improve the quality of life in our community,” said Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham. “The Camp Creek Marketplace is the number one Tax Allocation District in the state and is a prime destination for electric vehicle owners to recharge their vehicles while exploring what our City has to offer. This collaborative partnership will serve as a catalyst for other communities to follow suit towards improving our environment.”  

The unveiling of the Tesla Superchargers in East Point comes days after President Joe Biden announced his push to build a national EV charging system under a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, promising to have at least 500,000 devices installed across the U.S. by 2030. Tesla originally approached East Point’s Power Department in 2019 to assist with the project, but the project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alicia Persons, East Point Power Project Manager, says Tesla approached East Point Power again at the beginning of 2021 and her team was able to complete the project within a month.  

“Tesla’s team installed the Superchargers, but East Point Power assisted with running conduit, installing meters and transformers,” said Alicia Persons, East Point Power Project Manager. “The charging stations are a win-win for both the City of East Point and Tesla drivers.”