>> THIS MORNING IF YOU OWN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, MAYBE YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE OF THE NEED TO SPRINGS MIGHT BE LOOKING. A LOT BRIGHTER FOR YOU THIS MORNING. THE CITY IS LOOKING TO ADD PLACES FOR YOU TO PLUG IN AND CHARGE THAT TESLA GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MERCEDES MARTINEZ IS EXPLAINING WHERE THEY CAN GO IF IT IS APPROVED. MERCEDES. >> IF YOU DRIVE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE LIKE A TESLA, YOU KNOW, THERE’S NOWHERE TO PLUG IN AND CHARGE UP IN BONITA SPRINGS. >> THE ONLY OPTIONS ARE MILES AWAY, BUT CITY LEADERS ARE LOOKING TO POTENTIALLY CHANGE THAT TODAY. RIGHT NOW, THERE ARE NO PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE FAST CHARGING STATIONS WITHIN BONITA SPRINGS CITY LIMITS. >> MEANING YOU OFTEN HAVE TO HEAD TO IMMOKALEE ROAD OR TO THE MIRAMAR OUTLETS JUST TO POWER UP. COUNCILMEMBER LOREN CAR IS THE ONE LEADING THE CONVERSATION TODAY CITY COUNCIL WILL TALK ABOUT THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF INSTALLING TESLA SUPERCHARGERS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA LIKE FELT STREET AND LEMON TREE PLAZA EACH HAVING A TOTAL OF 4 CHARGERS. >> TODAY’S BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS AT 05:30PM. YOU CAN COUNTER GULF
Bonita Springs City Council to discuss adding Tesla Superchargers downtown
Updated: 6:54 AM EST Feb 4, 2026
Bonita Springs city leaders are set to discuss the potential installation of Tesla Superchargers in the downtown area, a move that could bring the city its first publicly accessible fast-charging electric vehicle stations.Currently, there are no public fast-charging EV stations within Bonita Springs city limits. That means residents and visitors who drive electric vehicles must travel to the closest options located along Immokalee Road or at the Miramar Outlets.At a City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening, Council Member Lauren Carr will lead the discussion, asking council members to consider the benefits of adding Tesla Superchargers downtown and to provide direction to city staff to evaluate the feasibility of the idea.The goal is to serve the growing number of EV drivers who live, work, and travel in Bonita Springs, and generate additional economic activity for nearby restaurants, shops, and businesses. City Council is expected to discuss the proposal during its meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Count on Gulf Coast News to let you know what comes out of the meeting.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. —
Bonita Springs city leaders are set to discuss the potential installation of Tesla Superchargers in the downtown area, a move that could bring the city its first publicly accessible fast-charging electric vehicle stations.
Currently, there are no public fast-charging EV stations within Bonita Springs city limits. That means residents and visitors who drive electric vehicles must travel to the closest options located along Immokalee Road or at the Miramar Outlets.
At a City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening, Council Member Lauren Carr will lead the discussion, asking council members to consider the benefits of adding Tesla Superchargers downtown and to provide direction to city staff to evaluate the feasibility of the idea.
The goal is to serve the growing number of EV drivers who live, work, and travel in Bonita Springs, and generate additional economic activity for nearby restaurants, shops, and businesses.
City Council is expected to discuss the proposal during its meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Count on Gulf Coast News to let you know what comes out of the meeting.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
