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Tesla open up the SuC network [in UK]
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Is parking around there at a premium? Wouldn’t be the first time someone has parked in an EV spot to avail themselves of discounted/free parking knowing full well that they can’t charge.
Sean.
Active Member
Fair point. The hotel there don’t ask for proof that you’re actually charging, as they do in other places. They just oblige with a free pass out…
Cardo
Active Member
As it’s a hire van, my guess is they have no clue what they’re doing and have either been told or heard SuCs are now open to all, without being aware of the specifics.
They were likely disappointed when they returned to the van.
Sean.
Active Member
Yep a definite possibility. There was a bloke standing nearby on his phone. I asked him if it was his van. He denied it. I reckon it was but hey ho.
There was a pop up event, quite literally, a black double decker bus with a pop up roof and DJ in the other part of the car park in front of the hotel doing quite loud sound checks when I left. Could have been part of the crew for this.
cezdoc
Member
The new Dorking Supercharger is now showing as open to non-tesla, bringing the UK total to 21 (at time of writing Carmarthen is no longer flagged as open to all on Tesla's website map and the Birmingham marker is missing altogether but both are still available for non-Tesla on the app).
Sean.
Active Member
I think we can agree there’s some dodgy stuff going on with the website map currently. At least the app is up to date.
Sean.
Active Member
Looks like they’ve recently opened up
- Heathrow T2 & T3
- Guildford
I make the running total sites open to non-Tesla now 24 UK sites
- Heathrow T2 & T3
- Guildford
I make the running total sites open to non-Tesla now 24 UK sites
Sean.
Active Member
Lord Farquad
2022 MYLR W/B/20s/Tow bar. Previously 2021 M3SR+
Yes Manchester Trafford Centre, Mini blocking two stalls.
Jason71
Well-Known Member
I think if it was happening even semi regularly it would have been posted here and probably as a full page article in the Daily Mail though after the first couple of paragraphs it would have segwayed to battery fires and Autopilot crashes for some reason.
Lord Farquad
2022 MYLR W/B/20s/Tow bar. Previously 2021 M3SR+
Damn minis!
I think SC layout is key to open chargers. They need to plan all future locations much better to ensure they’re future proof.
Sean.
Active Member
V4 with longer cables are coming to the UK...
Wiki - UK and Ireland Supercharger Site News
Super chargers are already there- 16 of them. I did google the company doing the works and they specifically mention how they install Tesla super chargers so I think it’s an extension of what’s already there. Sorry yes I know they have some already, just assumed unlikely WB would be allowing...
teslamotorsclub.com
They also seem to now favour the "side-by-side" rather than "end of stall" tombstone layout for sites.
It all helps.
It's interesting to look at what's happening in France where more than 60 sites (probably more than two thirds of stalls) are open to all. I follow the French forums and you never hear of issues. What I have read is that many Tesla drivers are stopping at motorway services, where hundreds of new non-Tesla high-speed hubs have been installed in the last 18 months, instead of at superchargers. Obviously, they are more convenient. Tesla either hasn't won tenders for installations at these sites or didn't tender because it had no chance of winning with its V2 and V3 set-up. We're lagging the French but it is a sign of the competition that's to come on the UK motorway network. Tesla probably needs its V4 superchargers and to demonstrate it is open in order to secure these top sites in the UK.
Long term does Tesla care if other charging providers remove the need for Tesla to provide a charging service?
Do these chargers have a high enough current output to be as fast as a supercharger?
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