Tesla Charging Station Cable Length Issues!

[IBeTheBot]

Hey everyone,

How are you all managing the issue of Tesla charging station cables being too short? I often find myself needing to take up two Tesla spots just to get my truck close enough to charge. This became a bigger problem for me over the weekend when several Electrify America chargers were down. I had to go to a Tesla station and ended up waiting for two spots to open up so I could park close enough to plug in the cable.

Would love to hear how others are handling this!

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[The Weatherman]

You’re new here aren’t you.

The best position to take is the last charger at the right end of the group. It may require you to get up on a curb, but it’s the only one that won’t have you taking up two spots.

 

[IBeTheBot]

You’re new here aren’t you.

The best position to take is the last charger at the right end of the group. It may require you to get up on a curb, but it’s the only one that won’t have you taking up two spots.

yup, that's what I did, but it required me to wait an extra 30-45 minutes cause I couldn't take another spot. Was wondering if anyone ordered an extension cable to get around this.

 

[1Jetpilot]

yup, that's what I did, but it required me to wait an extra 30-45 minutes cause I couldn't take another spot. Was wondering if anyone ordered an extension cable to get around this.

I don't believe an extension cord has been mass produced yet. A2Z has one on their website but it isn't ready to be sold yet

 

[ericpullen]

Some have these end stations that make it a bit easier, but yea it’s not ideal.

 

[invertedspear]

Of the few times I've used Super Chargers, I have:

• Taken two spots
• Used the non-back in spot like Ericpullen's picture above
• Used the right most spot and hug off the end
• On one that had stalls that faced each other I used the cable for the spot in front of me
• Pulled in to the left most charger but perpendicular to the parking spot.

come to think of it, I don't think I've done any of the same thing twice, as I'm pretty sure that's all my SC uses.

 

[Ventorum94]

You’re new here aren’t you.

The best position to take is the last charger at the right end of the group. It may require you to get up on a curb, but it’s the only one that won’t have you taking up two spots.

If a Tesla backs into the open space to your left, they still can’t charge, so it really doesn’t help them.
The worst part about needing two spots is when a SC location is full, with cars waiting to charge. It’s nearly impossible to get two adjacent spaces- when SC is full, waiting for the hookup on the right end is the best option (wait in the open space to the right, and take the charge cable as soon as the occupying car unplugs).

 

[jamelski]

There is only one fool proof way, it’s the best way, you really have to be willing to make it work…… I’ll tell you the secret I use to make it really easy.
Dont use them

 

[duncanmaio]

I have seen Cybertrucks at Superchargers a couple of times - seems like they take up two spots as well (or enough of a second spot that another Tesla can't use the station).

 

[RickLightning]

 

[Zprime29]

The official word from Tesla is to use two spots. That said, the only times I've used a SC it had 20 stalls and 3 in use.

 

[MaintGrl]

Fortunately I don't drive the Lightning a lot, (sometimes prefer my 96 Ranger XLT with a stick), and charge at home, but eventually I'll have to figure it out when the time comes... Thanks for the ideas.

 

[IBeTheBot]

There is only one fool proof way, it’s the best way, you really have to be willing to make it work…… I’ll tell you the secret I use to make it really easy.
Dont use them

lol, definitely wouldn't if 5 of the 6 Electrify America stations down the road were working and not offline for three days.

 

[VAF84]

In my many Tesla supercharger stops I have yet to be at a full Tesla charging bank, but they are usually the ones off the highway with plenty of stalls. I always take the end spot when I can. Typically though, I'll pull in as close as I can to the gap between two stalls while trying to stay in the lines of one spot; then use the stall on my left.

I don't know what I'd do if I went to busy ones though. I'd feel pretty bad taking up two spots, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do when there aren't other options and you need the juice.

 

[IBeTheBot]

In my many Tesla supercharger stops I have yet to be at a full Tesla charging bank, but they are usually the ones off the highway with plenty of stalls. I always take the end spot when I can. Typically though, I'll pull in as close as I can to the gap between two stalls while trying to stay in the lines of one spot; then use the stall on my left.

I don't know what I'd do if I went to busy ones though. I'd feel pretty bad taking up two spots, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do when there aren't other options and you need the juice.

Unfortunately in southern California we don't have that luxury, most of ours are pretty full with someone waiting.

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