Tesla Tap does deliver!

[AEtherScythe]

We invested in an 80A Tesla Tap. It's over kill since we can only do 48A max. But if one doesn't get the 80A and is at a Tesla destination charger (EVSE) that can do 80A, a lesser Tesla Tap might not work.

We tested it out at our hotel the other night and it did deliver the full 48A / 11.6kWh.

We didn't leave it there, because there were only two Tesla EVSE's.
We moved over to a J1772 for the night, which was only 16A but fine.
We were to 100% by 1:30 a.m. well before our 6:30 a.m. departure.

Sure enough both Tesla EVSE's were occupied by morning, so I am glad we didn't do the self-servative thing of taking a Tesla spot when not needed.

T

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[mkhuffman]

We invested in an 80A Tesla Tap. It's over kill since we can only do 48A max. But if one doesn't get the 80A and is at a Tesla destination charger (EVSE) that can do 80A, a lesser Tesla Tap might not work.

We tested it out at our hotel the other night and it did deliver the full 48A / 11.6kWh.

We didn't leave it there, because there were only two Tesla EVSE's.
We moved over to a J1772 for the night, which was only 16A but fine.
We were to 100% by 1:30 a.m. well before our 6:30 a.m. departure.

Sure enough both Tesla EVSE's were occupied by morning, so I am glad we didn't do the self-servative thing of taking a Tesla spot when not needed.

T

You, sir, demonstrated to us all the best example of good charger etiquette. If you don't need the charger, don't occupy the space in case someone else does need it.

Since I got my MME I have encountered self centered jerks who leave their cars in charging spaces for hours after they are fully charged. And I don't mean in the middle if the night (it is not reasonable to expect someone to move their car when the charge is done at 3 AM), I mean in the middle of the day. Why do people think they own that space just because they got there first and own a EV? A couple weeks ago I saw a Tesa jerk parked in a charging space even though he wasn't even plugged in! Arrgg!

 

[kennethjk]

You, sir, demonstrated to us all the best example of good charger etiquette. If you don't need the charger, don't occupy the space in case someone else does need it.

Since I got my MME I have encountered self centered jerks who leave their cars in charging spaces for hours after they are fully charged. And I don't mean in the middle if the night (it is not reasonable to expect someone to move their car when the charge is done at 3 AM), I mean in the middle of the day. Why do people think they own that space just because they got there first and own a EV? A couple weeks ago I saw a Tesa jerk parked in a charging space even though he wasn't even plugged in! Arrgg!

We should have standard notices we carry with us to leave in their windshield. I don’t recommend the sticker kind as that could leave to uneasy situations although well deserved.

 

[mkhuffman]

We should have standard notices we carry with us to leave in their windshield. I don’t recommend the sticker kind as that could leave to uneasy situations although well deserved.

Like the cards used in Soccer. I would put a red card on that Tesla.

I have written notes for people who left their charged cars in a space. A standard notice would be good. Something that fits in my wallet, like a card. I could carry a bunch and then leave them when finding an offender. Sounds like a good way for an entrepreneur to make some money with a new product! I would buy them.

 

[RickMachE]

Posted prior: https://www.etsy.com/listing/240583087/ev-etiquette-survival-pack-hang-tags

 

[littlD]

You, sir, demonstrated to us all the best example of good charger etiquette. If you don't need the charger, don't occupy the space in case someone else does need it.

Since I got my MME I have encountered self centered jerks who leave their cars in charging spaces for hours after they are fully charged. And I don't mean in the middle if the night (it is not reasonable to expect someone to move their car when the charge is done at 3 AM), I mean in the middle of the day. Why do people think they own that space just because they got there first and own a EV? A couple weeks ago I saw a Tesa jerk parked in a charging space even though he wasn't even plugged in! Arrgg!

Totally agree, thanks for being considerate of others.

I run into this all the time, and it's not brand specific. Tesla, Ford, Nissan, and other brand owners have plenty of rude people that don't even consider others, regardless of brand.

It's destination CHARGING, not destination PARKING. And, as a Tesla owner, I only use the J1772 equipped chargers when there are either no Tesla specific chargers or they're all taken.

Please do the same when using this adapter if you can. Use J1772 unless the only ones available are Tesla plugs. Then, in that case, PLEASE take advantage of your adapter!

 

[MachEZRt1]

Is there an easy way to search for Tesla destination chargers for the public? I’ve never owned a Tesla vehicle but do have their app for my solar panels.

 

[RickMachE]

Is there an easy way to search for Tesla destination chargers for the public? I’ve never owned a Tesla vehicle but do have their app for my solar panels.

Look in the app store for a Tesla app? ?

 

[generaltso]

Is there an easy way to search for Tesla destination chargers for the public? I’ve never owned a Tesla vehicle but do have their app for my solar panels.

Plugshare.

 

[MachEZRt1]

Plugshare.

Also, found an answer. Just filter on destination chargers: https://www.tesla.com/findus?v=2&bo...33.5439465&zoom=3&filters=destination charger

 

[MachEZRt1]

Plugshare.

Like I said. I have the Tesla app. Isn’t helpful unless you own a Tesla vehicle for this use case.

 

[generaltso]

Like I said. I have the Tesla app. Isn’t helpful unless you own a Tesla vehicle for this use case.

Plugshare is not the Tesla app.

 

[MachEZRt1]

Plugshare is not the Tesla app.

Apologies. Meant to respond to Ricks response.

 

[MachEZRt1]

Look in the app store for a Tesla app? ?

Like I said. I have the Tesla app. Isn’t helpful unless you own a Tesla vehicle for this use case.

 

[generaltso]

Apologies. Meant to respond to Ricks response.

No worries. I’ve actually found a lot of Tesla destination chargers in Plugshare that Tesla doesn‘t list on their website. I guess the owners don‘t have to register them with Tesla if they don’t want to.

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