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Tesla open up the SuC network [in UK]
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ACarneiro
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Yes, they would get a VIN, but my point was that matching that VIN to a collection of all 3rd party models that would have a charging port in the right (well rear left) place would be quite tricky and requiring to compile the mother of all databases.
Especially given the lack of consistency even within a single manufacturer : e.g : Hyundai : CCS in front of the Kona, rear left on the Ioniq ; rear right of the Ioniq5...
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Can't really blame the drivers, Tesla opened up the network to all and they are paying for their charge. Tesla were well aware of this before they started the trials, to me it would of made sense to fit longer cables to all trial locations before opening them, they're going to have to do something eventually anyway they cant leave the chargers open like this long term, they have to put in a solution so all cars can charge from the correct charger for their parking bay.
Zilla91
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For those saying the other cars blocking isn’t an issue because there are other spaces free; yes, true but this is just a trial in some quiet Superchargers. This will not be the case when the trial is over and they open them all up.
I hate to think what busy ones like Scotch Corner or Washington will look like.
I hate to think what busy ones like Scotch Corner or Washington will look like.
MrBadger
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I wonder how much longer the cable would need to be to allow the car to be parked face first in the ‘correct’ bay. Probably not much. Although a longer cable might cause other ergonomic issues such as people leaving them just lying on the ground if they don’t easily hook back up again. As mentioned in the past, the old petrol pump style may have some mileage in it again.
Yup, you only have to look at public chargers to see how quickly they get mangled. I suspect that's the cause of a lot of faults with public chargers.
Sean.
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Depends also on how the tombstones are oriented wrt the bays. As you know there is quite a large variation how these are positioned depending on the SuC site.
So I think its a case of potentially longer cables AND optimal positioning of the tombstones.
I’m fairly sure Bjorn demonstrated that you can press the button on a supercharger handle and it will both end the session and cause a non-Tesla to eject the cable, even when locked. I’m not sure if that was one model or if there is something in the CCS standard that was causing this behaviour.
Not that I would at all condone unplugging cars which are actually charging but should you find another EV blocking the bay and not charging, you might actually be able to remove it and use it.
Not that I would at all condone unplugging cars which are actually charging but should you find another EV blocking the bay and not charging, you might actually be able to remove it and use it.
The Tesla navigation wil be fooled into thinking there are free stalls and direct vehicles for in-journey charging
Can't wait for the first person to report battery flat while waiting for a charger
only one - the bay to the left - is unavailble unless I'm missing something? The other is in use by the BMW. The bay to the right of the BMW is available for a Tesla.
it's 2 bays unavailable. the one where BMW is parked at and the left one, which charger cable is being used.
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