It’s nice to have an option when you’re stuck. Luckily, I don’t have to rely on anything Tesla where I live.
Tracy said:
It’s nice to have an option when you’re stuck. Luckily, I don’t have to rely on anything Tesla where I live.
True, and besides being slow, you end up supporting something I don’t agree with.
How did you get your adapter?
Thomasenia said:
How did you get your adapter?
I got it early, just in case access opened up. I grabbed the A2Z TYPHOON PRO during a sale.
Thomasenia said:
How did you get your adapter?
I got it early, just in case access opened up. I grabbed the A2Z TYPHOON PRO during a sale.
Is that the same one Kia or Hyundai are offering?
@Thomasenia
Probably not. I don’t know where Kia or Hyundai will source theirs. Other brands use Tesla or Lectron, as far as I know. A2Z had great reviews, and I didn’t want to wait for Kia or Hyundai to make their adapters available.
@Harris
My only worry is that using an unapproved adapter might void the warranty.
@Harris
Kia should clarify this.
Thomasenia said:
How did you get your adapter?
Looks like this is one of those magic dock superchargers with a built-in adapter.
Still stuck with only 99kW charging speeds. That’s not impressive, Tesla.
Livia said:
Still stuck with only 99kW charging speeds. That’s not impressive, Tesla.
I’d rather have a guaranteed spot at a big station with 20+ chargers than deal with the usual mess at EA stations. Last year, I charged in Vegas and it was a nightmare—long queues at EA while the Tesla station next door had no lines.
@Faithjones
I just came back from Vegas. You’re right—charging between LA and Vegas was easier than finding a spot in LA itself. I managed with stops in Primm and Barstow.
snoop said:
@Faithjones
I just came back from Vegas. You’re right—charging between LA and Vegas was easier than finding a spot in LA itself. I managed with stops in Primm and Barstow.
Funny how charging outside the cities is so much smoother than in them.
@Faithjones
I feel you. On my Chicago to Madison trip, I went out of my way to a Tesla station near Milwaukee just because EA wasn’t reliable.
@Faithjones
Utah’s superchargers are no better. Beaver always has insane lines. Last time, Tesla drivers were waiting over an hour. It’s far from perfect. Kia’s charging speeds are slow too, and the queues make it worse.
Livia said:
Still stuck with only 99kW charging speeds. That’s not impressive, Tesla.
Honestly, I’d take consistent 99kW speeds. I mostly add 70% charge during stops anyway. With CCS chargers, I rarely get over 125kW due to shared power. Sometimes I end up with 50-80kW. And don’t get me started on the queues.
Livia said:
Still stuck with only 99kW charging speeds. That’s not impressive, Tesla.
I did a SoCal to Vegas trip yesterday. EA chargers were inconsistent—one hit 150kW, two others only managed 125kW. Meanwhile, Tesla had huge facilities with plenty of empty stalls along my route. I’d take consistent 99kW with no waiting over gambling at EA.
Livia said:
Still stuck with only 99kW charging speeds. That’s not impressive, Tesla.
Yeah, Tesla’s speeds aren’t great, but they’re still better than some of the so-called fast chargers I’ve used recently. I mostly charge at home anyway, so it’s not a huge deal.
@Ronald
Home charging is what makes EVs worth it. I only use fast chargers for road trips a couple of times a year. At home, I charge overnight at 8kW, which works just fine.