Tesla connector on other companies superchargers

[p4594spa]

I have never seen any non-Tesla superchargers with a direct Tesla connector.
Is this because of some patent/copyright thing that Tesla holds?

I don't mean with the CHAdeMO adapter..

 

[Rocky_H]

I have never seen any non-Tesla superchargers

Superchargers (TM). Ones that are not from Tesla are not Superchargers. They are fast DC chargers.

I have never seen any non-Tesla superchargers with a direct Tesla connector.
Is this because of some patent/copyright thing that Tesla holds?

Yes, the format of the Tesla charging handle is a unique proprietary design that is not one of the international public standards.

*Edit* Yeah, I was assuming this meant the North American style Tesla charge handle.

 

[JulienW]

I have never seen any non-Tesla superchargers with a direct Tesla connector.
Is this because of some patent/copyright thing that Tesla holds?

I don't mean with the CHAdeMO adapter..

Guess you are in the US since in the EU Tesla Model 3's use CCS and in China the standard there. However read here that EV Go DC chargers (NOT Supercharger since that is a Tesla ™) is going to start adding Tesla Charging.

Tesla partners with EVgo to deploy Tesla connectors on their nationwide charging network - Electrek

 

[coconutboy84]

Supercharger is Tesla name only. Others are called dc fast chargers. Now you know!

 

[MrMassTransit]

This is starting to change. Tesla is now working with other DC fast charging providers to equip their chargers with the Tesla proprietary connector. EVGO is the first company doing this - there are already stations in California with the connector:

First Look At EVgo Fast Charging With New Built-In Tesla Connector

 

[Tomc62]

Supercharger is Tesla name only. Others are called dc fast chargers. Now you know!

But the Tesla Super Charger charges at 5x the rate of a DC fast charger

 

[JulienW]

But the Tesla Super Charger charges at 5x the rate of a DC fast charger

Superchargers are DC chargers with a ™ed name. Also there are CCS (DC) chargers that are MUCH faster than even a V3 Supercharger.

VW's Electrify America opens California's first 350kW ultra-fast charger, before cars can actually use it - Electrek

 

[Tomc62]

What is your source?

 

[coconutboy84]

Source is reading the news

 

[narayan]

Unless it's an extreme emergency, I wouldn't want to charge at any thing above 150kW which is plenty quick. That's over 350A into the battery pack.

 

[Tomc62]

Source is reading the news

News I've read says you are wrong.

 

[JulienW]

News I've read says you are wrong.

Specificity WHAT are you saying is wrong?

 

[vickh]

This is starting to change. Tesla is now working with other DC fast charging providers to equip their chargers with the Tesla proprietary connector. EVGO is the first company doing this - there are already stations in California with the connector:

First Look At EVgo Fast Charging With New Built-In Tesla Connector

wonder if they'll offer perks like this
Nissan Energy Perks by EVgo

 

[JulienW]

wonder if they'll offer perks like this
Nissan Energy Perks by EVgo

No since Nissan is paying for/partnering with EVgo for the "perk".

 

[vickh]

No since Nissan is paying for/partnering with EVgo for the "perk".

I'm curious about EVgo's business plan vs say Voltas or Blink (which offers some "free" charging)

 

[JulienW]

I'm curious about EVgo's business plan vs say Voltas or Blink (which offers some "free" charging)

Here you EVgo. (need to learnt that Google thing) Besides network pay as you use charging station they sell a "host" an EV charging station package (renting/service agreement/you pay for the juice). Lived in an apartment building for a short time that had SemaConnect level 2 charging stations and an EVgo DC charger that were free to use by residents. It was a perk that the complex paid for to attract renters.

EV Charging Stations for Retail Businesses | EVgo

https://www.blinkcharging.com/blink-network-hosts

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