My First Tesla Charge Using A2ZEV NACS Adapter

[RickLightning]

Took a few minutes to figure out how to lock the A2ZEV adapter (see signature) on, but then fine. Confusion among the Tesla drivers, and some hate as I blocked 2 chargers.

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[PAndaemonium]

It’s test of patience…do I buy this one or wait for the free one in June

 

[Maxx]

Confusion among the Tesla drivers, and some hate as I blocked 2 chargers

How did they express the hate? Would you leave the truck for 30 min of charging there?

 

[RickLightning]

How did they express the hate? Would you leave the truck for 30 min of charging there?

They complained I was taking 2 spaces.

 

[RickLightning]

Another spot. 2 of 8 broken. I parked creatively to take 1 space... F ' em. Cop drove by and smiled.

 

[Ffxdude]

They complained I was taking 2 spaces.

Similar complaints on one of my stops. Complaints turned to questions regarding the truck when I had a discussion with a Silverado owner who was attempting to ICE a charger. Apparently the big dude with the big truck who’s actually charging is les objectionable than the small dude with the big truck who is not charging…

Outside of that one stop, all my interactions were positive, the Lighting was the new kid on the block and everyone wanted to know more about it.

 

[RickLightning]

First stop was busy. Teslas in every other spot, so no charger for me. One driver said they do that to not split the charge rate. Another told him that us only at V2s.

Had questions, people asked if they could take pictures. One owner said she and her fellow Tesla owners welcome us and shock my hand. Two complaints, one vocal but said it wasn't fault... He knew nothing about anything. Never heard of Rivian.

 

[Ffxdude]

First stop was busy. Teslas in every other spot, so no charger for me. One driver said they do that to not split the charge rate. Another told him that us only at V2s.

Had questions, people asked if they could take pictures. One owner said she and her fellow Tesla owners welcome us and shock my hand. Two complaints, one vocal but said it wasn't fault... He knew nothing about anything. Never heard of Rivian.

I was surprised at the amount of turn over at the superchargers. I guess the fact that they're all pulling good speeds and have them at good intervals along the the routes prevent the Bolt effect.

The every other space thing is great - allows for everyone to get in and out without risk of door dings.

 

[RickLightning]

I was surprised at the amount of turn over at the superchargers. I guess the fact that they're all pulling good speeds and have them at good intervals along the the routes prevent the Bolt effect.

The every other space thing is great - allows for everyone to get in and out without risk of door dings.

No, it is awful.

If they fill every other space, we cannot charge. If they all go left, and we go right, then everyone can charge.

I had 2 people cut in front of me. Found a woman at 91%, parked next to her and waited.

 

[Ffxdude]

No, it is awful.

If they fill every other space, we cannot charge. If they all go left, and we go right, then everyone can charge.

I had 2 people cut in front of me. Found a woman at 91%, parked next to her and waited.

I also looked for stops with 12+ stalls and tried to plan on using those to have more luck at not creating a cluster.

 

[tnugentfl]

Are the Superchargers still a bit slower during boost?I could get close to 180kW at an EA 350 but only around 160 at a Supercharger. I think the difference might be 450 amps vs 500.

 

[RickLightning]

I got 165 that I saw. Holds high a long time, most EAs don't.

 

[FreshDaddyE]

Reckon it’s worth getting the A2Z NACS extension cord just to avoid the 2 spot hassle? Or is my newbie EV understanding incorrect in its function?

https://a2zevshop.com/products/tesla-nacs-extension-cord-48a-16ft-5m?_pos=1&_sid=2dc782003&_ss=r

 

[Bwanapete]

Is Ford going to give us free extension cables?

 

[Fastnf]

Reckon it’s worth getting the A2Z NACS extension cord just to avoid the 2 spot hassle? Or is my newbie EV understanding incorrect in its function?

https://a2zevshop.com/products/tesla-nacs-extension-cord-48a-16ft-5m?_pos=1&_sid=2dc782003&_ss=r

The above link is for an AC extension for level 2 charging only. It will not work with a supercharger

DC extensions are not available yet and are listed are coming soon

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