Tesla revealed the winners from its Q1 2026 Supercharger community voting program on May 21, 2026, naming 37 new locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. The announcement also opened the Q2 2026 voting cycle, giving Tesla owners until the end of the quarter to influence where the next batch of stations gets built.
The voting program operates on a simple mechanic: Tesla owners receive 5 votes per quarter, with a limit of one vote per location. Sites that accumulate enough community support move into Tesla's development pipeline for feasibility review, permitting, and construction. Over 1,000 candidate sites are currently cataloged on the platform.
Q1 2026 Winners: 37 Locations Across Three Regions
The 37 selected locations span three geographic groups, with North America taking the largest share at 21 sites.
| Region | Winners | Notable Sites |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 21 | Tok (AK), Furnace Creek (CA), Gunnison (CO), Clewiston (FL), Study Butte (TX), Bear Lake (UT) |
| Europe & Middle East | 11 | Portree (UK), Poreč (Croatia), Braga (Portugal), Balatonfüred (Hungary), Poprad (Slovakia) |
| Asia-Pacific | 5 | Esperance (Australia), Furano (Japan), Geoje (South Korea), Yong Peng (Malaysia), Ban Bueng (Thailand) |
The full North American list includes four Canadian cities — Drumheller (Alberta), Sydney, Orléans, and Boucherville — alongside Bogotá, Colombia, which marks Tesla's first Supercharger voting win in South America for 2026.
Remote and Underserved Routes Lead the Pack
The selection reflects a clear priority: filling in charging gaps on routes where EV drivers currently have limited options. Tok, Alaska sits on the Alaska Highway, roughly 200 miles east of Fairbanks, and has long been a coverage black spot for long-distance EV travel in the state. Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park addresses one of the most extreme thermal environments in North America — critical infrastructure for visitors during the spring and fall shoulder seasons when park visits spike.
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In Europe, Portree on the Isle of Skye, Scotland is the standout selection — a destination that sees heavy tourist traffic but sits at the end of a single road with no practical charging infrastructure for non-Tesla EVs. Furano in Hokkaido, Japan serves a similar function: a popular ski and lavender tourism destination that has lacked convenient fast charging.
How the Voting Pipeline Works in Practice
Winning a quarterly vote does not guarantee immediate construction. Tesla reviews each selected site for grid connectivity, permitting feasibility, and land access before committing to a build timeline. Sites in remote areas — like Tok or Esperance in Western Australia — often face longer lead times due to grid infrastructure constraints.
That said, the voting program has a strong track record of converting community picks into operational stations. Tesla typically begins construction planning within 6 to 18 months of a site being selected, depending on permitting complexity and regional utility coordination.
Q2 2026 Voting: Now Open
Tesla opened the Q2 2026 voting cycle immediately after revealing the Q1 results. Owners in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific can access the voting portal through their Tesla account. Each owner receives 5 votes for the quarter, and the live leaderboard on the platform shows real-time standings for candidate locations.
The Q2 2026 deadline has not been officially announced, but based on prior cycles, voting typically closes approximately 10 to 12 weeks into the quarter, with results announced in the following cycle.
The Bottom Line for Tesla Drivers
Thirty-seven new Supercharger locations heading into Tesla's development pipeline represents meaningful progress on the network's long-tail gaps — the remote routes and tourist destinations that existing infrastructure has not yet reached. The community voting mechanism gives owners a direct lever to prioritize their specific travel corridors over corporate-led expansion decisions.
If your preferred route still lacks coverage, Q2 2026 voting is open now. One vote per location, five votes per quarter.
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