Backing into charging spots

[leaftoy]

New Y owner (today!) Have not used a supercharger yet, but is seems like only way for cable to reach is backing into spots. I don't normally back into spots and don't have a ton of experience doing it. Any tips/pointers to share on how to back into charging spots with a Y?

 

[Hank Hill]

just practice in less crowded parking lots. the backup camera will be immensely helpful. use the guidelines to center yourself comfortably. you’ll also get a better sense of how close you are to things relative to your camera view over time.

 

[iamnid]

Pull alongside the spot and then make a right angle turn away from the spot you want to back into. THEN you can back straight in.

 

[DanDi58]

Some Supercharger locations do have pull-in spots, but most are back-in - but you’ll get used to it quickly.

 

[jcanoe]

Just take your time, go slow. Tip: You can set the side view mirrors to automatically tilt downwhen you shift into reverse so you can see the parking lines. Use the backup camera and stop when within 24 inches of the wall or Supercharger station.

 

[NeverGoingBack]

Be patient and take your time. After a while you’ll be a pro.

 

[FlatSix911]

New Y owner (today!) Have not used a supercharger yet, but is seems like only way for cable to reach is backing into spots. I don't normally back into spots and don't have a ton of experience doing it. Any tips/pointers to share on how to back into charging spots with a Y?

Use the backup camera to align the screen guidelines inside parking space markings... works like a charm.

 

[laservet]

With all the cameras I would rather back into a spot, charging or parking, than pull in forward, better visibility of the curb. You’ll get the hang of it quickly.

 

[leaftoy]

Thanks everyone for great advice. I will practice in some secluded parking lot before showing up at a crowded supercharger.

If only Tesla had an option to stick all the cameras into a top view mode...

 

[Ogre]

You can always use the cars in the surrounding spots as sort of guide rails to get into the space. Like those rails they put up for beginning bowlers.

 

[Ogre]

Also, congratulations on your new Y… you are going to love that car.

 

[acatwith12]

Thanks everyone for great advice. I will practice in some secluded parking lot before showing up at a crowded supercharger.

If only Tesla had an option to stick all the cameras into a top view mode...

You can also go to any parking lot at any place you go to (grocery store, shopping, etc) and just drive around backing into parking spots for practice with cars.

 

[KurtSanders]

MY has improved auto-park! Try it!

 

[Beaver307]

I charged up on Sunday used self parking, worked out well did not hit post

 

[Spuzzz]

MY has improved auto-park! Try it!

Assuming he bought fsd.

 

[Mike_TV]

The bottom of the backup camera on your screen is your rear bumper. Use that as reference as you slowly back up. If something touches the bottom of your screen it'll touch the rear bumper.

 

[Noflash]

Drive in forward over the curb from the other side. The Model Y is an SUV!

 

[Pianewman]

New Y owner (today!) Have not used a supercharger yet, but is seems like only way for cable to reach is backing into spots. I don't normally back into spots and don't have a ton of experience doing it. Any tips/pointers to share on how to back into charging spots with a Y?

After five decades of backing with trailers of all lengths, and teaching my kids how to drive in reverse, I've learned that the number one bad habit of driving in reverse is steering overcorrection. The car responds very differently with "rear wheel steer" than front wheel.

Follow the advice from a post above. Find an empty parking lot, with striped spaces, and practice, keeping steering input minimal. It works for me!

 

[Kairide]

Is this a serious post, especially if you live in the Bay Area? You have to pass a parallel parking test to get your driver's license at the least. Backing in to a supercharger spot is the same as backing out of your garage, out of your driveway, out of a parking spot, etc..

 

[leaftoy]

Is this a serious post, especially if you live in the Bay Area? You have to pass a parallel parking test to get your driver's license at the least. Backing in to a supercharger spot is the same as backing out of your garage, out of your driveway, out of a parking spot, etc..

This is your response? Attacking my driving skills? If you don't have anything helpful to say you do know that you have the option of taking your attitude to another thread right?