Can the Blazer use Tesla chargers? What will charging cost me?
Right now, they can only use a very small number of magic dock locations. You can find these in the Tesla app.
Later this year, they should gain access to more stations. The exact timing is unclear since it was announced for this year, but then Elon let go of the supercharger staff, and it seems like progress has slowed. No other brands have gained access since the first batch before that happened. Once it happens, an adapter will be needed. The cost of electricity will vary depending on the location. Charging a Model 3 can cost between $15-35 for a 10-80% charge, depending on local rates and whether it’s peak or off-peak hours.
Even when Chevy gains access to the larger network, it won’t include all superchargers. Older version one and two superchargers use an outdated protocol, but most superchargers will be included. If you want to check if a supercharger nearby is a V3 or newer that works, check its charge speed. If it’s 250 kW or higher, then it’s one the Chevy can use.
Level two destination chargers are different. You can use most of those now with an adapter, though the property owner can limit it to Tesla only if they choose.
@Riley
They haven’t opened all the V3 (250 kW) stations to other cars. I’ve read that some busy V3 stations will remain for Tesla only.
Haven said:
@Riley
They haven’t opened all the V3 (250 kW) stations to other cars. I’ve read that some busy V3 stations will remain for Tesla only.
Do you have a source on that? I believe you, but I’m curious to read more since I haven’t heard that before.
@Riley
There are V3 chargers in our area that aren’t open to non-Tesla vehicles like Ford and Rivian. Tesla hasn’t officially stated if the stations need updates or if they are purposely holding back due to demand. We might never find out.
@Riley
Thanks. Will it show the speed on the charger?
Marlo said:
@Riley
Thanks. Will it show the speed on the charger?
No, use an app like PlugShare or the Tesla app to find out.
Marlo said:
@Riley
Thanks. Will it show the speed on the charger?
All Tesla superchargers that GM will access will max out the Blazer’s charging speed if that’s your concern. They are all DCFC, and Tesla keeps branding minimal, so they don’t show the speed. You’ll just use the Blazer’s navigation to choose a station when they become available (and when you have an adapter).
You can use most Tesla destination (L2) chargers with an adapter often called a Teslatap. Superchargers mostly won’t work until Elon opens them up.
Parrish said:
You can use most Tesla destination (L2) chargers with an adapter often called a Teslatap. Superchargers mostly won’t work until Elon opens them up.
Do you think he will open them?
@Marlo
He has said he plans to, and it’s already open to Ford and Rivian, but it’s Elon. The only way to know if or when it will happen is to keep an eye on his announcements.
Parrish said:
@Marlo
He has said he plans to, and it’s already open to Ford and Rivian, but it’s Elon. The only way to know if or when it will happen is to keep an eye on his announcements.
That’s why I don’t want to buy a Tesla. The guy is unpredictable.
Parrish said:
You can use most Tesla destination (L2) chargers with an adapter often called a Teslatap. Superchargers mostly won’t work until Elon opens them up.
Superchargers mostly won’t work until Elon opens them up
They have signed a deal to open 15,000 Superchargers to NACS vehicles or those with an approved NACS adapter.
That said, Tesla has been slow to act, and if they continue, we might see a major lawsuit about it.
In case anyone hasn’t seen it yet, Tesla opened up their Supercharger network to GM this past Wednesday. If you’re in the US, you can order an adapter when you activate the network in the Public charging section of the myChevrolet mobile app.
There’s a video about halfway down this page with info