Tesla has started installing centralized payment kiosks at Supercharger sites in Canada, and the first publicly documented one showed up in Kingston, Ontario.
Supercharger tracker MarcoRP shared a photo of a standalone card-payment terminal at a Kingston Supercharger that was still waiting to be energized. Drive Tesla Canada reported the sighting on October 12, 2026, calling it the first publicly documented Canadian installation of Tesla’s newer shared payment system. The equipment was photographed before the station went live, so this is an installation milestone rather than proof that card payments are already working there.
How the kiosks work
In the United States, Tesla began rolling these touchscreen kiosks out at select V4 Superchargers in late 2025. Instead of putting a card reader on every stall, one shared terminal can authorize sessions for multiple chargers.
For non-Tesla drivers, the flow is simple once the site is live: plug in, use the kiosk to pick up your session, pay by card, and watch progress on the screen. Tesla owners keep automatic billing through their Tesla accounts and do not need the kiosk.
The shared design also cuts maintenance. One weather-protected unit replaces a row of outdoor readers bolted to every post.
Pricing is still unknown in Canada
Whether kiosk charging will cost more here is still an open question. Early U.S. reports suggested some drivers saw kiosk rates roughly double the Tesla-owner app rate, but Canadian kiosk pricing has not been confirmed. Tesla already charges non-Tesla vehicles differently from Tesla accounts in many markets, and a Supercharging membership (where offered) can bring app rates closer to owner pricing.
Until Kingston’s stalls and terminal are energized, treat the photo as a preview. Check the Tesla app or site listings before you plan a stop on the Toronto–Ottawa–Montréal corridor.
Why it matters for Canadian EV drivers
Kingston sits on a busy Highway 401 travel path between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal. Card payment without the Tesla app helps rental drivers, guests, and owners of other EVs that can use NACS-compatible Superchargers. Tesla owners will notice little change day to day.
For more on Canada’s fast-charging picture, see our earlier report on Canada Q3 fast charging and Tesla’s share. Ontario drivers watching overnight rates at home may also want our note on the Ontario ultra-low overnight electricity rate. If you are weighing public charging against charging at home in Ontario, our guide covers the costs.
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