Tesla open up the SuC network [in UK]

[Stuart1714]

The Tesla website is now showing a number of locations open to non-Tesla’s in France a well as Norway this week.

 

[Xdama]

Tesla’s SuC network is worth more to it as a brand differentiator than it is whatever they’d get in usage charges.

There will be people for whom the network was swung them towards a Tesla over another car, even when that other car is “better” in every other respect.

I can imagine, for example, a lot of Model S owners who would pull the trigger on a Taycan instead if they could use the supercharger network. Likewise there would be people who would’ve bought a Model 3 competitor if they could use superchargers.

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It was this and delivery times that swung my decision to be fair. I’d probably have gone for the EV6, i4 or even Mustang MachE if any could have delivered before April & had access to the SC network.

 

[yessuz]

It was this and delivery times that swung my decision to be fair. I’d probably have gone for the EV6, i4 or even Mustang MachE if any could have delivered before April & had access to the SC network.

To be fair EV6, IONIQ5, MachE, or Polestar 2 not only longer delivery times, but also price, when adding all bits and bobs, becomes the same or even higher than model 3.

Obviously network is another thing

 

[M1tch]

Still not managed a single charge on anything other than a supercharger as of yet. I hope they don’t open them up or it will be the go to for everyone.

 

[CMc1]

Tonight at Grays, UK (Thurrock)

 

[Xdama]

To be fair EV6, IONIQ5, MachE, or Polestar 2 not only longer delivery times, but also price, when adding all bits and bobs, becomes the same or even higher than model 3.

Obviously network is another thing

Fair points, I’m in a different boat to most though. Mine is on a business lease so cost per month is more an issue than overall purchase price. It really was SC network & times for me.

 

[yessuz]

Fair points, I’m in a different boat to most though. Mine is on a business lease so cost per month is more an issue than overall purchase price. It really was SC network & times for me.

Cost per month was the biggest Factor for me as I take cash instead of company car.
I am doing quite a number of miles and any PCO or lease became a no go for me, as monthly cost become too high after certain point.

 

[DrTR]

Tonight at Grays, UK (Thurrock)

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Only a question of time. It will be interesting to know what pricing structure they will go for - ie memberships etc. As an owner of another EV and having ordered a Tesla, being able to use superchargers when needed with my other EV would be great.

 

[yessuz]

Only a question of time. It will be interesting to know what pricing structure they will go for - ie memberships etc. As an owner of another EV and having ordered a Tesla, being able to use superchargers when needed with my other EV would be great.

Memberships in Norway and price is almost as tesla (Bjorn's video) as I understand.

Otherwise should be (must be) more expensive

 

[MrBadger]

Tonight at Grays, UK (Thurrock)

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Looks like the car has a front charge port and is using the supercharger closer to the camera.

Ie in this case it’s affective my using 2 superchargers - one bay to charge and one supercharger that is no longer available to another Tesla.

In this case, the problem is avoidable. I hope that some effort is made to educate users on how to connect their cars whilst causing minimal loss of charge facilities at the site.

 

[Fursty Ferret]

Tonight at Grays, UK (Thurrock)

Not actually charging though, surely?

 

[Teddy69]

Cost per month was the biggest Factor for me as I take cash instead of company car.
I am doing quite a number of miles and any PCO or lease became a no go for me, as monthly cost become too high after certain point.

Wouldn't it be a lot cheaper to get an EV through company vs taking cash, paying lots of tax etc before buying the car? Low BiK makes company car ownership of EVs very appealing.

 

[yessuz]

Wouldn't it be a lot cheaper to get an EV through company vs taking cash, paying lots of tax etc before buying the car? Low BiK makes company car ownership of EVs very appealing.

it would. but max limit what is set for me is such, that only reasonable EV available is IoniQ 5 - with smallest battery and no options.

 

[Lord Farquad]

The expansion of the SUC network seems a little slow as of late. The coverage in Wales in particular leaves a lot to be desired.

If I saw the number of sites doubling I’d be happier about it opening up. Especially if they were designed to accept other makers cars (parking wise).

 

[browellm]

Taycan plugged in at Trentham earlier. Unclear whether it was getting a charge or the owner just fancied a nicer parking spot.

 

[nxsynjs]

Taycan plugged in at Trentham earlier. Unclear whether it was getting a charge or the owner just fancied a nicer parking spot. View attachment 767316

Taking up 2 charge bays for extra bonus points.

 

[yessuz]

Taycan plugged in at Trentham earlier. Unclear whether it was getting a charge or the owner just fancied a nicer parking spot. View attachment 767316

yeah... takes wrong slot as well

 

[debrooker]

Taycan plugged in at Trentham earlier. Unclear whether it was getting a charge or the owner just fancied a nicer parking spot.

A vision of the future when the network is opened up....

 

[yessuz]

A vision of the future when the network is opened up....

Question is: since he is not charging, would charging cable lock in place?! Maybe he didn't even plug it to the very end...

Maybe it would be possible to park close to him, pull out his cable and charge your own?

 

[bhanorthy]

All Superchargers in Netherlands now open to all. Confirmed by official Tesla charging account on Twitter.