Can you charge a Tesla on the Blink network?
The Blink charging network is a Level 2 public charging network in the US with locations coast to coast. Since 2009, more than 78,000 charging stations have been deployed by Blink, making it one of the largest charging networks. Unlike competitors, Blink designs, manufactures, and operates charging stations by partnering with commercial property owners. This […]
Can you charge a Tesla on the EVgo network?
EVgo is a Level 3 fast charging network operator with locations in 34 US states and 1000+ DC fast charging stalls, as of 2023. Most locations offer 50 kW DC charging, while newer and upgraded locations offer 100 kW and 350 kW stalls too. The main way to find, activate, and pay for charging is […]
Can you charge a Tesla on the FLO charging network?
The FLO network operates thousands of Level 2 and fast DC Level 3 charging points across Canada and the United States. According to the company, there are 95k+ charging points across the continent, serving over a million charging sessions monthly. You are likely to find FLO’s blue chargers in parking lots, points of interest, and […]
Can you charge Teslas on the Ivy Charging Network?
When driving in the Canadian province of Ontario, you will often encounter Ivy Network charging stations at ONroute rest stops along the 400-series of highways. Ivy is the exclusive charging partner for ONroute service centers, and are perfect place to stop along long road trips. Without leaving the highway system, the ONroute stop will have […]
Use a J1772 Adapter Lock to prevent people from unplugging your Tesla
If you ever had your Tesla unplugged from a public charger, you know exactly how frustrating that can be. If you depend on this charging session to continue your journey, someone unplugging your car means you must spend even more time charging. How is it possible to unplug a locked car? A Tesla (NACS) charging […]
Power Sharing – Why drivers park in alternating spots at Superchargers
Have you ever noticed that drivers at Tesla Supercharger locations tend to arrange their cars in alternating spots? One reason is of course to make it easy to get in and out of their vehicles without getting door dings. But the main reason has to do with the historical electrical architecture of Supercharger stations. The […]
Do new Tesla cars come with Free Supercharging?
There used to be a time when this young electric car company incentivized new sales of the Model S with free unlimited Supercharging for the life of the vehicle. The volume of vehicle sales was small, and the Supercharger network was a faction of the size it is today. Refferal Program in 2023 These days […]
Can you charge a Tesla at Electrify America stations?
Yes, you absolutely can. However, you will need an additional accessory and a little bit of planning. Electrify America charging stations (and the sister network Electrify Canada) use industry-standard CCS1 connectors for charging EVs. However, Tesla vehicles use competing (NACS) plugs that are not directly compatible. How to charge a Tesla at Electrify Ameria The […]
How to get the most value from DCFC/ Supercharging
EV charging stops are different from gasoline fueling stops. While we can’t top up a tank in 5 minutes, an EV driver can recover a very significant portion of their total range during a 15 minute stop, with some preparation. When we describe efficient charging station stops we mean time efficient and cost efficient, because […]
How Much Battery Degradation is There After 30k Miles of Supercharging?
Level 3 DC fast charging (and Supercharging) brings an EV up to full charge in minutes, instead of hours. This is very convenient for road trips, but pumping this much energy into a battery so quickly generates heat and extra wear and tear on the battery chemistry. We have heard the recommendations from manufacturers to […]