Tesla Supercharger network

[ohmman]

I just got an e-mail from tesla which has an updated map that I haven't seen before. I love that there are many more developments happening in Canada.
Is this new? Or did I just miss it posted elsewhere?

It includes the destination charging locations (in grey). Maybe you understood that those were coming soon Superchargers?

 

[phigment]

It includes the destination charging locations (in grey). Maybe you understood that those were coming soon Superchargers?

Sorry... jumped the gun. You're right. I assumed those were "coming soon". Thanks for pointing out the mistake. I will remove the picture to ensure it doesn't happen to others.

 

[tinm]

Hmm. That map shows fewer new charger sites in New Mexico than the live map on Tesla's website.

I think I'll stick with what Tesla is showing on its site. I sure hope they aren't going to push out the rest of New Mexico's build-out until 2017 or something. C'mon Tesla!

 

[jerry33]

Hmm. That map shows fewer new charger sites in New Mexico than the live map on Tesla's website.

I think I'll stick with what Tesla is showing on its site. I sure hope they aren't going to push out the rest of New Mexico's build-out until 2017 or something. C'mon Tesla!

Tesla's map is only a goal. Supercharge.info is more realistic.

 

[Cottonwood]

A nice, popular article on the Supercharger rollout:

Americas Massive New Transportation Infrastructure System is Hiding in Plain Sight | Atlas Obscura

 

[bollar]

A nice, popular article on the Supercharger rollout:

Americas Massive New Transportation Infrastructure System is Hiding in Plain Sight | Atlas Obscura

Seems like all the cool kids are quoted in there.

 

[Cottonwood]

Seems like all the cool kids are quoted in there.

She did a pretty good job on her research, became a member of TMC, and reached out to some active members about the Supercharger rollout.

Send her a PM at Profile: slaskow if you want to comment on the article.

 

[ZBB]

She did a pretty good job on her research, became a member of TMC, and reached out to some active members about the Supercharger rollout.

Send her a PM at Profile: slaskow if you want to comment on the article.

I guess I'm honored to have learned your real name when we met at a Supercharger! Don't worry -- it's safe...

 

[Andyw2100]

I guess I'm honored to have learned your real name when we met at a Supercharger! Don't worry -- it's safe...

Yes, under no circumstances let anyone know that Cottonwood's real name is John Smith.

 

[Cottonwood]

Yes, under no circumstances let anyone know that Cottonwood's real name is John Smith.

Close...he was unrelated to my ancestors, but my 11th great-grandparents were married in Jamestown, VA in the the 1620's. :biggrin:

 

[ecarfan]

Nice article, though this statement could have used some explanation: "Rival car companies are spooling out their own networks of fast-charging stations, too".
What other EV manufacturer has started constructing an L3 charging network in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

 

[AEdennis]

Nice article, though this statement could have used some explanation: "Rival car companies are spooling out their own networks of fast-charging stations, too".
What other EV manufacturer has started constructing an L3 charging network in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

BMW (I forgot who the other partner manufacturer) has deployed a bunch of CCS. Not nearly the same as the SC network, but definitely have started this deployment.

 

[TXjak]

Nice article, though this statement could have used some explanation: "Rival car companies are spooling out their own networks of fast-charging stations, too".
What other EV manufacturer has started constructing an L3 charging network in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

You might get an argument from Nissan

 

[Ugliest1]

Nice article, though this statement could have used some explanation: "Rival car companies are spooling out their own networks of fast-charging stations, too".
What other EV manufacturer has started constructing an L3 charging network in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

You might get an argument from Nissan

Ok, how about this: What other EV manufacturer has started constructing a *reliable* L3 charging network *with multiple ports per station* in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

 

[mmccord]

Ok, how about this: What other EV manufacturer has started constructing a *reliable* L3 charging network *with multiple ports per station* in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

Audi is!

We're taking about constructing charging network press releases, right?

 

[ecarfan]

Ok, how about this: What other EV manufacturer has started constructing a *reliable* L3 charging network *with multiple ports per station* in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

...and carefully planned locations to facilitate long distance travel across the US? Answer: no other car company is doing that besides Tesla which has been building the Supercharger system for over 3 years.
Advantage: Tesla.

 

[snellenr]

Ok, how about this: What other EV manufacturer has started constructing a *reliable* L3 charging network *with multiple ports per station* in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

"... not located in a spare corner of a car dealership"

 

[bollar]

You might get an argument from Nissan

I would discuss that with the most significant inter-city Leaf driver. 33,000+ miles into his trip, I don't think he would support Nissan's argument

Negative Carbon Road Trip

 

[dhanson865]

Ok, how about this: What other EV manufacturer has started constructing a *reliable* L3 charging network *with multiple ports per station* in the US, as opposed to just talking about it?

Oh, come on now. You don't need that many qualifiers when comparing the Nissan charger network.

only one per site: check
fan/filter issue: check
limited hours locked gates: check
lower power limit than non Nissan Chademos: check
less sites than Tesla: check

I have a Nissan Leaf and I don't even consider it true that Nissan has a charging network. I'd use a random 3rd party charger before I'd use a dealer charger even when the branding of the dealer matches the branding on my car.

You could make every supercharger location on the planet have only 1 cable and one parking space and it'd still be better on all 5 counts vs the Nissan network.

 

[TXjak]

There is no doubt that Tesla's network is superior, but there is obviously an argument: Build-Out of EV Fast Chargers Continues, Thanks to Nissan and BMW | PluginCars.com