Any chance of this getting implemented in the U.S. ? (device to stop cars 'ICEing' Superchargers)

[aspekt]

Tesla doubles down on system to prevent gas cars ‘ICEing’ Superchargers, integrates it in its app

 

[DaveG_NJ]

Some mope will trip on the device, sue Tesla and the stock will drop 10%.

I like to concept though. I’ve found pickup trucks towing trailers parked across all spaces the worst culprits at Sheetz and Wawa superchargers.

 

[stopcrazypp]

It may make sense in places where this is a common problem, but so far in the Bay Area in CA, I have not encountered ICEing before at superchargers. Only saw a PHEV that pulled in, but promptly left after realizing the chargers were not compatible with their car.

 

[aspekt]

It may make sense in places where this is a common problem, but so far in the Bay Area in CA, I have not encountered ICEing before at superchargers. Only saw a PHEV that pulled in, but promptly left after realizing the chargers were not compatible with their car.

I actually see it quite often, specifically Santana Row, Target by SJC, and Oakridge Mall(new).

and then there are these people

maybe they should also implement device to make sure you are inside the line.

 

[ThomasD]

What happens when you can't access the app or the qr code doesn't work

 

[Acisplat]

The update that came out and enabled autoparking when there are only lines instead of needing 2 cars side by side an empty spot has made parking at Superchargers soooo much better here in LA.

 

[Merrill]

A few years ago I saw 3 diesel trucks with big tires taking up 3 supercharging stalls at the Petaluma SC. They took the cables and put them in the gas tank opening and wrapped around the rear view mirrors. This was reported to the Sheriff as well as Tesla, they installed cameras and since have not seen it again. Unfortunately there are lots of people out there that have a thing against EV’s especially more expensive ones. These types would just run over these blocks.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

As @DaveG_NJ mentioned, this is a tripping hazard in the current format. In the US, someone would trip over it (or at least pretend to trip over it) and sue. If they modified it and perhaps made it 5 to 6 feet tall, then it might work and wouldn't be a tripping hazard. Someone could still walk into it, I suppose. They could make it a 6 foot red LED so people would see and hopefully avoid it. I could also see it being an issue in outdoor locations that receive snow as snowplows would take them out in their current format.

 

[EVNow]

In the US, someone would trip over it (or at least pretend to trip over it) and sue. If they modified it and perhaps made it 5 to 6 feet tall, then it might work and wouldn't be a tripping hazard.

Its no more a tripping hazard than a curb.

But I prefer something like a normal road access control that everyone would recognize.

With optional spikes

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Its no more a tripping hazard than a curb.

But I prefer something like a normal road access control that everyone would recognize.

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With optional spikes

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I'm sure many Tesla owners would chip in for the spike upgrade!

 

[mark95476]

Put a "Report ICEing" in the app or car. Calling out hungry tow-truck operators sounds like a just and scalable solution.

A few years ago I saw 3 diesel trucks with big tires taking up 3 supercharging stalls at the Petaluma SC. They took the cables and put them in the gas tank opening and wrapped around the rear view mirrors. This was reported to the Sheriff as well as Tesla, they installed cameras and since have not seen it again. Unfortunately there are lots of people out there that have a thing against EV’s especially more expensive ones. These types would just run over these blocks.