On the road charging

[DDSTEVE]

I have only had my Y for a couple of months. I am about to take my first road trip and where I am going they don't have any Tesla charging stations. I see where there ia an Electrify America charging station. They have CCS and CHAdeMO. My question is can I use The SAE J 1772 that came with my car to charge my car or will I need to buy a CHAdeMO adapter?

 

[iamnid]

The 1772 won't help with either of those. If that's truly your only charging option, yeah, seems like you'll need the chademo

 

[DDSTEVE]

Thanks iamnid I was hoping there was a cheaper answer.

 

[Dandesy]

Thanks iamnid I was hoping there was a cheaper answer.

There is. Go somewhere else

 

[jsight]

The CHAdeMO is annoying but really does make a good backup option. If you are going to places like that often, its probably worth it.

 

[Big Earl]

The CHAdeMO adapter is a great option if you find yourself traveling to places that are just out of reach of Superchargers. I've had one for about a year and have ended up using it a few times.

Be sure to check out www.plugshare.com if you haven't already.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

I have only had my Y for a couple of months. I am about to take my first road trip and where I am going they don't have any Tesla charging stations. I see where there ia an Electrify America charging station. They have CCS and CHAdeMO. My question is can I use The SAE J 1772 that came with my car to charge my car or will I need to buy a CHAdeMO adapter?

There are some local owners' clubs and online sites that allow you to borrow or rent a CHAdeMO adapter. If you are only going to need it for a trip or two, it would be cheaper to go this route.

The J1772 could come in handy at your destination, assuming there are local charging options available.

 

[jcanoe]

If you end up purchasing/borrowing a CHAdeMO adapter make sure the adapter has the latest firmware installed. The Tesla Service Center can update the CHAdeMO adapter firmware with the latest version.

 

[jpfive]

If you end up purchasing/borrowing a CHAdeMO adapter make sure the adapter has the latest firmware installed. The Tesla Service Center can update the CHAdeMO adapter firmware with the latest version.

Do they update firmware in the adapter often? When was the latest update? Would hate to have a $750 adapter let me down when I finally needed it.

 

[jcanoe]

Do they update firmware in the adapter often? When was the latest update? Would hate to have a $750 adapter let me down when I finally needed it.

The last time I checked the Tesla CHAdeMO adapter cost $400 US. I don't know when the last firmware update for the adapter was released. Tesla updates the firmware as often as necessary.

 

[jpfive]

The last time I checked the Tesla CHAdeMO adapter cost $400 US. I don't know when the last firmware update for the adapter was released. Tesla updates the firmware as often as necessary.

How do they notify folks that the adapter needs an update? This requires a visit, and appointment, at a SC?

 

[jpfive]

Do they update firmware in the adapter often? When was the latest update? Would hate to have a $750 adapter let me down when I finally needed it.

My bad on the price. However, when I reviewed my order history, I paid $450 - in November 2020. Still not cheap.

 

[Johnny Vector]

My bad on the price. However, when I reviewed my order history, I paid $450 - in November 2020. Still not cheap.

It is currently $400 at the Tesla web shop. Still still not cheap!

 

[jcanoe]

How do they notify folks that the adapter needs an update? This requires a visit, and appointment, at a SC?

I would open a service request in the Tesla app, explain that you have recently acquired a Tesla CHAdeMO adapter and want to confirm that you have the latest firmware. You will have to bring the CHAdeMO adapter to the Service Center. The Service Center will advise what you else you need to do.

 

[wraithfive]

Out of curiosity, where are you going that has no supercharging options?

Have you also considered checking for local RV campgrounds? Use the Mobile Connector with the NEMA 14-50 adapter to charge at campsites with a 50amp hookup. If they have only 30amp available you have to get another adapter from amazon that will let you plug into the 30 amp service (must be for EV charging, not for campers, the wiring is different) and then you have more options. Lots of RV campsites are happy to let you pay for a day of camping and charge.

 

[Big Earl]

CHAdeMO charges 5 - 6 times faster than a 50 amp outlet. 1 hour can get you back on the road instead of 5 or more.

Lots of CHAdeMO across Canada (almost all the way to Alaska!) as well as a few in places like eastern Washington; eastern Oregon; Outer Banks, NC; Key West, FL; northern North Dakota and other places where the Supercharger network is less dense or nonexistent. It also makes a great back-up option in Tesla-dense locations on peak travel days.

 

[Johnny Vector]

CHAdeMO charges 5 - 6 times faster than a 50 amp outlet. 1 hour can get you back on the road instead of 5 or more.

Lots of CHAdeMO across Canada (almost all the way to Alaska!) as well as a few in places like eastern Washington; eastern Oregon; Outer Banks, NC; Key West, FL; northern North Dakota and other places where the Supercharger network is less dense or nonexistent. It also makes a great back-up option in Tesla-dense locations on peak travel days.

There are quite a few holes in the wilds of Nevada and Utah as well. CHAdeMO is the only way to get from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park without going 300 miles out of your way (or sticking around for hours at a J1772), for instance!

 

[Jim R]

I have only had my Y for a couple of months. I am about to take my first road trip and where I am going they don't have any Tesla charging stations. I see where there ia an Electrify America charging station. They have CCS and CHAdeMO. My question is can I use The SAE J 1772 that came with my car to charge my car or will I need to buy a CHAdeMO adapter?

So where are you? Where are you going? If we knew that, maybe suggestions might follow.

 

[jpfive]

It is currently $400 at the Tesla web shop. Still still not cheap!

Also out of stock

 

[jcanoe]

Also out of stock

I would suggest searching the TMC Tesla Accessories For Sale Forum, also eBay. Tesla owners sometimes purchase the CHAdeMO adapter for a specific trip and then decide they no longer need the adapter.