Charging my Mach E at Tesla Charging Station

[CanadaGlen]

I am heading to Florida from Canada. I want to utilize Tesla charging stations along the way. Can I purchase an adapter to enable me to use Tesla chargers? Anyone have any reservations about doing this?
Is there any recommendations as to an adapter that people have purchased or recommendations as to one to avoid. Thank you

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[Mach-Lee]

There are only a handful of Magic Dock Supercharger sites that can charge a Mach-E:

https://www.tesla.com/findus?v=2&bo...7200124,-97.783448453125&zoom=6&filters=party

There is no adapter Tesla available that works on regular Superchargers yet. That will come next year. Suggest doing more research on trip planning if you are new to EVs.

You will have to rely on Electrify America and EVgo stations for most of the trip.

 

[Space_Pony]

Plugshare is your friend. Use it.

 

[hybrid2bev]

ABRP is your best friend. ?

ABRP before you go plan out your stops. Use PlugShare before and during your trip to validate the chargers are working.

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[CanadaGlen]

Plugshare is your friend. Use it.

Just had a look at the plug share app. Thank you. That is a game changer.

 

[Space_Pony]

I've found that ABRP does not show chargers that are listed in Plugshare and Ford Charge Assist.

 

[Old_Norm]

I am heading to Florida from Canada. I want to utilize Tesla charging stations along the way. Can I purchase an adapter to enable me to use Tesla chargers? Anyone have any reservations about doing this?
Is there any recommendations as to an adapter that people have purchased or recommendations as to one to avoid. Thank you
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I am heading to Florida from Canada. I want to utilize Tesla charging stations along the way. Can I purchase an adapter to enable me to use Tesla chargers? Anyone have any reservations about doing this?
Is there any recommendations as to an adapter that people have purchased or recommendations as to one to avoid. Thank you

You can use this to charge at a Tesla destination charger.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7MN8LZ2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

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[generaltso]

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That won‘t work with Superchargers.

 

[New2EV]

In Florida, Florida Power and Light (FPL) has their own chargers as well.

https://www.fpl.com/electric-vehicles/evolution.html#chargermap

There is a FPL app, not sure if they show up on other apps or not.

 

[RickMachE]

In Florida, Florida Power and Light (FPL) has their own chargers as well.

https://www.fpl.com/electric-vehicles/evolution.html#chargermap

There is a FPL app, not sure if they show up on other apps or not.

Used them. Very good network.

 

[Old_Norm]

That won‘t work with Superchargers.

Who said it would? The OP asked, "Can I purchase an adapter to enable me to use Tesla chargers?" I think my response and the video were pretty clear about what the adapter worked with.

 

[generaltso]

Who said it would? The OP asked, "Can I purchase an adapter to enable me to use Tesla chargers?" I think my response and the video were pretty clear about what the adapter worked with.

The OP is looking to use Tesla chargers “along the way” on a long road trip. Pretty sure he meant Superchargers.

 

[Old_Norm]

The OP is looking to use Tesla chargers “along the way” on a long road trip. Pretty sure he meant Superchargers.

For everyone's information, Tesla Destination chargers are along the way and can be used on a long trip. I used one on a trip to Georgia when the EA chargers at a Walmart Supercenter were out of service. It was slow but got me to the next EA station.

 

[generaltso]

For everyone's information, Tesla Destination chargers are along the way and can be used on a long trip. I used one on a trip to Georgia when the EA chargers at a Walmart Supercenter were out of service. It was slow but got me to the next EA station.

If that was the plan from Canada to Florida, it would be a long LONG trip.

 

[RickMachE]

For everyone's information, Tesla Destination chargers are along the way and can be used on a long trip. I used one on a trip to Georgia when the EA chargers at a Walmart Supercenter were out of service. It was slow but got me to the next EA station.

For that matter, any level 2 chargers can be used along the way, in a pinch. They're all very slow though. Telsa destination chargers are a tad faster, but gaining 20 - 25 miles an hour is only a stop-gap to get to the next charging location.

Better to adequately plan your trip, checking every location in PlugShare in advance AND the day of the trip. EA's app also shows status, although with no commentary. You can see "FULL" and then fill up more at the prior charger if possible.

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