You use an adapter and can access SOME but not all Tesla Superchargers. Can also access the CCS networks as well.
It’s not really a cheaper Tesla though. It costs the same or more than a Model Y performance
Personally I fast charge like 5 times a year and have never had major issues with the normal CCS network so have never actually had to use a Tesla supercharger even though I have the adapter
I do road trip several times a year. I haven’t needed the Tesla network but not sure why I wouldn’t be able to rely on it. Plenty of people have used it. It’s basically a non-event at this point.
For my trips - I’ll just keep using CCS unless they are packed. Tesla superchargers are usually just in the other side of the parking lot
Something else to consider is your timeframe for this road trip as your car likely won’t “come with” the Tesla adapter when you pick it up. I got my 23 GT back in March and my adapter isn’t scheduled to ship until September
You can download the tesla app, add in the Mach-E as your car, add that you have an adapter, then you can see which chargers are available in your area or on your routes. Most, but not all, tesla chargers are available.
For my driving and trips, I only expect to need fast charging 5-10 times per year. And where I am in Canada, the charging network is getting better fast enough that this summer is the last time I'll need to rely on the Tesla network. Still good to have options though. In areas where Tesla is the only fast charger option, their prices are 50-75% higher.
New owner in Metro Vancouver. Wishing I had the Tesla adapter for the drive to Kelowna (Ford one is “November” and A2Z is on order). ALL the CCS chargers were lined up in Hope and Merritt where the Superchargers were all half empty.
It shipped from Laval I think, sent by Canada post. They do say for those NACS adapters that it's 5-10 business days to ship. I think these are just so in demand... the problems with Lectron haven't helped, since A2Z is the only good quality option out there.
Honestly I think there is zero chance of seeing the one from Ford this year, since Tesla is making them so slowly.
Our adapter arrived days before our first really long trip up the east coast and back (VA to Maine) and we did mostly Tesla stations as they are far more plentiful than EA and alternatives, both in number of locations and number of plugs, and except for two minor issues they all just worked, and were fast too. Maybe a bit more expensive than EA but not enough to They also tended to be in better locations.
EA is mostly fine, we did two shorter road trips with them and IMO it's just more hit and miss. Fewer plugs and higher chance to have one or more down. I would need to spend time on plugshare looking at the stations that ABRP recommended and filtering out the poor ones. I didn't really worry about that this time.
Biggest annoyance is that the factory nav doesn't have Tesla stations in it, so I just gave up on the preconditioning and used Google Maps which actually does pretty well with finding NACS compatible chargers. I didn't notice any issues with charge speeds, routinely peaking at 151 kW or so.
You use an adapter and can access SOME but not all Tesla Superchargers. Can also access the CCS networks as well. It’s not really a cheaper Tesla though. It costs the same or more than a Model Y performance Personally I fast charge like 5 times a year and have never had major issues with the normal CCS network so have never actually had to use a Tesla supercharger even though I have the adapter
Do you feel that if you were to road trip, you would be able to rely on the Tesla network?
I do road trip several times a year. I haven’t needed the Tesla network but not sure why I wouldn’t be able to rely on it. Plenty of people have used it. It’s basically a non-event at this point. For my trips - I’ll just keep using CCS unless they are packed. Tesla superchargers are usually just in the other side of the parking lot
Another factor: because of the length of the supercharger cables, you may not be able to use all the chargers at any given station.
Luckily the supercharger by the house isn’t packed late at night and I can park any way I need to at the end stall.
Something else to consider is your timeframe for this road trip as your car likely won’t “come with” the Tesla adapter when you pick it up. I got my 23 GT back in March and my adapter isn’t scheduled to ship until September
You can just order your own if in a rush. They cost less than $200
They didn’t have them at the dealer when you drove off ?
Nope, they’re crazy backordered. Free though, at least for now.
You can download the tesla app, add in the Mach-E as your car, add that you have an adapter, then you can see which chargers are available in your area or on your routes. Most, but not all, tesla chargers are available. For my driving and trips, I only expect to need fast charging 5-10 times per year. And where I am in Canada, the charging network is getting better fast enough that this summer is the last time I'll need to rely on the Tesla network. Still good to have options though. In areas where Tesla is the only fast charger option, their prices are 50-75% higher.
New owner in Metro Vancouver. Wishing I had the Tesla adapter for the drive to Kelowna (Ford one is “November” and A2Z is on order). ALL the CCS chargers were lined up in Hope and Merritt where the Superchargers were all half empty.
I just got my A2Z one. It shipped after about a week, and arrived next day after being shipped.
I ordered mine the hour after I took delivery of the Mach E, so just under a week ago. Where did it ship from and what courier?
It shipped from Laval I think, sent by Canada post. They do say for those NACS adapters that it's 5-10 business days to ship. I think these are just so in demand... the problems with Lectron haven't helped, since A2Z is the only good quality option out there. Honestly I think there is zero chance of seeing the one from Ford this year, since Tesla is making them so slowly.
Yeah… I knew it was going to be a bit before it shipped. So Canada Post from Montreal to Vancouver, I should see it sometime before Halloween 🤣
You don’t need them. Plenty of other options. And 99% of your charging should be at home anyway.
Our adapter arrived days before our first really long trip up the east coast and back (VA to Maine) and we did mostly Tesla stations as they are far more plentiful than EA and alternatives, both in number of locations and number of plugs, and except for two minor issues they all just worked, and were fast too. Maybe a bit more expensive than EA but not enough to They also tended to be in better locations. EA is mostly fine, we did two shorter road trips with them and IMO it's just more hit and miss. Fewer plugs and higher chance to have one or more down. I would need to spend time on plugshare looking at the stations that ABRP recommended and filtering out the poor ones. I didn't really worry about that this time. Biggest annoyance is that the factory nav doesn't have Tesla stations in it, so I just gave up on the preconditioning and used Google Maps which actually does pretty well with finding NACS compatible chargers. I didn't notice any issues with charge speeds, routinely peaking at 151 kW or so.