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Just be very sure of the parking restrictions before you leave it there.Are Tesco fast chargers available for Tesla , or only for VW?
If so, how is the payment done? Is it thru podpoint app and account or contactless card?
Thanks
Oh..so Tesla needs an adapter for the 50 kW?I believe its Podpoint that provides the chargers to Tesco (7kw, 22kw & 50kw - depending on site). The first 2 are Type 2 and usually free to use and the 50kw is CCS/CHAdeMO and is PAYG.
Not for a Model 3 - the CCS cable on a 50 kW charger fits perfectly.Oh..so Tesla needs an adapter for the 50 kW?
Thanks.Not for a Model 3 - the CCS cable on a 50 kW charger fits perfectly.
A pre 2018 (ish) Model S or X would need to have been updated and would need an adapter to use CCS, or to use a Chademo adapter instead.
Not long in this parish, eh? It'd charge at 50kw depending on your state of charge. What model Tesla/battery do you have? Do the math.Thanks.
How fast would be the charging on 50kW for Model 3? Aren't Tesla super chargers 120 kW (minimum)?
Not long, and not great in math either . I've only charged in superchargers a few times only.Not long in this parish, eh? It'd charge at 50kw depending on your state of charge. What model Tesla/battery do you have? Do the math.
Wanted to know whether Tesco charger is an alternative to Tesla's during long trips, to places where Tesla network is sparse
The 'free' 7KW charging isn't worth using, it's the same as home charging and would take hours to get anything useful. It might just cover your charge to get to Tesco and back with your shopping.Not long, and not great in math either . I've only charged in superchargers a few times only.
Wanted to know whether Tesco charger is an alternative to Tesla's during long trips, to places where Tesla network is sparse
So, we have been stranded in charging deserts like Dorset and have found that the Podpoint chargers at Tesco’s are normally working. You do need to use the Podpoint app most of the time and plan to use the maximum stay time (look out for the signs in the car parks). Podpoint app also controls many of the Lidl chargers which are often faster.Not long, and not great in math either . I've only charged in superchargers a few times only.
Wanted to know whether Tesco charger is an alternative to Tesla's during long trips, to places where Tesla network is sparse
Tesla superchargers quote a maximum speed, not minimum. The latest (V3) Tesla superchargers are capable of 250 kW. As others have said, the actual speed delivered depends upon a number of factors, not least the state of charge of your battery - as it fills, the charge rate slows down considerably. Other factors also include temperature, what car/battery you have, if the charger you are using is 'paired' (not an issue on V3 chargers), etc.Thanks.
How fast would be the charging on 50kW for Model 3? Aren't Tesla super chargers 120 kW (minimum)?
I think there are a few reasons for this. One of them is that it reduces the card transaction fees on their side, as you top up potentially less often than you would scan to start a charge. They also have your money in advance, so there's less reliance on them having to deal with calls to their support staff when someone's bank card doesn't work to start a charge. Plus of course your money is now in their account & will sit there until you use it.I don't know why they can't just charge your card for what you used instead of having to top up. Slightly annoying.
Hi mate, no it lets you get into a minus to finish the charge so basically you may see -£4 and if you top up £10 you’ll have £6 credit. Really useful that it doesn’t cut out when credit runs out!Bumping this as a new Pod Point 50kwh charger has been put into the new local Lidl just round the corner from me.
I used it yesterday (26p hurrah!) and I had to top up via the app before it'd let me start charging when I tried to confirm it. I thought most of them were PAYG? Though there is nowhere to tap contactless cards, just a tiny touchscreen for you to start the charger.
So I topped up £20 of which I used £16. Does that mean the next time I use it, it will start but cut off once the £4 has been used or will it just charge my card the extra? I don't know why they can't just charge your card for what you used instead of having to top up. Slightly annoying.
Nice one thanks!Hi mate, no it lets you get into a minus to finish the charge so basically you may see -£4 and if you top up £10 you’ll have £6 credit. Really useful that it doesn’t cut out when credit runs out!