Non-Tesla EVs At Tesla Superchargers Means Working Out Cable Issues via insideevs.com
app, a nifty little adapter called the Magic Dock is automatically unlocked, and he plugs in and happily begins charging.Once an assortment of non-Tesla EVs show up, however, things get weird. Supercharger sites were designed for Teslas, which all have their charging ports in the aft port corner. Other EVs have charging ports all over the place—some on the left, some on the right, some on the front grill, and some a few feet back on the forward quarter panel.
In the weeks to come, we’ll surely see an avalanche of stories about cord length troubles. The obvious solution—making the cables longer—is already in the works, but this may be a bit more complex than it sounds, thanks to the Superchargers’ stylish design. Tesla has had some months of experience doing this in Europe, so hopefully, an elegant solution will be found before too many road rage incidents erupt.
Some commenters have pointed out another potential issue— Tesla’s requirement that drivers use its branded app is a brilliant marketing opportunity, but it could run afoul of state and federal regulations that mandate open access. A
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