Yes, you need the stickers (unless you want to take the chance on getting an expensive ticket). You might not get caught, but it seemed if the question was "can I legally drive in CA carpool lanes with just an EV without applying for the stickers" and the answer is "no".
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How to Charge your Tesla for FREE (The good part of ownership!!)
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Yes, you need the stickers (unless you want to take the chance on getting an expensive ticket). You might not get caught, but it seemed if the question was "can I legally drive in CA carpool lanes with just an EV without applying for the stickers" and the answer is "no".
JCtx
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Good to know; thanks. I thought maybe out-of-state plates didn't require a sticker, since no way I'd take the time to get one. But I'm rarely alone there, so not an issue; was just curious when I read about stickers. Thanks again guys.
And to contribute something to this thread, found a free charger in Ruidoso, NM (Hotel Ruidoso). It's the first one I find. I'd have to use it because my brother's cabin doesn't have an outlet in the garage (well, it has, but it's in the ceiling, and would require an extension), and there isn't any other charger around, except next door to that one, but they charge $10 a session.
And to contribute something to this thread, found a free charger in Ruidoso, NM (Hotel Ruidoso). It's the first one I find. I'd have to use it because my brother's cabin doesn't have an outlet in the garage (well, it has, but it's in the ceiling, and would require an extension), and there isn't any other charger around, except next door to that one, but they charge $10 a session.
You only need a permit to ride SOLO in HOV lanes. If you have two people (driver + 1 passenger) or in some rare places three people, you are fine in the HOV lane.
There are some lanes that are HOV only during certain hours.
In California, there are some TOLL lanes (and roads) where you do need a Fastrak account, though they do allow you to pay the toll online after you've used the roads (not sure it applies for the lanes).
If it all sounds confusing, it is: don't drive in California
Do you need to be a guest at the Hotel Ruidoso to use the charger? ...planning a trip to Ruidoso soon
RayK
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To be certain, give them a call.
edit: Somebody mentioned in the check-ins that it's $10 for non-guests, paid at the front desk (July 2021).
Plugshare.com says you must be a registered guest at the hotel in order to use the Tesla Destination Charger.
To be certain, give them a call.
edit: Somebody mentioned in the check-ins that it's $10 for non-guests, paid at the front desk (July 2021).
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My $0.02: They usually aren't worth the effort. I have tried a couple of the free chargers (such as outside of Whole Foods) and I gained very little after an hour of charging. And another one wasn't working at all.
Granted, I am lucky enough to have free charging at work, so my opinion is a little skewed.
Well, so far these all appear to be working and the one I tried was giving out 21 miles an hour, about 3.5 times faster than my 120 volt wall outlet (and of course much cheaper). I guess common sense dictates that as long as there are still one or more free stations left to use after I hook up my car then it shouldn’t be any big deal. The sign on the charger just says not to use it for more than 2 hours straight…
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