Level 2 charging is easier on your battery. It’s best to charge slowly at places where you park for a long time, like home or work.
Zyler said:
Level 2 charging is easier on your battery. It’s best to charge slowly at places where you park for a long time, like home or work.
Good to know, thanks for the advice!
You’ll need to find CCS charging stations. Tesla’s Magic Dock is the only option for now, and the nearest one to me is nine hours away through the mountains.
ChargePoint stations are reliable, even if sometimes pricey. We should have access to Tesla’s network by next quarter. You’ll likely need to buy an adapter. Also, it’s good to know the difference between Level 2 and DC fast charging.
Electrify America or other 350kW stations are your best bet for fast charging. Tesla will only offer about 100kW for your car. The best strategy is probably to charge during work hours, even if it’s slower.
@Lior
That’s interesting. Remember, Electrify America lets you charge for free for 30 minutes, then you have to wait an hour to plug in again. Make sure your dealership sets up your EA account correctly. If you find charging at work too expensive, consider setting up home charging, which may cost about the same.
@West
Unfortunately, I bought the car used, so I didn’t get the free EA charging deal. I’ll check back with the dealership.
Lior said:
@West
Unfortunately, I bought the car used, so I didn’t get the free EA charging deal. I’ll check back with the dealership.
That’s usually only available to the original owner, but it’s worth asking about.
Just checked my charger—it’s 16 amps.