So Tesla is opening up their Superchargers to non-Tesla cars later this year in the US. I’m really curious how that’s going to work, especially with EVs having charging ports on different sides. Has anyone tried it yet, or got any more info?
I’m worried about the cable length. Tesla Superchargers have short cables on the back left of the car, but the EV6’s charging port is on the back right. Has anyone tried charging an EV6 at a Supercharger yet? Does the cable even reach?
Connie said:
I’m worried about the cable length. Tesla Superchargers have short cables on the back left of the car, but the EV6’s charging port is on the back right. Has anyone tried charging an EV6 at a Supercharger yet? Does the cable even reach?
Yep, someone posted a picture in this forum of their EV6 at a UK Supercharger. The cable was a problem. Superchargers really aren’t made for other EVs yet. Check the pic they shared—it’s a bit of a hassle to use.
Connie said:
I’m worried about the cable length. Tesla Superchargers have short cables on the back left of the car, but the EV6’s charging port is on the back right. Has anyone tried charging an EV6 at a Supercharger yet? Does the cable even reach?
Yep, someone posted a picture in this forum of their EV6 at a UK Supercharger. The cable was a problem. Superchargers really aren’t made for other EVs yet. Check the pic they shared—it’s a bit of a hassle to use.
This could turn into a mess. But honestly, even some stations like EA have bad setups too. Hopefully, someone starts thinking about making better designs for all EVs.
Those parking spots are going to be chaos when this rolls out!
diallo said:
Those parking spots are going to be chaos when this rolls out!
Yeah, they’ll probably need some kind of system to keep things organized. It’s definitely going to get crowded. I bet only a few spots will have CCS cables too. And if they add adapters, people might break them or take them unless you bring your own.
diallo said:
Those parking spots are going to be chaos when this rolls out!
Yeah, they’ll probably need some kind of system to keep things organized. It’s definitely going to get crowded. I bet only a few spots will have CCS cables too. And if they add adapters, people might break them or take them unless you bring your own.
For sure. I just charged my EV6 at an EA station, and it was almost as expensive as filling up with gas. I wonder how Tesla will price their charging? EA prices are just too high.
Jason said:
diallo said:
Those parking spots are going to be chaos when this rolls out!
Yeah, they’ll probably need some kind of system to keep things organized. It’s definitely going to get crowded. I bet only a few spots will have CCS cables too. And if they add adapters, people might break them or take them unless you bring your own.
For sure. I just charged my EV6 at an EA station, and it was almost as expensive as filling up with gas. I wonder how Tesla will price their charging? EA prices are just too high.
In Sweden, Superchargers are actually the priciest option, around $0.83 per kWh. Kia has a deal with Ionity where you pay $13.50 per month, and then it’s $0.31/kWh. Otherwise, it’s about $0.71/kWh. I use Ionity for long trips and slower chargers for overnight parking.
diallo said:
Those parking spots are going to be chaos when this rolls out!
Our EV6 has the charge port on the opposite side, so at drive-in stalls, we have to back in. It’s pretty frustrating.
Overall, it’s a good thing, but I’m hearing Superchargers might end up costing more than EA. Let’s see how it plays out.
Jason said:
Overall, it’s a good thing, but I’m hearing Superchargers might end up costing more than EA. Let’s see how it plays out.
It might cost more, but most people won’t be using fast chargers daily. For road trips, it’s a big win. Even if it’s a little pricey, it opens up options for non-Tesla EV owners who might have been worried about charging networks.
Jason said:
Overall, it’s a good thing, but I’m hearing Superchargers might end up costing more than EA. Let’s see how it plays out.
It might cost more, but most people won’t be using fast chargers daily. For road trips, it’s a big win. Even if it’s a little pricey, it opens up options for non-Tesla EV owners who might have been worried about charging networks.
Exactly this.
Jason said:
Overall, it’s a good thing, but I’m hearing Superchargers might end up costing more than EA. Let’s see how it plays out.
Thanks for sharing all this info! Looking forward to seeing how it works when it’s finally available. Should make charging easier for all of us.
Anyone have a clue what it’ll cost? Could it be as expensive as gas? EA is getting close.
emma said:
Anyone have a clue what it’ll cost? Could it be as expensive as gas? EA is getting close.
How did you come to that? I did the math. At $0.43/kWh here in SoCal, a full charge for 77 kWh is about $33, which gives around 250 miles. If you’re driving a regular car with 30 MPG, it’ll cost you $45-$50 for 250 miles of gas. It’s still cheaper than gas, even with fast charging.
emma said:
Anyone have a clue what it’ll cost? Could it be as expensive as gas? EA is getting close.
How did you come to that? I did the math. At $0.43/kWh here in SoCal, a full charge for 77 kWh is about $33, which gives around 250 miles. If you’re driving a regular car with 30 MPG, it’ll cost you $45-$50 for 250 miles of gas. It’s still cheaper than gas, even with fast charging.
It depends on the car and where you live. My old Ioniq got 48 MPG. Here, gas is $3.95 per gallon, so it would cost me about $20 for 250 miles. Last time I used EA, I paid $18.75 for 170 miles. Charging prices can vary a lot depending on where you are.
Gabriel said:
emma said:
Anyone have a clue what it’ll cost? Could it be as expensive as gas? EA is getting close.
How did you come to that? I did the math. At $0.43/kWh here in SoCal, a full charge for 77 kWh is about $33, which gives around 250 miles. If you’re driving a regular car with 30 MPG, it’ll cost you $45-$50 for 250 miles of gas. It’s still cheaper than gas, even with fast charging.
It depends on the car and where you live. My old Ioniq got 48 MPG. Here, gas is $3.95 per gallon, so it would cost me about $20 for 250 miles. Last time I used EA, I paid $18.75 for 170 miles. Charging prices can vary a lot depending on where you are.
That’s a good point. In California, gas is way more expensive, so charging is still cheaper for me. Appreciate you sharing your experience!
Gabriel said:
emma said:
Anyone have a clue what it’ll cost? Could it be as expensive as gas? EA is getting close.
How did you come to that? I did the math. At $0.43/kWh here in SoCal, a full charge for 77 kWh is about $33, which gives around 250 miles. If you’re driving a regular car with 30 MPG, it’ll cost you $45-$50 for 250 miles of gas. It’s still cheaper than gas, even with fast charging.
It depends on the car and where you live. My old Ioniq got 48 MPG. Here, gas is $3.95 per gallon, so it would cost me about $20 for 250 miles. Last time I used EA, I paid $18.75 for 170 miles. Charging prices can vary a lot depending on where you are.
In Texas, I can charge my EV6 in 15 minutes at a fast charger for about $3.60, and that gives me around 180 miles.
jessicah said:
Gabriel said:
emma said:
Anyone have a clue what it’ll cost? Could it be as expensive as gas? EA is getting close.
How did you come to that? I did the math. At $0.43/kWh here in SoCal, a full charge for 77 kWh is about $33, which gives around 250 miles. If you’re driving a regular car with 30 MPG, it’ll cost you $45-$50 for 250 miles of gas. It’s still cheaper than gas, even with fast charging.
It depends on the car and where you live. My old Ioniq got 48 MPG. Here, gas is $3.95 per gallon, so it would cost me about $20 for 250 miles. Last time I used EA, I paid $18.75 for 170 miles. Charging prices can vary a lot depending on where you are.
In Texas, I can charge my EV6 in 15 minutes at a fast charger for about $3.60, and that gives me around 180 miles.
Are they still charging by the minute in Texas?
jeff said:
jessicah said:
Gabriel said:
emma said:
Anyone have a clue what it’ll cost? Could it be as expensive as gas? EA is getting close.
How did you come to that? I did the math. At $0.43/kWh here in SoCal, a full charge for 77 kWh is about $33, which gives around 250 miles. If you’re driving a regular car with 30 MPG, it’ll cost you $45-$50 for 250 miles of gas. It’s still cheaper than gas, even with fast charging.
It depends on the car and where you live. My old Ioniq got 48 MPG. Here, gas is $3.95 per gallon, so it would cost me about $20 for 250 miles. Last time I used EA, I paid $18.75 for 170 miles. Charging prices can vary a lot depending on where you are.
In Texas, I can charge my EV6 in 15 minutes at a fast charger for about $3.60, and that gives me around 180 miles.
Are they still charging by the minute in Texas?
Yep, still charging per minute. It’s kind of weird, but that’s the system.