Tesla Owner Calls Police on Rivian Driver Using Supercharger

[Rory]

https://www.pcmag.com/news/tesla-owner-calls-police-on-rivian-driver-using-supercharger

and the source for the story. (source added after several skeptical posts in reply to the original PC Magazine story).

Uh Oh.

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[bshaw]

Eh, seems like a post/article specifically designed to elicit a strong reaction out of people (that gets more clicks). It's missing key details, like was the station full and the angry guy was blocked?

I was at a Tesla station on Wednesday with my adapter. Guy with a model Y walked over and was super nice. He even spotted me while I inched over the curb in order to get close enough to use the short cable. Other Tesla drivers didn't even look up to see that a non-Tesla was charging near them.

 

[Ghost Ryder]

Eh, seems like a post/article specifically designed to elicit a strong reaction out of people (that gets more clicks). It's missing key details, like was the station full and the angry guy was blocked?

I was at a Tesla station on Wednesday with my adapter. Guy with a model Y walked over and was super nice. He even spotted me while I inched over the curb in order to get close enough to use the short cable. Other Tesla drivers didn't even look up to see that a non-Tesla was charging near them.

That's the world we live in. Everything is sensationalize. I'm surprise that the interaction was not recorded and posted on tik tok.

 

[generaltso]

He didn’t even have the right adapter. Since he bought it on Amazon, it was likley a Level 2 adapter. I guess the Tesla owner wasn’t the only one needing more education.

 

[Dear_OP]

Pfft... time to make Supercharger look better.

It's gonna be all harmony and friendly until long weekends at busy SCs.

 

[Billyk24]

Lets hope those 50kW charging Bolts never make it to Tesla Superchargers for starters.

 

[Jimrpa]

Lets hope those 50kW charging Bolts never make it to Tesla Superchargers for starters.

Awww… poor Bolt. It’s like that one kid in school that ALL the cool kids used to bully, simply because they were bigger and stronger.

 

[Jimrpa]

https://www.pcmag.com/news/tesla-owner-calls-police-on-rivian-driver-using-supercharger

Uh Oh.

I read the article, but I didn’t see it mentioned anywhere - does anyone know if the Tesla owner’s name was Karen? ?

 

[stealthytolkien]

Given this is on PCMag and just given how vaguely it reads, I suspect that this entire article is a made-up story.

 

[Blue highway]

Given this is on PCMag and just given how vaguely it reads, I suspect that this entire article is a made-up story.

Makin stuff up is now automatic! let me share...

... hey chat GPT write me a news story about conflict at a Tesla charging station including a Tesla owner and a Rivian owner


ChatGPT
Title: Charging Station Clash: Tesla Owner and Rivian Owner Engage in Conflict Over Spot
In a scene reflecting the intensifying competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market, a dispute erupted at a Tesla charging station between a Tesla owner and a Rivian owner, highlighting the challenges of shared infrastructure.

The incident occurred at a bustling Tesla Supercharger station in a suburban area, where EV owners often converge to recharge their vehicles. Tensions flared when a Tesla Model 3 owner, Mark Johnson, arrived at the station, only to find all but one of the charging spots occupied. The lone available spot was occupied by a Rivian R1T, belonging to Sarah Lee, a Rivian enthusiast.
Eyewitnesses reported that Johnson approached Lee, politely requesting that she vacate the spot so he could charge his Tesla. However, Lee, who had been waiting for her Rivian to charge, refused to yield, citing the lack of available charging stations compatible with Rivian's charging standard nearby.

As the exchange grew heated, bystanders attempted to intervene, urging both parties to find an amicable solution. However, neither Johnson nor Lee were willing to back down, each asserting their right to use the charging spot.

"The Supercharger network was designed for Tesla owners," Johnson argued, "Rivian owners should use their own charging stations."
In response, Lee defended her position, stating, "There aren't enough Rivian chargers around here, and I need to charge my vehicle just like anyone else."
Witnesses reported that the situation escalated when Johnson attempted to unplug Lee's Rivian vehicle forcefully, leading to a brief physical altercation before onlookers managed to separate them. Concerned bystanders called the local authorities, prompting the arrival of law enforcement officers to defuse the situation.

Police officers mediated the dispute, advising both parties to respect each other's right to charge their vehicles and reminding them of the importance of maintaining peace in public spaces. Ultimately, Johnson reluctantly agreed to wait for another charging spot to become available, while Lee promised to vacate the spot as soon as her Rivian reached an adequate charge level.
The incident serves as a reminder of the growing pains associated with the rapid expansion of the EV market and the need for collaborative efforts to address infrastructure challenges. As EV manufacturers like Tesla and Rivian continue to innovate and expand their charging networks, stakeholders must work together to ensure equitable access to charging stations and promote responsible behavior among EV owners.

 

[stealthytolkien]

Makin stuff up is now automatic! let me share...

... hey chat GPT write me a news story about conflict at a Tesla charging station including a Tesla owner and a Rivian owner


ChatGPT
Title: Charging Station Clash: Tesla Owner and Rivian Owner Engage in Conflict Over Spot
In a scene reflecting the intensifying competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market, a dispute erupted at a Tesla charging station between a Tesla owner and a Rivian owner, highlighting the challenges of shared infrastructure.

The incident occurred at a bustling Tesla Supercharger station in a suburban area, where EV owners often converge to recharge their vehicles. Tensions flared when a Tesla Model 3 owner, Mark Johnson, arrived at the station, only to find all but one of the charging spots occupied. The lone available spot was occupied by a Rivian R1T, belonging to Sarah Lee, a Rivian enthusiast.
Eyewitnesses reported that Johnson approached Lee, politely requesting that she vacate the spot so he could charge his Tesla. However, Lee, who had been waiting for her Rivian to charge, refused to yield, citing the lack of available charging stations compatible with Rivian's charging standard nearby.

As the exchange grew heated, bystanders attempted to intervene, urging both parties to find an amicable solution. However, neither Johnson nor Lee were willing to back down, each asserting their right to use the charging spot.

"The Supercharger network was designed for Tesla owners," Johnson argued, "Rivian owners should use their own charging stations."
In response, Lee defended her position, stating, "There aren't enough Rivian chargers around here, and I need to charge my vehicle just like anyone else."
Witnesses reported that the situation escalated when Johnson attempted to unplug Lee's Rivian vehicle forcefully, leading to a brief physical altercation before onlookers managed to separate them. Concerned bystanders called the local authorities, prompting the arrival of law enforcement officers to defuse the situation.

Police officers mediated the dispute, advising both parties to respect each other's right to charge their vehicles and reminding them of the importance of maintaining peace in public spaces. Ultimately, Johnson reluctantly agreed to wait for another charging spot to become available, while Lee promised to vacate the spot as soon as her Rivian reached an adequate charge level.
The incident serves as a reminder of the growing pains associated with the rapid expansion of the EV market and the need for collaborative efforts to address infrastructure challenges. As EV manufacturers like Tesla and Rivian continue to innovate and expand their charging networks, stakeholders must work together to ensure equitable access to charging stations and promote responsible behavior among EV owners.

I mean, you kind of just, made this up, man!

 

[leeman]

Oh my God you have to be kidding me this is the funniest thing I've ever heard

 

[Rory]

Here's the original post by the person who was trying to charge his Rivian.

 

[bshaw]

Makin stuff up is now automatic! let me share...

... hey chat GPT write me a news story about conflict at a Tesla charging station including a Tesla owner and a Rivian owner


ChatGPT
Title: Charging Station Clash: Tesla Owner and Rivian Owner Engage in Conflict Over Spot
In a scene reflecting the intensifying competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market, a dispute erupted at a Tesla charging station between a Tesla owner and a Rivian owner, highlighting the challenges of shared infrastructure.

The incident occurred at a bustling Tesla Supercharger station in a suburban area, where EV owners often converge to recharge their vehicles. Tensions flared when a Tesla Model 3 owner, Mark Johnson, arrived at the station, only to find all but one of the charging spots occupied. The lone available spot was occupied by a Rivian R1T, belonging to Sarah Lee, a Rivian enthusiast.
Eyewitnesses reported that Johnson approached Lee, politely requesting that she vacate the spot so he could charge his Tesla. However, Lee, who had been waiting for her Rivian to charge, refused to yield, citing the lack of available charging stations compatible with Rivian's charging standard nearby.

As the exchange grew heated, bystanders attempted to intervene, urging both parties to find an amicable solution. However, neither Johnson nor Lee were willing to back down, each asserting their right to use the charging spot.

"The Supercharger network was designed for Tesla owners," Johnson argued, "Rivian owners should use their own charging stations."
In response, Lee defended her position, stating, "There aren't enough Rivian chargers around here, and I need to charge my vehicle just like anyone else."
Witnesses reported that the situation escalated when Johnson attempted to unplug Lee's Rivian vehicle forcefully, leading to a brief physical altercation before onlookers managed to separate them. Concerned bystanders called the local authorities, prompting the arrival of law enforcement officers to defuse the situation.

Police officers mediated the dispute, advising both parties to respect each other's right to charge their vehicles and reminding them of the importance of maintaining peace in public spaces. Ultimately, Johnson reluctantly agreed to wait for another charging spot to become available, while Lee promised to vacate the spot as soon as her Rivian reached an adequate charge level.
The incident serves as a reminder of the growing pains associated with the rapid expansion of the EV market and the need for collaborative efforts to address infrastructure challenges. As EV manufacturers like Tesla and Rivian continue to innovate and expand their charging networks, stakeholders must work together to ensure equitable access to charging stations and promote responsible behavior among EV owners.

This story is better than the original post in this thread. OP, please update to make this post the topic of the thread.

 

[Arsenic17]

Here's the original post by the person who was trying to charge his Rivian.

Seems like a fake story doesn't it, based on some specific details? You cannot just buy a Tesla SUPERCHARGER adapter on Amazon right now, as far as I am aware. You can get them from A2Z or Lectron, but only on their websites. Not from Amazon right now. Unless people are calling the entire internet shopping scene "Amazon" now?

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