RickLightning
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Just did a trip from SE Michigan to Burlington, VT with the Lightning to get some skiing in. Got back late last night, need to wash the truck later today...
Summary:
- Tesla SuperCharger network adds capability in some areas that don't have EA, or much other CCS charging, like Burlington, VT. I was easily able to add chargers to my trip, using ABRP, that worked perfectly from a timing standpoint (665 mile drive, 3 chargers). That's not easy with EA many times.
- Tesla SuperChargers are faster than EA. I captured some data that I have to go through, but it was pretty clear. In Car Scanner, I show amps requested and delivered. With Tesla, they're usually within 2 amps. With EA, it's often 40amps apart.
- I am positive that preconditioning on the way to a DC fast charger (yes, set properly to an EA charger, and shows as a charger) does not work on my vehicles any longer.
- Tesla is sometimes cheaper than EA. On this trip, I had a choice - pay Tesla $12.99 or pay EA Canada $7.00. I paid Tesla, and charged roughly 9 or 10 times. Each charge was flawless.
- Those that say that Tesla doesn't have broken chargers are incorrect. Those that say that they are fixed quick, also incorrect. A week apart, still broken.
- Be very careful to read the Tesla station number before activating (if using the Tesla app). At one location, this is the order of stations - 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, ... Yes, no rhyme or reason. I paid full rate for 10kW before realizing and stopping the charge.
- Charged at 4 different locations. All had the posts removed. None will be easy to charge with the Mach-E based on curb height. Have to have someone watch carefully when loaded up as I pull in. With the truck, I could nose between chargers and let the tires hit. Mach-E won't be so easy I don't think.
- For the most part, Tesla people either didn't care, or welcomed me, except for two at the London, ON location who didn't like me occupying two spots. Tough noogies. Lots of notice there, most other stops were empty or no one cared. In Williston, VT, a Cybertruck pulled in, and no one paid any attention to me... Driver bemoaned that he bought it out of state and soon has to write a sales tax check. He had no idea of his battery size, and I'll bet he can't drive for beans. I told him he needed some stainless appliance spray and he agreed.
- Even Tesla chargers operate at different speeds. Have to compile data.
- At the ski area, they have 2 chargers (4 adapters, split). All 4 days we were able to charge with no issue, and no shared chargers. Not free, but I'll take it.
Summary:
- Tesla SuperCharger network adds capability in some areas that don't have EA, or much other CCS charging, like Burlington, VT. I was easily able to add chargers to my trip, using ABRP, that worked perfectly from a timing standpoint (665 mile drive, 3 chargers). That's not easy with EA many times.
- Tesla SuperChargers are faster than EA. I captured some data that I have to go through, but it was pretty clear. In Car Scanner, I show amps requested and delivered. With Tesla, they're usually within 2 amps. With EA, it's often 40amps apart.
- I am positive that preconditioning on the way to a DC fast charger (yes, set properly to an EA charger, and shows as a charger) does not work on my vehicles any longer.
- Tesla is sometimes cheaper than EA. On this trip, I had a choice - pay Tesla $12.99 or pay EA Canada $7.00. I paid Tesla, and charged roughly 9 or 10 times. Each charge was flawless.
- Those that say that Tesla doesn't have broken chargers are incorrect. Those that say that they are fixed quick, also incorrect. A week apart, still broken.
- Be very careful to read the Tesla station number before activating (if using the Tesla app). At one location, this is the order of stations - 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, ... Yes, no rhyme or reason. I paid full rate for 10kW before realizing and stopping the charge.
- Charged at 4 different locations. All had the posts removed. None will be easy to charge with the Mach-E based on curb height. Have to have someone watch carefully when loaded up as I pull in. With the truck, I could nose between chargers and let the tires hit. Mach-E won't be so easy I don't think.
- For the most part, Tesla people either didn't care, or welcomed me, except for two at the London, ON location who didn't like me occupying two spots. Tough noogies. Lots of notice there, most other stops were empty or no one cared. In Williston, VT, a Cybertruck pulled in, and no one paid any attention to me... Driver bemoaned that he bought it out of state and soon has to write a sales tax check. He had no idea of his battery size, and I'll bet he can't drive for beans. I told him he needed some stainless appliance spray and he agreed.
- Even Tesla chargers operate at different speeds. Have to compile data.
- At the ski area, they have 2 chargers (4 adapters, split). All 4 days we were able to charge with no issue, and no shared chargers. Not free, but I'll take it.
