208v is very common for commercial service, not 240v. I’m no electrician but I did stay in a Holiday inn once! (younger generation will have no idea what this means). 😂
208v is going to be 13% slower charging than 240v. Charge current is still limited by the car and/or the EVSE, so it can’t pass more current to raise the kW level up to what it would be at 240v. I have Tesla Wall Connectors at home (240v) and office (208v)- charging takes longer at my office, as a result.
As you were heading West on I-90 from the Boston area, I'm glad you accidentally missed the I-84 West exit, giving you a chance to see the new V3 location in Enfield. I didn't know it had magic dock there (I've done video at the one in Brewster NY a day after it first opened), and luck would have it that Enfield is only a half hour drive for me. Even better, I'll be heading through Enfield tomorrow visiting family in the area, so I might be able to convince my wife to stop by and check it out. It might be an easier sell, given there's a Big Y market right there.
Mr. Flasch.. The rumors on the Tesla forums are that the new Model Y RWD is NOT lfp...its 2170 or 4680. Kind of a bummer. I wish they would bring the Blade battery to the US market.
Hi Brandon - Great video! This is a representative from AmpedUp! Networks. FYI, the level 2 kiosk will be operational by November 15th. The credit card reader on the unit is being replaced. BTW, the Level 2 charging price is only $0.4/min at the time of this post.
I think they have to do something like that for the sake of Tesla customer relations. $.10 is actually a token amount ($5 on 50kWh session). I think most CCS drivers will use Supercharging as a backup plan anyway, or in locations not served by even faster EA chargers.
*looks around the back of the building for the gas generator* This guy has no clue as to what he is talking about. All the electric is supplied to this site from fossil fuel power plant.
Hi Branden, I continue to enjoy your videos. How about a video with some recommendations and explanations on available Tesla apps. I see you have one running on your MY. Is it difficult to set up and would it give me useful information? Keep up the good work! John
Great video! Thanks for your clever “experiment” - the CCS world waits, to find out if using a CCS adapter with a V3 Supercharger next year de-rates the current, or not. I’m afraid we’re going to find out that a 500A (350kW) Electrify America DCFC still charges a CCS car faster than a Supercharger+adapter (I hope I’m wrong). Branden, you are just the man to find the answer to that question, please keep the great content coming!
Next time you roll thru Enfield and want to see how charging on a CCS car works, my Polestar and I are only a few miles away. I have tested this location a few times, and every time it started charging in under 10 seconds. I have gotten as high as 120kW at roughly 25% SOC, which is better than most EA stations ever output. Tesla is so much better at everything.
@@brandenflasch Hmm. If the 350kW is capable of 500A, wouldn’t that allow a max power of 200kW? [400v pack voltage X 500A] Or is the Polestar unable to receive 500A?
Hi - at 9:38 you show your screen with the CCS charging. Below it you have another (non Tesla) screen with what look like other signals comming from the car being displayed. What is that app that is displaying the signals?
Branden - I am a new Tesla owner and debating the merits of obtaining a CCS adapter to cover any possible road trip contingencies. A quick check reveals that you can find adapters ranging from no-name's as low as $50 up to the Tesla brand (currently $175). Do you have an opinion as to the integrity of these low-cost adapters (particularly for very occasional use)? PS - I find your videos to be excellent !
Road trip X thread: x.com/brandenflasch/status/1714695536320623084?s=46&t=qT5Mqn6Y80K93tBN1ZDU0Q
208v is very common for commercial service, not 240v. I’m no electrician but I did stay in a Holiday inn once! (younger generation will have no idea what this means). 😂
That’s correct, but for a dedicated AC charging service, they should’ve requested 240V.
208v is going to be 13% slower charging than 240v. Charge current is still limited by the car and/or the EVSE, so it can’t pass more current to raise the kW level up to what it would be at 240v. I have Tesla Wall Connectors at home (240v) and office (208v)- charging takes longer at my office, as a result.
Was just there today. 4 posts were down. I tried 3A Magic Dock and it went down.
I charged at 1D and no issue. Clicked immediately and rocketed up to 73 kw. Within 10 seconds it was up to peak 138.
As you were heading West on I-90 from the Boston area, I'm glad you accidentally missed the I-84 West exit, giving you a chance to see the new V3 location in Enfield. I didn't know it had magic dock there (I've done video at the one in Brewster NY a day after it first opened), and luck would have it that Enfield is only a half hour drive for me. Even better, I'll be heading through Enfield tomorrow visiting family in the area, so I might be able to convince my wife to stop by and check it out. It might be an easier sell, given there's a Big Y market right there.
Mr. Flasch.. The rumors on the Tesla forums are that the new Model Y RWD is NOT lfp...its 2170 or 4680. Kind of a bummer. I wish they would bring the Blade battery to the US market.
Hi Brandon - Great video! This is a representative from AmpedUp! Networks. FYI, the level 2 kiosk will be operational by November 15th. The credit card reader on the unit is being replaced. BTW, the Level 2 charging price is only $0.4/min at the time of this post.
Glad to hear the kiosk will be functioning soon! Why are you charging by time for L2?
@@brandenflasch The property owner wanted to try that rate type. I believe they will be switching it to per kW. Also, the kiosk is now functioning.
Because this is the kind of nerdery I live for... ditto lol
What is your alert for?
Wow, 10¢ extra for non-Tesla’s. Do you think that’s going to carry over when they fully open up the network?
I think they have to do something like that for the sake of Tesla customer relations. $.10 is actually a token amount ($5 on 50kWh session). I think most CCS drivers will use Supercharging as a backup plan anyway, or in locations not served by even faster EA chargers.
Yes, you can get a membership to buy the rate down to the same that Tesla drivers pay.
There are losses between the adapters too ;)
How can you tell version 2 vs 3 for us nontesla ev users. Also is there a way to tell if the version 3 is prepared for ccs.
Version 2 has a silver collar on the cable just below the handle.
Also chargers are paired, like 1A 1B, 2A 2B, etc. on the ver 2.
*looks around the back of the building for the gas generator* This guy has no clue as to what he is talking about. All the electric is supplied to this site from fossil fuel power plant.
You have no idea what you’re talking about.
Well actually two or three electrons probably came from the Millstone nukes as they base load most of CT.
There is also a lot of solar power going back to Eversource, and more wind power is coming.
Hi Branden, I continue to enjoy your videos. How about a video with some recommendations and explanations on available Tesla apps. I see you have one running on your MY. Is it difficult to set up and would it give me useful information? Keep up the good work! John
Smh
How do you search for the magic dock location
Great video! Thanks for your clever “experiment” - the CCS world waits, to find out if using a CCS adapter with a V3 Supercharger next year de-rates the current, or not. I’m afraid we’re going to find out that a 500A (350kW) Electrify America DCFC still charges a CCS car faster than a Supercharger+adapter (I hope I’m wrong). Branden, you are just the man to find the answer to that question, please keep the great content coming!
V4 it’s magic dock being built in Columbia, SC which is quite close to me so more testing to come!
Next time you roll thru Enfield and want to see how charging on a CCS car works, my Polestar and I are only a few miles away. I have tested this location a few times, and every time it started charging in under 10 seconds. I have gotten as high as 120kW at roughly 25% SOC, which is better than most EA stations ever output. Tesla is so much better at everything.
Just curious: what max power rate do you see with your Polestar when you charge on an Electrify America 350kW?
You’d only see ~155kW
@@brandenflasch Hmm. If the 350kW is capable of 500A, wouldn’t that allow a max power of 200kW? [400v pack voltage X 500A] Or is the Polestar unable to receive 500A?
Hi - at 9:38 you show your screen with the CCS charging. Below it you have another (non Tesla) screen with what look like other signals comming from the car being displayed. What is that app that is displaying the signals?
Branden - I am a new Tesla owner and debating the merits of obtaining a CCS adapter to cover any possible road trip contingencies. A quick check reveals that you can find adapters ranging from no-name's as low as $50 up to the Tesla brand (currently $175). Do you have an opinion as to the integrity of these low-cost adapters (particularly for very occasional use)? PS - I find your videos to be excellent !
I only recommend the Tesla adapter
Another great video!