Recent content by Roger Keay

To accommodate non-Tesla vehicles, replace some of the V2 and V3 cable holders with the V4 long cable style holders. Changing cable holders should be the simplest way to adapt existing Superchargers for non-Tesla vehicles. Without longer cables, EV drivers will be tempted to occupy multiple...

If I recall correctly, European model S and X vehicles built before the Raven upgrade require new circuit boards to handle the CCS protocol, not just the physical adaptor. The same situation could be true in North America as the CCS protocol is the same all over the world. Only the physical...

Are they still closed?

So this is really just mall management trying to save a few bucks. Screw the Tesla owners - let them eat cake.

This is a matter of principle. The day they close the gas stations to stop people travelling is the day I will accept closing Superchargers. In Ontario, gas stations are on the list of businesses permitted to stay open. I haven't visited the Ottawa SC so I don't know how difficult keeping the...

richyrich, if the Ottawa SC was on someone's route as part of a long distance trip then finding the SC blocked would be a big deal. What should be a short stop to charge becomes a day long hassle while the car charges at a miserable 7kW. If you accept blocked access to chargers as just "an...

Spend an extra 1% of the price of your EV and get a Tesla wall connector. Super convenient to use and no risk of electric shock. Your non-technical significant other, if you have one, will appreciate it. Put the mobile charger in the car in case you need to use it when travelling.

Local media could be interested in this story if you describe it as: Rideau Centre Management Blocks Access to Major EV Charging Location Key points: Management at Cadillac Fairview's Rideau Centre has blocked access to the only Tesla Superchargers in Canada's capital, without notice. No...

Suggest you look at the Tesla Supercharger map and plan your own route to suit your driving tastes. That said, why are you concerned about staying close to a Supercharger? Range? You could charge then go north on Hwy 400 to the Barrie SC on Bayfield Rd. Charge then go north on Hwy 400/11 to...

Tesla Model 3 can charge at up to 48 amps depending on the exact model. If you want the capability to charge at maximum speed then you have to install wire capable of 60 amps and a 60 amp breaker. The electrical code only allows 80% of rating for continuous load which results in 48 amps for the...

I think business sponsored low power chargers (7 kW) make sense if the customer will be on the premises for an extended period such as a day long meeting or overnight stay at a hotel (8 hours - 56 kWh). They may also offer some value for longer restaurant meals (90 minutes - 10.5 kWh). I don't...

Once again, got the "Climate - Failed to turn on climate message". Vehicle interior temperature at 15 degrees Celsius (roughly 50F). Vehicle connected to Tesla wall charger - working properly as vehicle recharged approximately 20 kWh overnight. Battery temperature should be irrelevant under...

dgatwood, I said "the number of non-Tesla DC fast charger locations" while you are referring to the number of chargers. CCS coverage is important because it shows where non-Tesla vehicles can travel and use high power DC chargers. The Ford dealer selling an electric Mustang will be able to show...

Plenty of model 3s have passed 5 thousand miles so the root of the problem is not likely to be design. Premature wear can also be discounted because the Telsa forums would be full of people screaming if that happened. Pre delivery transportation, road damage or misuse causing a part or system...

After I wrote my comment above including the reference to Petro Canada I ran across another thread reporting expansion of the Supercharger network in Canada. Looks like Pacific to Atlantic travel is now possible using Superchargers. A string of SCs were put into service between December 12 and...