How to charge your non-Tesla at a Supercharger and what NOT to do!

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As well as a guide to how it works, here are some do’s and don’ts on how to charge a non-Tesla at a Tesla supercharger.

Now that the network is open to all cars, there are a few things to do and not do.

We hope you find it useful.

Useful etiquette guide;

Locations;

* Aberystwyth, 6-bay, SY23 3TL
* Adderstone, 6-bay, NE70 7JU
* Aviemore, 4-bay, PH22 1PN (avoid when possible)
* Banbury, 12-bay, OX16 1LX
* Birmingham St Andrews, 16-bay, B10 0BW
* Cardiff, 8-bay, CF23 8HE
* Dundee, 8-bay, DD2 5JT
* Flint, 8-bay, CH6 5QG
* Folkestone Eurotunnel, 8-bay, (note this is only available for outbound passengers)
* Grays, 16-bay, RM20 2ZP
* Manchester Trafford Centre, 18-bay, M17 8AA
* Thetford, 8-bay, IP24 3TP
* Trumpington, 12-bay, CB2 9FT
* Uxbridge, 12-bay, UB8 1QJ
* Wokingham, 16-bay, RG41 5DG

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[willielarsson]

Ev etiquette is paramount, I was sitting at 70% yesterday, and happily passed on the charger to a tesla driver, as opposed to sitting there until 100%. We can all enjoy eV motoring if we're unselfish and sensible.

[bernhardleopold]

If you have to block a 2nd stall make sure it is the other part of the same pair. So if you are blocking 3B make sure to charge at 3A. This way at least the available power is not blocked more than necessarily (and you have don't have to share the 150 kW ;-).

[paulmcgee]

For most BMW users taking up 2 bays will be perfectly normal

[alexacb]

Something else to note is make sure when your car finishes charging that you unplug and move it promptly, or you may start to incur idle fees

[donaldduck]

They probably need to put steel bollards in front of the superchargers if BMW drivers can use them now.

[AshLOVEsTECH]

Stopped at Banbury Tesla chargers with Volvo xc40 recharge twin.
Charged at 150kw very quickly.
Great experience.

[bcollender]

This man has helped me alot with an EV! So many logical and clear videos that people dont know!

[MrKlawUK]

perhaps for V2 / paired superchargers if you’re going to block one, try and work out so you block the other one of the pair? So the other free one will be full speed?

[phaedrusk]

Good guidance and I'd be in the non-Tesla user group if I go for an e-208. Saw one being charged the other day at the Cardiff site. I think the extra income for Tesla should in theory help further expansion, so it'll be good for all in the long run.

[terryrigden]

I took my MG4 to the Tesla Supercharger at Ipswich, worked perfectly at 42p/Kwh. Charged at 105Kw to start with. The charge port is back left which is convenient

[geoffreylane]

I think its a positive move by Tesla for all electric car owners and shouldn't be looked at as them and us (Tesla owners vs Non Tesla owners). As this scheme expands, it will give me the confidence to use my EV for more than my daily commute and take it on longer trips away with the knowledge that my charging options (if required) are greatly improved.

[norfolkmustard]

NB the Type 2 cable on a supercharger will only fit Tesla Model X and S. it’s a proprietary connector with an extra teardrop shaped lobe in the middle meaning it won’t fit any other car’s Type2 port 👍

[NRajah]

Good comments on general politeness and cleanliness.

[greggy]

Tried one on my Polestar 2 and it worked fine and was pulling well over 100kwh even though I wasn't that empty and I had not pre heated (just wanted to try one...) It probably helps the charge socket is in the same place as a Model 3 however!

Doubt I will use one again even at 20k pa I rarely have to public charge but it's useful to know they are available and work.

[Jawlf]

Great information and simple common sense as usual! I think that the fact Tesla have opened is a great for an emergency stop and is priced as it should be for non tesla owners.

[CarFinanceSimplified]

Really helpful - thanks Richard. Coming from a Tesla, I will be charing my new BMW i5 tomorrow at a Supercharger! Cheers.

[andymccrory]

I recognised that as Wokingham/Winnersh before you mentioned the location, it's only 2 miles from where I live so I know it but don't use it for my M3SR+ because home charging is much cheaper. Good to hear that Tesla are being sensible and are only opening the quiet Superchargers to non-Teslas.

[JustMeTalking]

Courtesy and Common Sense

Well that's not going to happen ...

[jm]

Fantastic review. I am a pending NON-Tesla owner when my car arrives.

[markevans]

I think it’s now time that a comprehensive charging education video was supplied with all new EVs.
OEMs and their dealers just want cars out the door and it’s amazing the amount of people who drive off with their great new EV but have little idea on what to do.
Charging is the biggest minefield of owning an EV and the dealer needs to ensure their customers leave with all the knowledge necessary.
Just an idea that a video covering the major CPOs along with apps, payments, etiquette and all best practices that dealers can provide with all the handover paperwork.
Perhaps