45 Minute QuickCharge

[Robert.Boston]

The "TBD" listed on 60 kWh battery for Supercharging is related to the cost, not availability/compatibility.

Agreed, but we were always inferring that from reading the tea-leaves of the website; now we have an official public filing confirming our divinations.

[rabar10]

Do we have any confirmation on Supercharger install locations? Has anyone with a Roadster HPC been contacted re: Supercharger install at their location?

Would it be likely for some of the West Coast sales/service locations to have them?

[ChadS]

I have heard that there will be an "announcement" about Supercharger locations some time in March; but who knows.

From my discussions, they didn't seem to be seriously considering sales/service locations. (They wanted places more between cities, and really easy to get to from the freeway).

[dsm363]

I have heard that there will be an "announcement" about Supercharger locations some time in March; but who knows.

From my discussions, they didn't seem to be seriously considering sales/service locations. (They wanted places more between cities, and really easy to get to from the freeway).

I think between cities makes the most sense to start. If you're taking your car for service, they'll likely have it for a few hours and can charge with the HPC at 80A.

[rabar10]

I think between cities makes the most sense to start. If you're taking your car for service, they'll likely have it for a few hours and can charge with the HPC at 80A.

Only 40A if the car doesn't have the dual charger upgrade. But the point is still valid.

[Todd Burch]

My guess is that the "more than meets the eye" comment George B. posted about regarding the Santana Row event is the announcement about the charging network.

[ElSupreme]

My guess is that the "more than meets the eye" comment George B. posted about regarding the Santana Row event is the announcement about the charging network.

That or Tesla is the new Transformers movie partner!!

"Robots in disguise."

[brianman]

That or Tesla is the new Transformers movie partner!!
"Robots in disguise."

Somehow I don't think Chevy would take too kindly to a Tesla being introduced as one of the next Transformers. Too bad, 'cause it could be a pretty neat opportunity to have some fun with it.

[wbrown01@verizon.net]

I have reserved the 160 mile battery and I am trying to find good reason to move up to 230 mile.
My question is do I really need access to Tesla’s Supercharging network or will I get similar results with a Public charging station.
They say all Model S cars can use public chargers with the J1772 adaptor so how much slower (or faser) will the public stations be?

[dsm363]

I have reserved the 160 mile battery and I am trying to find good reason to move up to 230 mile.
My question is do I really need access to Tesla’s Supercharging network or will I get similar results with a Public charging station.
They say all Model S cars can use public chargers with the J1772 adaptor so how much slower (or faser) will the public stations be?

If you can get the 230 pack or see using it for longer trips, it's probably the sweet spot. They both that use the J1772 30A chargers at the same rate with the included adapter. It depends on how fast they build out the Supercharger network and where you live. For longer trips you'd probably want the 230 mile pack anyway and Supercharger access would make traveling much easier.

Tesla's Supercharger will be many times faster that public charging. If Tesla does end up supporting the DC quick charge standard the Leaf uses, that would open up even more fast charging sites but they aren't as fast as the Tesla Supercharger.