With the availability of the NACS adapter for new owners and access to Tesla chargers, are you planning to use it? Personally, I prefer the 350kw EA stations nearby for regular use and see Tesla chargers as more of a road trip option. What about you?
Tesla chargers will be my last resort. The CCS stations we currently use offer better charging capabilities, so there’s no real advantage to using Tesla chargers unless absolutely necessary.
Archer said:
Tesla chargers will be my last resort. The CCS stations we currently use offer better charging capabilities, so there’s no real advantage to using Tesla chargers unless absolutely necessary.
I’m buying the adapter just to have it in the frunk for longer trips, but Tesla will not be my go-to option for charging.
@Stevie
That’s exactly my strategy. Store it in the frunk and only use it when there’s no other choice.
@Stevie
When in doubt, just frunk it and forget.
Archer said:
Tesla chargers will be my last resort. The CCS stations we currently use offer better charging capabilities, so there’s no real advantage to using Tesla chargers unless absolutely necessary.
As someone considering an EV, why are Tesla chargers considered worse? Is it because of slower charging speeds?
@Parker
Yes, Tesla chargers operate at 400v which allows them to only charge at half the speed of an EA station.
Archer said:
@Parker
Yes, Tesla chargers operate at 400v which allows them to only charge at half the speed of an EA station.
I’ll keep an adapter in the frunk too, mostly for peace of mind. They’re more widespread than EA and ChargePoint, but it’s purely a backup plan.
@Asher
That’s my plan as well. It’s more about having it just in case, although I don’t anticipate needing to use it often.
Archer said:
@Asher
That’s my plan as well. It’s more about having it just in case, although I don’t anticipate needing to use it often.
I’m currently leasing a light long-range model. Thinking of buying it out or maybe upgrading to the GT line. What do you think?
@Asher
In my experience, returning a leased car and then buying a lease return can sometimes be more cost-effective than buying out your current lease.
@Asher
It really depends on what features are important to you. I opted for the limited edition GT Line for specific features like the tech package and AWD for better performance.
Archer said:
@Asher
It really depends on what features are important to you. I opted for the limited edition GT Line for specific features like the tech package and AWD for better performance.
Good to know the 2025 GT Line will replace the capacitive buttons with regular ones.
@Noor
Absolutely, capacitive buttons are a poor choice for car controls. Too easy to activate by accident.
I try to support businesses that treat their employees well and are owned by ethical individuals. For this reason, I would prefer not to use Tesla chargers unless absolutely necessary.
@Parker
Tesla Superchargers are limited to about 90kW for our EVs, whereas newer generations of chargers might support full-speed charging for our cars in the future.
Archer said:
Tesla chargers will be my last resort. The CCS stations we currently use offer better charging capabilities, so there’s no real advantage to using Tesla chargers unless absolutely necessary.
While Tesla chargers are slower, they are often cheaper in my area, which might make them a more cost-effective option despite the lower speed.
@Flann
In my experience, Tesla chargers tend to be a slower and more expensive option compared to others available.
Since I already have a level 2 charger at home, the Tesla Supercharger network will primarily be useful to me during travels.
Micah said:
I try to support businesses that treat their employees well and are owned by ethical individuals. For this reason, I would prefer not to use Tesla chargers unless absolutely necessary.
I agree, but if I’m in a bind during a road trip, especially with my family, I’ll use it as a last resort.