Wiki UK and Ireland Supercharger Site News

[IanMcL]

Just right for my hop from Strathclyde country park to Aviemore, where there is another supercharger!

 

[squarepeg77]

Are there any superchargers on the M1 or A1(M) between Sheffield and Middlesbrough?

Can you detour a bit to the Scotch Corner supercharger? It’s what I do when going up that way.

 

[Martinb999]

Thanks squarepeg77. I looked at that but it would add almost 1h 20 mins to my journey as I leave the A1(M) at Leeming Bar and head East over the North York Moors

 

[Ant M3]

Any more superchargers due to be built around the Midlands ? Apart from Hopwood Services it really seems to be a dead spot for superchargers

 

[CMc1]

Are there any superchargers on the M1 or A1(M) between Sheffield and Middlesbrough? Travelling from Kent and looking at the app and betterrouteplanner etc it seems I'm going to be stuck,............... Destination chargers are not an option as I'll need to get there as soon as possible after setting off. I thought they were going to put some at Ferrybridge - did that not happen? Do you have to use the Manor to use the supercharger in Barnsley?
Any help welcome. First long journey in the M3

I do Oxford to Tyne and Wear without issue on weekly basis.

Usually quick charge at Warwick and then Woodall (using both service roads to save a few miles). Can you charge when you arrive？

 

[emissonzero]

Any sign of activity around Berwick Upon Tweed?

 

[Martinb999]

Yes CMc1 I can charge when I arrive. I looked at the maps on Tesla etc and they said Woodall was only going South. What do you mean service roads?

 

[NorfolkMustard]

Park Royal V3 confirmed. Live this morning. CCS only

Robert Llewellyn on Twitter

 

[CMc1]

Yes CMc1 I can charge when I arrive. I looked at the maps on Tesla etc and they said Woodall was only going South. What do you mean service roads?

As shown in the pic, keep left when you enter the Northbound Services, take the service road and go 180º on to the A618, under the M1, first left up another service road to enter the Southbound services. Tesla SuC are straight over the junction. Just be aware of traffic from RHS about to join motorway.

I do this on a weekly basis without issue. Seems a little odd at first, but its fine. The Tesla Nav even says to take service road in the notes.

Re-run this journey to go North again...

There is another version at Warwick, but doubt you'll need it.

Enjoy!

 

[CMc1]

Park Royal V3 confirmed. Live this morning. CCS only

Robert Llewellyn on Twitter

About time! Ready for rest of UK now please

Worth noting CCS only

 

[cezdoc]

About time! Ready for rest of UK now please

Worth noting CCS only

As an owner of an older MS I was reassured to read that it's 8 V3 stalls plus 8 V2. Yes there is a CCS adaptor available but anecdotally they aren't as reliable as a CHAdeMO adaptor (which I have) on 3rd party chargers.

 

[Martinb999]

Thanks a lot CMc1......... that makes my life a lot easier.

 

[NorfolkMustard]

Avoid Wokingham superchargers for the time being

 

[EchoVictor]

I’ve heard of a charging desert but a charging pond is a new one on me

 

[Adopado]

I’ve heard of a charging desert but a charging pond is a new one on me

It's clearly the new Tesla speedboat charging station.

 

[m3gt2]

Any more superchargers due to be built around the Midlands ? Apart from Hopwood Services it really seems to be a dead spot for superchargers

It's a massive black spot, leicester has been coming soon for years and now Coventry and tamworth are both coming soon! I'll believe it when I see it but it's needed

 

[arg]

As an owner of an older MS I was reassured to read that it's 8 V3 stalls plus 8 V2. Yes there is a CCS adaptor available but anecdotally they aren't as reliable as a CHAdeMO adaptor (which I have) on 3rd party chargers.

I think that's a reflection of those 3rd party chargers' functionality in their CHAdeMO vs CCS modes, rather than the adapters. The Tesla CCS adapter is just mechanical (as compared to the CHAdeMO one that's full of electronics).

You would hope that there wouldn't be too many compatibility issues between Tesla's cars and their own superchargers.

 

[Asterix187]

I think that's a reflection of those 3rd party chargers' functionality in their CHAdeMO vs CCS modes, rather than the adapters. The Tesla CCS adapter is just mechanical (as compared to the CHAdeMO one that's full of electronics).

You would hope that there wouldn't be too many compatibility issues between Tesla's cars and their own superchargers.

Actually there is a lot of extra electronics for CCS it’s just newer cars have it pre fitted. Older cars can get it retro fitted.

 

[miimura]

Actually there is a lot of extra electronics for CCS it’s just newer cars have it pre fitted. Older cars can get it retro fitted.

Yes, but the electronics are in the car, not the adapter.

 

[miimura]

Avoid Wokingham superchargers for the time being

Given the installed height of the electrical equipment, it seems this is not a surprise event.