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Only tangentially related....but why do so many people seem obsessed with the "network" when it comes to chargers? I'm a non-tesla EV owner, and on the relativ
by MostlyStable 3y ago
Only tangentially related....but why do so many people seem obsessed with the "network" when it comes to chargers?
I'm a non-tesla EV owner, and on the relatively rare occasions that I need a lvl 3 charger, I do find myself almost (but not entirely) exclusively using EA chargers, but this is because A)they are usually conveniently located and B) they are almost always the cheapest available option. I do not care at all that they are part of the same network, and I would happily use whatever charger was convenient and cheap, just like I used to do with gas stations.
There is no advantage, to me as a driver, of it being part of a "network".
- LUmBULtERA 3y agoMy understanding is that the Tesla supercharger network was/is the most reliable network, whereas there were frequent reports of the unreliability of all non-Tesla networks. Also once all the networks adopt the NACS plug, it will be great because all vehicles should be able to connect with all charge networks and I'm looking forward to the high availability and competition that will offer.
- rconti 3y agoI have a Tesla and haven't had occasion to use a non-Tesla L3 charger, but my understanding is that different networks may make it easier to pay without a credit card, or offer discounts for being part of their network, or maybe don't have a credit card reader at all? And having their app installed on your phone (or whatever) will make it easier to find them or view the realtime status. So I would think it's simply easier to always use the same network or else you're juggling apps and payment methods.