Umm, how is charging with the Tesla adapter supposed to work?

[Mach-Lee]

Thanks for the answers!

This particular station had a curb next to it so I don’t think I could’ve gotten the nose of the car close enough without hitting the curb (or scraping the car against the charger - a risk I definitely wasn’t going to take for an experimental charge!).

It sounds like I had a v3 charger. How do I distinguish v3 from v4 stations? Does PlugShare include that or do I need to get the Tesla app?

This was the station:

Wawa
970 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA

https://www.plugshare.com/location/290256

The curb should be no issue at that location, the nose will go right over it. I assume they've removed the red sign bollards since the last photo was taken. You should take an updated photo for Plugshare.

V3 stations with short cables will take many years to get replaced, we have to get comfortable pulling the nose over the curb and getting close if we want to use the vast majority of Superchargers. It's a non-issue after you get used to using them a few times.

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[ipca204]

if you are really concerned about scraping up the front end, there are any number of cheap low profile car ramps that fit nicely in the frunk. If you are planning on charging a lot of tesla stations, that might be an option for someone...
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[ipca204]

I was able to plug mine in. Tried two chargers. Neither would charge.

Maybe....just maybe..... if you were to provide just a bit more info someone here might be able to help you?

 

[RickMachE]

This was the station:

Wawa
970 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA

https://www.plugshare.com/location/290256

Left charger. See pictures on link you provided...

 

[billy_at]

I did see the left charger, but I think in order to get the left-side charge port on the Mach-E lined up with that, the rear of the car would be sticking out into the travel lane of the parking lot.

 

[RickMachE]

I did see the left charger, but I think in order to get the left-side charge port on the Mach-E lined up with that, the rear of the car would be sticking out into the travel lane of the parking lot.

Yes, it would. PARK THERE ANYWAY. That is exactly what that space is for.

Just took trips to/from Florida and then to/from Montana (Lightning) and utilized that space in every location that had one. Truck sticks out a lot.

 

[zvez]

Thanks for the answers!

This particular station had a curb next to it so I don’t think I could’ve gotten the nose of the car close enough without hitting the curb (or scraping the car against the charger - a risk I definitely wasn’t going to take for an experimental charge!).

It sounds like I had a v3 charger. How do I distinguish v3 from v4 stations? Does PlugShare include that or do I need to get the Tesla app?

yeah this is the same issue I noted when I went to our nearest tesla charging station curbs at the ends of each row, so you really can't avoid taking up two spaces. I've only actually public charged twice in three years and that was just to make sure I knew what to do. But I can imagine, even tho tesla says it's ok to take up two spaces to charge a non tesla, a lot of unhappy people will be around when taking two spaces.

 

[billy_at]

Yes, it would. PARK THERE ANYWAY. That is exactly what that space is for.

Honestly, this is a pretty weak user experience. I'm someone who's perfectly happy using EA, so I guess I don't expect to use this Tesla adapter much.

As others have said above, I doubt other users of the charging station (or even just the parking lot) are going to appreciate me taking up two spots or sticking half the car into the travel lane.

I suppose if I ever come across a v4, that could work.

 

[AhardFSU]

It maybe a "weak" experience for some, but I'd rather have it as an option than not have it. I've used V3 stations about 3 times now and it's a good charging experience for me.

 

[billy_at]

Oh sure, I'm happier having the adapter than not having it, as it makes my potential charging network much larger. I don't want to complain too much.

But it's definitely a surprisingly janky experience, and I'd only use one of these chargers if I found myself with low charge in an Electrify America desert.

 

[RickMachE]

Honestly, this is a pretty weak user experience. I'm someone who's perfectly happy using EA, so I guess I don't expect to use this Tesla adapter much.

As others have said above, I doubt other users of the charging station (or even just the parking lot) are going to appreciate me taking up two spots or sticking half the car into the travel lane.

I suppose if I ever come across a v4, that could work.

If you go to the Tesla site, and look at their FAQs, you'll see that taking 2 spaces is exactly what they recommend. See picture on left.

 

[billy_at]

If you go to the Tesla site, and look at their FAQs, you'll see that taking 2 spaces is exactly what they recommend. See picture on left.

Right, I know that's the official recommendation.

In practice, though, how many other people at the charge station are going to have read this recommendation? How many are going to be okay with someone taking up two spots at a busy charger?

 

[medic2442]

I was able to plug mine in. Tried two chargers. Neither would charge.

You have to plug the adapter in first to your charge port and if your using plug and charge plug the Tesla cable in. If your not using plug in charge and have a Tesla membership make sure you disable plug and charge in the Ford Pass app first, plug the adapter in, start the charge on the Tesla app and then plug the Tesla cable in.

 

[AhardFSU]

I feel like the Tesla drivers don't even pay attention to the folks charging around them. I've taken up 2 stalls on each occasion and those Tesla drivers don't pay attention to me. I wouldn't be too concerned about what others who are charging around me think. As long as you use the station in the manner that Tesla specifies and you're not harassing anyone else, then it doesn't matter how the other folks charging around you feel.

 

[medic2442]

Maybe....just maybe..... if you were to provide just a bit more info someone here might be able to help you?

See my reply to this post. This is what your supposed to do.

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