Oct 30, 2024 | General News, Travel & Leisure
A Major Installation Project Hits the Finish Line, Bringing 60 new Tesla Electric Vehicle Destination Chargers to Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 30, 2024) – Mohegan Sun, home to two unique casinos, an award-winning hotel and spa, top-ranking entertainment venues, 30+ dining experiences and the 130,000 square-foot Shops at Mohegan Sun which includes the only Tesla full-scale Sales & Delivery Center in the state, has rolled out 60 brand-new Destination Chargers for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. This now makes Mohegan Sun a hub for charging up, and home to the most Tesla chargers at one location in all of Connecticut.
“With this 2nd phase of our partnership with Tesla complete, Mohegan Sun now has a significant amount of EV charging capacity across our parking areas,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “This EV charging roll out along with recent upgrades to our Royal Suites, the major refresh of our Sun Patio and the opening of the Shed Restaurant, with more incredible dining on the way – is all part of our goal to bring new, fresh and unique experiences and offerings to our guests.”
Available 24/7, these new self-park public Tesla Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun are available on Level Four of the Indian Summer Garage, Level Three of the Riverview Garage and Level Two of Winter Garage. These destination chargers are popular options for charging EVs at hotels, restaurants and resorts, which is why they’re a perfect fit for Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most impressive casino & entertainment destinations in the world. Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun provide roughly 44 miles of range per hour.
When guests arrive at a Destination Charger at Mohegan Sun, Tesla drivers can simply plug in to activate a session. All other electric vehicle Drivers access the Tesla ecosystem by scanning the QR code on the charger and following simple instructions for payment from there. EV Drivers will also be able to monitor charging progress in real time via the Tesla app. These features make for a convenient charging experience, and with no shortage of shopping, dining, nightlife, gaming, special events, award-winning sports & entertainment and more all under one roof at Mohegan Sun, EV drivers will have plenty to do as they charge up!
Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun are compatible with any EV offering both Tesla and Universal adapters. To stay up to date on Tesla destination charging at Mohegan Sun, guests can visit mohegansun.com/tesla
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
Dec 20, 2023 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Environmental Leaders and Future Tesla Owners joined Mohegan Sun and Tesla to Celebrate the opening of Tesla’s Electric Vehicle Sales & Delivery Center at Mohegan Sun and the Expansion of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure to come
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 20th, 2023) – Mohegan Sun and Tesla today celebrated the Grand Opening of the all-new Tesla Electric Vehicle (EV) Showroom that comes equipped with a full Sales & Delivery Center. Attendees
celebrated the opening, the new partnership and the environmental benefits that increased zero emission vehicles can bring to the region.
The new sales and delivery center is the first-of-its-kind in Connecticut. The Mohegan Tribe is a sovereign nation with its own laws, ordinances and governing services which allows for this addition of zero emission vehicle sales to join the Shops at Mohegan Sun. Other jurisdictions which allow manufacturers to sell zero-emission vehicles directly to consumers have seen an increase in electric vehicle adoption which comes with cleaner air and better health outcomes for residents. The partnership will also lead to the expansion of charging infrastructure at Mohegan Sun.
The special occasion on Wednesday, December 20th also showcased some of the very first Tesla buyers taking delivery on their new Tesla at Mohegan Sun.
*Click HERE for additional images of today’s grand opening event
“Opening the Tesla EV Showroom here in our Shops at Mohegan Sun, with a full sales, service and delivery operation, is the next chapter in our constant goal of creating unrivaled experiences across our 5.5 million square foot destination,”-said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “This new partnership allows for a significant upgrade to our existing charging spaces as well, creating an enhanced amenity and more convenience for our guests and travelers throughout the region.”
The Tesla EV Showroom in the Shops at Mohegan Sun is open daily from 10:0am – 7:00pm Sunday through Thursday, and it is open from 10:00am – 10:00pm on 
Friday and Saturday. Visitors can now experience all of Tesla’s products, including taking demo drives of the Model 3, Y, S or X. Guests can also call 860-383-1101 to learn more.
“Tesla’s partnership with the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun underscores their dedication to environmental sustainability,” said Rohan Patel, Tesla’s VP of Public Policy & Business Development. “As Connecticut’s first sales and delivery center of its kind, we anticipate a substantial surge in zero-emission vehicle adoption. The partnership will make electric vehicles and charging infrastructure more accessible to all residents of Connecticut. We commend the Tribe and Mohegan Sun for exemplifying leadership in environmental stewardship and look forward to our work together, including the development of local talent for careers at Tesla.”
Mohegan Sun’s collaboration with Tesla will also result in a substantial deployment of Electric Vehicle chargers throughout Mohegan Sun’s parking infrastructure. A project commencing soon will install 60 new Tesla Universal Wall Connectors to be split across the Riverview garage, Summer garage and Winter garage, which are all connected to the resort. These chargers will work with all electric vehicles so that everyone that may need it will have access to charging. Completion of this project is planned for Spring 2024 and should demand warrant it, Mohegan Sun and Tesla will increase the total past 100. The project currently projects to bring Mohegan Sun’s total to 75 chargers, making Mohegan Sun home to the biggest deployment of Tesla Universal Wall Connectors in Connecticut, and one of the leaders nationwide.
The grand opening celebration Wednesday morning also included comments from Lori Brown, who is the Executive Director for the CT League of Conservation Voters. Brown spoke to how this opening is a win for consumers, a win for the state and a win for the environment and the broader impacts that efforts geared towards sustainability can have.
Mohegan Sun and its parent company, Mohegan, is committed to the economic growth, tourism and community support in and around the regions it operates, and sustainability initiatives is a major part of that continued goal. Tesla will also collaborate with Mohegan to integrate local talent into its workforce development programs, which can provide Mohegan Tribal members and Mohegan team members with opportunities to learn diverse skills and technician training, potentially paving the way for exciting career opportunities with Tesla. Some members of the Mohegan Tribe are already a part of the Tesla team at Mohegan Sun.
The Shops at Mohegan Sun is a 130,000-square-foot two-story dining and shopping pavilion that connects Casino of the Sky to Casino of the Earth. Its breathtaking setting was designed by Rockwell Group and is home to exciting nightlife, award-winning dining and retail locations like COACH, Tommy Bahama, Robert Graham, LIDS, Athleta and Tesla.
The showroom is located across from the popular restaurant, Todd English’s Tuscany, with deliveries taking place nearby at Sky Valet. Test drives for popular Tesla models will also be possible around the resort. Momentum Dollars through Mohegan Sun’s loyalty rewards program (Momentum) will also be accepted for Tesla purchases in the coming weeks. Some Momentum tiers will also have upgraded EV charging perks upon completion of the charging station project.
“Moving toward electric vehicles is a critical environmental goal for our state and this storefront is yet another important step in that progress. Congratulations on the new partnership!” -Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven)
For more updates, stay tuned to mohegansun.com and newsroom.mohgansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 14, 2023 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: Mohegan Sun will celebrate the grand opening of the new Tesla Electric
Vehicle (EV) Showroom with a special ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, December 20th at 11:00am. This event helps launch the very first Tesla EV Showroom in Connecticut that provides guests both Sales & Delivery. Officials will also discuss other developments as part of this partnership.
WHEN / WHERE: Wednesday, December 20th at 11:00am | Tesla EV Showroom in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
WHO: Jeff Hamilton | President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun
Zach Kahn | Senior Policy Manager at Tesla
Lori Brown | Executive Director for CT League of Conservation Voters
Adrienne Farrar Houël | CEO of Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises
*Media is invited to the celebration for visual content, post-event interviews, tours of the Sales & Delivery process and a reception to be held inside the brand-new showroom. Please reach out to Mohegan Director of PR, Cody Chapman, for more details.
IN DETAIL: This past summer, Mohegan Sun and Tesla announced that a first-of-its-kind Tesla EV Showroom and Sales & Delivery Center was coming soon to Mohegan Sun. This exciting venture celebrates its Grand Opening on Wednesday, December 20th at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with officials from Mohegan Sun, Tesla and other special guests. This event will also mark some of the very first Mohegan Sun deliveries to new Tesla buyers involving popular models like the Model Y, Model 3 and Model S. The Tesla EV Showroom is centrally located in the 130,000 square-foot Shops at Mohegan Sun, and is also steps away from world-class dining, luxury hotel towers, two unique casinos, the massive Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, award-winning entertainment that includes Bruce Springsteen in April, and much more.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com or Mohegan Sun’s newsroom.
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Jul 26, 2023 | Breaking News, Employment, General News
A Tesla Sales & Delivery Center will Open this Fall at Mohegan Sun providing guests the opportunity to Purchase cars from the Global EV Leader
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 26th, 2023) – Mohegan Sun, one of the premier
entertainment destinations in the United States, has announced that it is amping up its game by opening a state-of-the-art Tesla Electric Vehicle (EV) Showroom. Set to open this fall, the unique Tesla Sales & Delivery Center will be located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Locals and visitors alike will soon have the chance to take home the Model Y, Model 3, Model S and more. Guests will also be able to learn more about Tesla’s solar and storage products.
This announcement between Mohegan Sun and the global EV leader, Tesla, creates a first-of-its-kind venture in Connecticut with the premiere Sales & Delivery center operating on Sovereign Tribal land.
“We’re really excited about this new Tesla EV Showroom opening this fall at Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “This endeavor with Tesla marks an electrifying milestone in Mohegan Sun’s commitment to fostering impactful relationships, promoting environmental sustainability and offering cutting-edge experiences for our millions of annual guests, each of which are core goals of Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Tribe.”
This new Tesla EV Showroom at Mohegan Sun is currently slated for a Fall 2023 opening. At that point, Connecticut residents and beyond can conveniently purchase and pick up their Tesla vehicles.
Tesla will also collaborate with Mohegan to integrate local talent into its workforce development programs, which can provide Mohegan Tribal members and Mohegan Team Members with opportunities to learn diverse skills and technician training, potentially paving the way for exciting career opportunities with Tesla.
The Shops at Mohegan Sun is a 130,000-square-foot two-story dining and shopping pavilion that connects Casino of the Sky to Casino of the Earth. Its breathtaking setting was designed by Rockwell Group and is home to exciting nightlife, award-winning dining and retail locations like COACH, Tommy Bahama, Robert Graham, LIDS and soon, Athleta and Tesla.
The showroom will be located across from Todd English’s Tuscany, with deliveries taking place nearby at Sky valet. Test drives for popular Tesla models will also be possible around the resort. Upon launch, Momentum Dollars through Mohegan Sun’s loyalty rewards program (Momentum) will be accepted for Tesla purchases.
For updates, stay tuned to mohegansun.com and newsroom.mohgansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jan 12, 2017 | Entertainment
Performing live in the Arena on April 12th with special guests Poison & Tesla
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 12, 2017) – Fresh off winning their fan voted Classic Rock Magazine “Album of the Year” award, Def Leppard announced they will return to the road this spring for a three month run across North America. The Live Nation promoted outing will storm through cities across parts of the U.S. and Canada. This new leg of dates follows the group’s massive 70+ city 2016 tour and is set to be live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $129.00, $89.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Friday, January 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, January 21st, subject to availability.
With two prestigious Diamond Awards to their credit, Def Leppard—Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Vivan Campbell, Rick “Sav” Savage and Rick Allen—continues to stand tall in the music industry and deliver some of the most iconic Rock melodies and memorable anthems of all time. Most recently, their 2015 self-titled album featured singles “Dangerous” and “Let’s Go” which premiered via RollingStone.com and hit #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart.
The tour also marks the first time in over 5 years that Poison will tour with all original members. Members including Bret Michaels, CC DeVille, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett. Poison has sold over 40 million records and is set to perform some of its greatest hits including “Nothin’ but a Good Time,” “Every Rose has its Thorn,” “Talk Dirty to Me,” “Unskinny Bop” and “Something to Believe In.”
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
