Dual Chargers for Benelux?

I have dual chargers. I'm happy with them, but I think that soon they will become obsolete when DC chargers start spreading out.
But for now it's a joy to charge at 22kW if your battery is running low.

So in this early adopter's fase the dual charger is an advantage.

 

I charged at a BlueCorner outlet in Antwerp this weekend, which was 3x32A. It was the first time I had use for the twin chargers, but then again I only have the car for a week

 

I have not opted for the dual chargers, as I charge each day at home. Even with single phase, I can manage. So with 3-phase (13 amps, when the adapter becomes available), it should be fine in all cases (let's hope). For now I am happy with my choice, especially knowing the plans of fastned, and the chademo adapter that is coming out soon(?), see http://shop.teslamotors.com/products/chademo-adapter.

 

I think faster charging is mainly relevant if you do a lot of long distance traveling. I haven't twin chargers, since I almost never drive more then 300 km a day. If you do, it might be a good idea. And if so, you have two options:

- duo chargers
- Chademo adapter
(or both)

Last one is faster, but less common I think. Certainly is doesn't seem to be the standard for the future. You can check the various websites like http://openchargemap.org/site/ , http://www.oplaadpalen.nl/ or others to see what amount of both chargers is available in your region.

 

Correct, CHAdeMO is DC and bypassess the internal chargers.

I've taken the Dual Chargers since I still see a use-case where 22kW would be useful during "destination" charging.

At home I charge with 3x32A as well, so I needed the dual chargers to do so.

 

This is how I approached it.... if my needs change, I can always add the 2nd charger later (at a greater cost of course).... for now my set-up will suffice..

 

I took the dual chargers.
Reason for me is that my driving route could change every few months. In that case I wanted to have the possibility to charge at a faster rate.
I doubt that I will ever use the CHAdeMO adapter as the 70-80Km/u charge would be enough for the trips in between. If i need a faster charging method I'm probably going to use the SC system.

Driving at least 150km daily with only 8 hours of charging time, indirectly forced me to opt for twin chargers.

I'm happy with my choice.

 

I Have the single charger. At home I don't need to charge faster than 3x16A, on route the chademo adapter seems a better (and cheaper) option.

 

Yes, being able to charge at 11kw at home wil be sufficient in most of the cases. And yes, a SC or Chademo will bypass the dual charger.
But the day you will be happy to be able to charge 100km/h instead of 50km/h at a location will come sooner or later.
I'd say: better safe than sorry, take the dual charger unless you really can't afford the investment.

 

+1. In my case : it was much sooner than thought. that's why I 'm happy I've added the 2nd charger.

 

I don't approach this very logically. I just want the car with all the specs (ok, no P, but that is for my own safety). So of course I want 22kw, and I got myself a 22kw charging station with that