Interconnecting other OEM vehicles into CCS-compatible(a) Tesla Supercharger platforms — creating an ‘open’ charging network for cross x-platform vehicles market expansion while reducing range anxiety
Rollout Timeline – Connector Plugs – Locations – Payment – Network Access – Vehicle Types/Issues
https://insideevs.com/news/657335/tesla-magic-dock-rollout-march-2023/
Requires the Tesla App — check your Payment App access and cellular phone provider compatibility; especially for connections in more remote locations.
(a) This is officially called an SAE Combo Combined Charging System (CCS) that’s commonly referred to as J1772 CCS Combo connector – or just CCS for short.
Pricing depends on the location, but in the currently available locations it varies between $0.49-$0.51 per kilowatt-hour and users need to download the official Tesla app on their smartphones to unlock the CCS1 adapter and begin charging.
— also a subscription available, which ultimately lowers the price per kWh for heavy users – source: www.insideevs.com
” … future supercharger sites will only be opened (… to non Tesla vehicles) if there is sufficient capacity for them – review the experience, monitor congestion etc … ”
For a full run down on Tesla locations and other convenient range planning for viable charger information — see this comprehensive article
Source:https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/ev-charging-stations# U.S. News and World Report – April 2023
The Sharing economy is another path for EV Charging — which could be ‘renting’ a connector to the Grid at Condos, Apartments, Residences, Multi-family units, Retail parking lots, Parking lots, Stadiums, Commercial buildings, Parking ramps or even empty private property.
Private charger rental here:
https://www.kpcc.org/programs/take-two/2016/09/22/52282/are-driveway-rentals-the-next-big-thing-for-the-sh/ — Private EV Charger ‘rental’ is already a ‘thing’ in L.A. —
