Can you charge Teslas on the Ivy Charging Network?
When driving in the Canadian province of Ontario, you will often encounter Ivy Network charging stations at ONroute rest stops along the 400-series of highways. Ivy is the exclusive charging partner for ONroute service centers, and are perfect place to stop along long road trips. Without leaving the highway system, the ONroute stop will have […]
Use a J1772 Adapter Lock to prevent people from unplugging your Tesla
If you ever had your Tesla unplugged from a public charger, you know exactly how frustrating that can be. If you depend on this charging session to continue your journey, someone unplugging your car means you must spend even more time charging. How is it possible to unplug a locked car? A Tesla (NACS) charging […]
Power Sharing – Why drivers park in alternating spots at Superchargers
Have you ever noticed that drivers at Tesla Supercharger locations tend to arrange their cars in alternating spots? One reason is of course to make it easy to get in and out of their vehicles without getting door dings. But the main reason has to do with the historical electrical architecture of Supercharger stations. The […]
Do new Tesla cars come with Free Supercharging?
There used to be a time when this young electric car company incentivized new sales of the Model S with free unlimited Supercharging for the life of the vehicle. The volume of vehicle sales was small, and the Supercharger network was a faction of the size it is today. Refferal Program in 2023 These days […]
Can you charge a Tesla at Electrify America stations?
Yes, you absolutely can. However, you will need an additional accessory and a little bit of planning. Electrify America charging stations (and the sister network Electrify Canada) use industry-standard CCS1 connectors for charging EVs. However, Tesla vehicles use competing (NACS) plugs that are not directly compatible. How to charge a Tesla at Electrify Ameria The […]
How to get the most value from DCFC/ Supercharging
EV charging stops are different from gasoline fueling stops. While we can’t top up a tank in 5 minutes, an EV driver can recover a very significant portion of their total range during a 15 minute stop, with some preparation. When we describe efficient charging station stops we mean time efficient and cost efficient, because […]
How Much Battery Degradation is There After 30k Miles of Supercharging?
Level 3 DC fast charging (and Supercharging) brings an EV up to full charge in minutes, instead of hours. This is very convenient for road trips, but pumping this much energy into a battery so quickly generates heat and extra wear and tear on the battery chemistry. We have heard the recommendations from manufacturers to […]
How much does it cost to charge at a Supercharger?
The Tesla Supercharger Network is by far the largest Level 3 DC fast charging network in the world. Access to the Supercharger network makes long-distance travel as easy as filling up at a gasoline fuel station. Used to be an exclusive perk to Tesla drivers, but now the Supercharger network is gradually opening up to […]
How to charge an EV at a Campsite/RV Park
Whether you going on a weekend camping trip or a cross-country road trip, campsites and RV parks are easy opportunities for an overnight battery charge. The same electrical posts that power all of the creature comforts of an RV or trailer can be used to charge an electric car at no additional cost. You just […]
Seven Ideas to Pass Time While Supercharging (or DC Fast Charging)
The newest Tesla Superchargers and other Level 3 DC fast charging stations are peaking between 250-350 kW of power these days, that means most charging stops during trips are usually between 15 and 25 minutes in length. From our observations, while charging most people will stay in their cars and endlessly scroll on their phones. […]