Dude, really?

[apacheguy]

The layout of this location is known to be confusing. Tesla should paint arrows.

 

[EVie'sDad]

Or put in separators/physical dividers between the foward/rear stalls so people then have to pull in the correct way to charge.

That would resolve this confusion to, although I do like being able to pull in from the east and pull up to the 2nd stall, freeing up the stall behind mine.

 

[GTIceman]

Or paint the number on the ground for the SC corresponding to that spot. If someone ignores then we can publicly shame them.

 

[bredi]

Another reason NOT to have the charge ports on the sides is that it reduces the space one needs to walk by. Thus potentially bumping into 220v. Especially close spaces like parking spots and city garages.

 

[Electroman]

Another reason NOT to have the charge ports on the sides

Tesla had to put in the side to accommodate the plug locatoin on the rear of S. Which ever way look at it, the decision to have the plug on the rear instead of front is one dumb decision that cascades into a series of other constraints.

 

[bredi]

If it was for technical reasons, so beit. I'm assuming it also has to do with the shorter runs of cable to the charging system for such high voltage/amps SC charging.
More copper, more heat too.

I'd would also trade a larger frunk for a front charger, it that was consideration of the placement in the back.

Ideally, a port on each side would be better than just the one. Maybe this could be implemented within the current designs? Doesn't the second charger on Model S go on the right side?

 

[MP3Mike]

Maybe this could be implemented within the current designs? Doesn't the second charger on Model S go on the right side?

There is only one charger in the current version. (Either a high of low amp version.)

 

[bredi]

There is only one charger in the current version. (Either a high of low amp version.)

I was thinking the body design could allow for a plug and a cable to the charger. not two chargers.

 

[CuriousG]

Would've been nice if they had a J1772 connector and/or CCS in the front so you wouldn't have to use an adapter. I rarely ever backed into a spot before the Tesla. And if it wasn't for the rear camera, I would find it a hassle since I have to back into my garage to charge. Now I prefer to back to back into a spot if the opportunity presented itself. I'm not going out of my way to inconvenience the person behind me. This makes it easier to leave for parking which you could be inconveniencing people if you had to back out.