Tesla Supercharger Membership Launched @ $12.99 / month. First video of Lightning charging at Supercharger CCS Magic Dock

[F150ROD]

Guy, what happened to your poor license plate?

Its a Sticker plate

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[Txxthie]

Yes. I think most of the time it won't be an issue at all and occasionally when it is an issue people will mostly cooperate.

I'm not sure why there are so many people bitching here. This is a HUGE HUGE benefit to Lightning owners and yet (some) people are now whining like little girls about how long the f'n cables are. One person on this thread even called it a 'money grab' like it's some evil plot to hurt Lightning owners or something.

Agreed!
This will increase the resale value of Lightnings, especially the SR version. It will also help those who wish to tow with their EV.

 

[vandy1981]

Maybe GEN2 Lightnings will have the port placed on the left rear quarter panel like so many other EV's

A left rear position would make it that much harder to charge without dropping the trailer. Hopefully longer cables and pull-through stations become more common--then it won't really matter where your port is.

 

[thecoloradokid]

Agreed!
This will increase the resale value of Lightnings, especially the SR version. It will also help those who wish to tow with their EV.

Super large EV's towing stuff fitting into very tight charging spaces. The Tesla kool aid drinkers will love that!

I am waiting for that Youtube footage!

 

[TaxmanHog]

A left rear position would make it that much harder to charge without dropping the trailer. Hopefully longer cables and pull-through stations become more common--then it won't really matter where your port is.

Definitely agree for the few of us trailer owners, but for the bulk of grocery getters......

 

[Maquis]

I copied this from a post on the Mach-E forum. Gives an idea of pricing with and without the monthly membership.

 

[vandy1981]

Definitely agree for the few of us trailer owners, but for the bulk of grocery getters......

The rear left position is much better for loading groceries in the trunk.

 

[metroshot]

Guy, what happened to your poor license plate?

Ha ha - you have good eyes!

It's my temporary photocopied vinyl plate while I am waiting for my permanent vinyl plate that I ordered from Canada:

 

[Nick503955]

Ha ha - you have good eyes!

It's my temporary photocopied vinyl plate while I am waiting for my permanent vinyl plate that I ordered from Canada:

There is a CA DMV approved vinyl plate available here: https://licenseplatewrap.com/

 

[RickKeen]

Is there such a thing as a CCS Extension Cable?

 

[metroshot]

There is a CA DMV approved vinyl plate available here: https://licenseplatewrap.com/

Yes, but they won't replicate the Collegiate plate for mine - just the standard white or black plates.

Adhesive Replica in Canada did the collegiate custom for me.
Very nice quality with reflectorized background.

 

[FordLightningMan]

Just announced during Tesla investor day is that the Gen 4 superchargers will have longer cables to reach more vehicles. It seems like all the retrofitted chargers will remain as-is with cord length, but newer stations will presumably be better in the future.

 

[mr.Magoo]

I mean, the more the merrier I suppose, but at $0.50 / kW it's pretty darn expensive.

 

[Txxthie]

Super large EV's towing stuff fitting into very tight charging spaces. The Tesla kool aid drinkers will love that!

I am waiting for that Youtube footage!

Tight spaces are also found at some EA locations. This one is at a super busy Walmart in Manchester, CT. These aren’t pull thru bays and navigating a lighting into them is nail biting. You also have to do this while avoiding buses and shopping carts. It’s quite entertaining watching EV’s navigate into these spaces, getting charging to start or realizing only 1 charger per EV (despite 2 handles).

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[Maquis]

Tight spaces are also found at some EA locations. This one is at a super busy Walmart in Manchester, CT. These aren’t pull thru bays and navigating a lighting into them is nail biting. You also have to do this while avoiding buses and shopping carts. It’s quite entertaining watching EV’s navigate into spaces, actually getting charging to start or realizing only 1 charger per EV despite 2 handles.

I really don’t understand why EA has two CCS cables on each unit. Every time I’ve charged, either one would have reached.

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