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Shinsegae department store opens Tesla charging stations

By Rajiv MenonKorea
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Tesla has completed the installation of three Destination Chargers at Shinsegae department store in the Gangnam, Seoul.

The move follows the opening of two showrooms in the city last month as the brand picks up momentum with its South Korean operations.

Shinsegae department store opens Tesla charging stations

It was the second set of Tesla chargers introduced at a Shinsegae outlet after another batch was installed at the Yeoju Premium Outlets.

Shinsegae department store opens Tesla charging stations

The Korean giant Shinsegae Group signed a partnership with the American automaker last year, planning to equip 25 of its locations with Tesla’s charging stations this year.

One of the two Tesla stores that opened last week is located in Starfield Hanam, the largest shopping complex in Korea, which opened last year under a Shinsegae-Taubman partnership.

Questions & Answers

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How many Tesla charging stations does Shinsegae Group plan to install this year?

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Shinsegae Group plans to equip 25 of its locations with Tesla's charging stations this year. This is part of a partnership signed with the American automaker last year.

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Where are the recently opened Tesla charging stations located?

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Tesla has installed three Destination Chargers at the Shinsegae department store in Gangnam, Seoul. This is the second set of Tesla chargers at a Shinsegae outlet.

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Which other Shinsegae location already has Tesla charging stations?

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Another batch of Tesla charging stations was previously installed at the Yeoju Premium Outlets. The new stations in Gangnam are the second set at a Shinsegae outlet.

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Where are Tesla's new showrooms in Seoul located?

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The article mentions two showrooms opened in Seoul last month. One of these new Tesla stores is located within Starfield Hanam, the largest shopping complex in Korea.

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