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Supercharger - Brea, CA - S. Madrona Ave. (LIVE 10 Oct 2022, 24 V3 + 24 L2 stalls)
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freeewilly
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Level 2 chargers are installed, it’s using the Tesla home charger with J1772 plug.
Okay, so here's a couple of questions:
- Is there a way for Tesla (or the city) to charge for using these J1772s? There are a couple of older charging stations in the other Birch St garage and those are free (though always in use).
- If not, unless someone is in a hurry (or has free Supercharger usage on their car), why would a Tesla driver not just use these and get free charging? I for one would like to be able to charge while having dinner and on a SuC, I can't have a nice sit-down dinner without having to jump up in the middle of it to move my car. If these are not billable, then this is game changer!
It's J1772, and given that there is no current interface with the Tesla app, how would these be billable? I understand that the gen 3 has wifi capabilities but I do not think they have been fully integrated with the app yet, and given it's J1772, how would they bill non-Teslas?
freeewilly
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My guess is it will be free chargers. Probably the selling point to Brea to allow Tesla to install superchargers there, this will certainly bring some business to downtown Brea. Even all L2 chargers are in used at the same time, it’s equivalent to give 1 free super charging to a Tesla.
Cost using these is minimal and in most locations absorbed by the owning entity. Generally, Users are spending time - which means money, at these locations.
I know it is just another added expense and it won't ever happen, BUT I really wish Tesla would put in a WiFi hotspot at the Superchargers. Lock it out to just the cars, or a display pops up in your car with the access info. I think it has the potential to SAVE them money when those of us with Premium Connectivity are using that instead of our LTE (assuming they have a land-line installed). I could be wrong, but it's a thought.
I think that'll happen as they deploy Starlink to more superchargers. It'll be just like a Service Center where your car connects automatically. The link below documents that Starlink was recently deployed to the Lexington, KY supercharger.
Tesla expands deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations
Tesla appears to now expand its deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations as the satellite dish appears...
electrek.co
They will put the antenna on the roof and run a cable. Many garages already use cellular repeaters so customers can use their phones in the garage. So, yes, it'll work even in those garages if deemed necessary.
Your picture at Ontario is of the generation 2 wall connector with J1772. To my knowledge, this older design was never updated to include wifi connectivity like the generation 3 wall connector. I agree they look very similar to the untrained eye.
I can confirm the j1772 are for other EVS. because this SuperCharger is almost open.
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