Tesla superchargers opened to non-tesla cars (trial)

[zatras9911]

Did anyone try this yet with the MG5?

 

[smokie]

Have you got a link to the map please, I can't really tell where one which may be local is.

 

[zatras9911]

Find Us | Tesla

Use the interactive Find Us map to locate Tesla charging stations, service centers, galleries and stores on the go.

www.tesla.com

 

[biffo]

Link to the announcement in the General Electric Car Chat Forum

Tesla Supercharger Sites for 3rd parties

https://engage.tesla.com/articles/1197-tesla-opens-15-112-uk-supercharger-sites-3rd-parties

www.mgevs.com

 

[smokie]

Thanks Biffo. Actually it was pretty pointless me asking to see one locally as they are the ones I won't ever use!! But there are 16 near me.

Despite a few years of PHEV and now EV driving I've hardly ever used a public charger. At 61p these won't rank highly on my go-to list but it is useful to have more available - cost wouldn't bother me as much as availability on a long journey, as long distance is so rare for me, and these are, presumably, all CCS chargers and likely to be well maintained.

You can see in the app how many are available which is handy.

 

[biffo]

Thanks Biffo. Actually it was pretty pointless me asking to see one locally as they are the ones I won't ever use!! But there are 16 near me.

Despite a few years of PHEV and now EV driving I've hardly ever used a public charger. At 61p these won't rank highly on my go-to list but it is useful to have more available - cost wouldn't bother me as much as availability on a long journey, as long distance is so rare for me, and these are, presumably, all CCS chargers and likely to be well maintained.

You can see in the app how many are available which is handy.

I'm curious about the one near Chester in North Wales for holidays - bit of a dead zone there as mix of older Electric Highway units and couple of Osprey/Pod Point, although there is a new Instavolt hub being built too. For a once or twice a year charge, I'd give it a try if available and fast.

 

[jamesie]

Nice to see that West Scotland and the western half of Northern England have been included.....not!

 

[biffo]

Nice to see that West Scotland and the western half of Northern England have been included.....not!

Must admit, I did wonder about that - but there is a new Gridserve and Fastned hub on M6 & M74 - along with BP hub on M8 and MFG & IONITY hub in Glasgow with anothers planned soon. So, maybe not the best Pilot sites. Also wonder if specific site layout and/or existing cable lengths were a deciding factor?

Where will the next ultra-rapid charging hubs be built?

Map Legend Help us keep this map up to date, contact us with any hubs that are not on the map yet! During 2021 we were tracking the progress of the upgrade to the legacy Electric Highway cha…

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[Kithmo]

Nice to see that West Scotland and the western half of Northern England have been included.....not!

Looking a bit bare on the east side from Sheffield to the coast as well.

 

[Lovemyev]

I'm curious about the one near Chester in North Wales for holidays - bit of a dead zone there as mix of older Electric Highway units and couple of Osprey/Pod Point, although there is a new Instavolt hub being built too. For a once or twice a year charge, I'd give it a try if available and fast.

I have had a quick look at the Tesla map and the closest super chargers that are open to "Non Telsa" owners nearest to Chester, are the bank of super chargers hiding behind the "Flint Mountain Hotel" which are very close to our home address !.
If you are travelling into Wales and using the A55 Expressway, then you will be required to leave the A55 at the slip road sign posted for Flint.
It will only take approx 5 minutes to reach the chargers, after you have left the A55.
I will drop in the link to the hotel where they can be found.

Hotel In North Wales And Cheshire | Flint Mountain Park Hotel

Flint Mountain Park Hotel offers 20 beautiful rooms set in the breathtaking countryside of North Wales. We have all right ingredients that will allow you to relax, unwind and refresh. Weather you are looking to dine with us, play some golf or stay with us we will cater to all your needs.

www.flintmountainparkhotel.co.uk

 

[Gomev]

Nice to see that West Scotland and the western half of Northern England have been included.....not!

From that map apart from Manchester there is nothing in England north of Birmingham

 

[smokie]

They clearly need to level up

Though isn't there one in Belford (Northumbria)?

Imagine living in Portugal, there's none, in a whole country!! Very third world LOL

 

[Mick G]

They clearly need to level up

Though isn't there one in Belford (Northumbria)?

Imagine living in Portugal, there's none, in a whole country!! Very third world LOL

Yes there is, but you must realise most people in England think Northumberland is in Scotland