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Keep in mind, that's not the only size jump you can do. You'd probably start with a full charge, and so could drive a solid 3.5 hours before your first break. Y

by lxmorj 13y ago

Keep in mind, that's not the only size jump you can do. You'd probably start with a full charge, and so could drive a solid 3.5 hours before your first break. You're only limited to 170 miles if you stay just 30 minutes. Personally after 3.5 hours on the road I', looking for a food and bathroom break, which may take 45+ minutes, giving you a longer range for the next jump as well. Of course, you're more limited by where the chargers are right now, since it's not like there is one every ten miles!

potatolicious 13y ago
Many of these chargers are also conveniently located at hotels, so when you take your inevitable sleep break you can start the day off with a full charge.
- fancyketchup 13y ago
  Except that really don't need these chargers if you're charging overnight. The Model S can fully recharge 240+ miles in about 9 hours using just an electric clothes dryer outlet or a "J1772" plug. Those are dirt cheap to install (labor to pull the wires through new conduit to the parking space is usually as much or more than the box that goes on the wall). Personally, I'd rather see hotels spend a few thousand bucks to install a bunch of NEMA 14-50's outlets or EVSEs with J1772 plugs. The cost of the electricity is pretty minimal, and it's certainly no worse than the upkeep on amenities like the gym or swimming pool (which nobody ever seems to use). If it really became an issue, the hotel could always charge a $5 fee for parking in the charging spot overnight.
Saus 13y ago
Problem is that some of the Tesla chargers in the Netherlands have a maximum parking time of 30 minutes max (Picture source: http://baminfratechniek.nl/sites/default/files/domain-116/styles/slideshow_big/public/slideshow/140113_tesla_opening-116-1389707247312466291.jpg?itok=_27r9Q7u http://baminfratechniek.nl/sites/default/files/domain-116/st... ). As the maximum charging time is 20 minutes, it was sufficient [claimed by the journalist]). Ofcourse I don't know if you can just move your car or reconnect to the supercharger. But 'officially' it's not allowed to charge more than 20 minutes.

by lxmorj 13y ago

potatolicious 13y ago

Many of these chargers are also conveniently located at hotels, so when you take your inevitable sleep break you can start the day off with a full charge.

fancyketchup 13y ago
Except that really don't need these chargers if you're charging overnight. The Model S can fully recharge 240+ miles in about 9 hours using just an electric clothes dryer outlet or a "J1772" plug. Those are dirt cheap to install (labor to pull the wires through new conduit to the parking space is usually as much or more than the box that goes on the wall). Personally, I'd rather see hotels spend a few thousand bucks to install a bunch of NEMA 14-50's outlets or EVSEs with J1772 plugs. The cost of the electricity is pretty minimal, and it's certainly no worse than the upkeep on amenities like the gym or swimming pool (which nobody ever seems to use). If it really became an issue, the hotel could always charge a $5 fee for parking in the charging spot overnight.

Saus 13y ago

Problem is that some of the Tesla chargers in the Netherlands have a maximum parking time of 30 minutes max (Picture source: http://baminfratechniek.nl/sites/default/files/domain-116/styles/slideshow_big/public/slideshow/140113_tesla_opening-116-1389707247312466291.jpg?itok=_27r9Q7u http://baminfratechniek.nl/sites/default/files/domain-116/st... ). As the maximum charging time is 20 minutes, it was sufficient [claimed by the journalist]). Ofcourse I don't know if you can just move your car or reconnect to the supercharger. But 'officially' it's not allowed to charge more than 20 minutes.