Gas stations make most of their profits from people shopping at the convenience store portion of the establishment during fueling trips. It has been known for some time that gas stations don't profit largely from the gas itself. In the coming years, as fuel becomes less necessary, many stations may be forced to close shop, since consumers won't have a reason to stop.

Tesla is hoping to get in early and begin setting up some stations for EV charging. This way, as the transition to EVs becomes more imminent, gas stations can simply convert to EV stations over time. Also, since EVs take longer to charge, the convenience store portion of the businesses may see even greater profits.

Some stations are already contributing to energy costs related to EV chargers due to the additional business generated from such ventures. There is no information at this point stating that Tesla will be getting any kickbacks.