Where's the charging port?

[AnOutsider]

OK vfx, you are wasting precious database space that could be used coming up with wild ideas on the look of this thing.

 

[TEG]

As someone dreams that a 3-phase connector will pop out of the back window...

 

[vfx]

But he wants real proof - like some sloppy photoshop mock-ups. Not just some quote from the head of design on their official web site...

Yeah, real proof!

 

[Eberhard]

As someone dreams that a 3-phase connector will pop out of the back window...

you have should taken mennekes type 2 with 63A = 44kW

 

[TEG]

And upside down.
This is getting ridiculous...

OK, rightside up coming out of the pop-out tail-light, with the new combo socket...

 

[markwj]

Can't see anywhere for a front charge port.

P.S. Sorry, couldn't resist ;-)

 

[Kevin Harney]

That is because Franz said it would be in the rear LOL

 

[vfx]

That is because Franz said it would be in the rear...

Proof?

 

[bonnie]

-sigh- you were a difficult child, weren't you?

 

[DaveD]

-sigh- you were a difficult child, weren't you?

were?

 

[NigelM]

Proof?

You know the sun will come up in the morning, but you don't have proof that it will. That lack of proof is unlikely to cause you a sleepless night (I hope!). Sometimes knowledge without proof is good enough....

It's behind the tail-light like TEG said.:biggrin:

 

[bonnie]

I thought the glass was really just one big solar panel, enough to power the car. We don't need no stinkin' charging port.

 

[AnOutsider]

Proof?

in the 50% chance you're being serious vs annoying:

Model S: Designing the Perfect Endurance Athlete | Blog | Tesla Motors

Where is the charge port located?

Franz: The charge port is located toward the rear of the car, on the driver’s side. The majority of charging happens at home so this is the most functional location. Similar to the door handles, the charge port door hides when not in use. It was important to me to make charging a unique experience. You’ll see on the Beta vehicles, the charge port looks nothing like a traditional fuel door.

That makes what? The 50th time now?

 

[Kevin Harney]

Um no he is just being annoying ....

 

[vfx]

This is my favorite thread ever!

 

[AnOutsider]

This is my favorite thread ever!

You won't be at the beta ride event will you?

 

[W.Petefish]

They're set to release some more info in the next few weeks. I think the charging connector location and type will be released then.

 

[doug]

They're set to release some more info in the next few weeks. I think the charging connector location and type will be released then.

In the next few weeks, many should see it in person, so perhaps a moot point by then.

 

[widodh]

In the next few weeks, many should see it in person, so perhaps a moot point by then.

They might put duct tape on it, so we won't be able to see where it is.

"If you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough!"

OT: I guess most of our questions will be answered in two weeks.

 

[Larry Chanin]

Model S: Designing the Perfect Endurance Athlete | Blog | Tesla Motors

Where is the charge port located?

Franz: The charge port is located toward the rear of the car, on the driver’s side. The majority of charging happens at home so this is the most functional location. Similar to the door handles, the charge port door hides when not in use. It was important to me to make charging a unique experience. You’ll see on the Beta vehicles, the charge port looks nothing like a traditional fuel door.

Hi,

I notice that Franz references a single charge port location. Since there has been a lot of advertising regarding a 45 minute charging option, I wonder if that means the port will have to accommodate multiple connector types. If so, that would result in one big ugly door. Since Franz says the charge port door hides when not in use, Nigel's comment regarding hiding it behind the tail light makes a lot of sense, particulary if multiple connectors are being concealed.

Larry