How to charge your Tesla when you live in an apartment!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2024
  • In this video I cover how you can charge your car while living in a residence that doesn't have access to an outlet, the best charging platforms to use, and how you can charge for free!
    Credited to Charlie Hannema from News 6 in Tulsa, OK for clip used in video.
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  • @tesladoc6542
    @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Everyone! If you are interested in buying your own TESLA after this video use code ts.la/kevin82985 to get 1,000 miles free of supercharging. It helps me and helps you. Thanks for watching!

    • @wenzeran1126
      @wenzeran1126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      At Casa Mira view in Mira Mesa we are lucky since we have multiple charge point . Partnered with SDGE power your drive and charging is economical. 16 cent kWh . Hope your apt complex will charge you guys less.

  • @Bacon75420
    @Bacon75420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    It sounds like you’re charging away from home at one charge point for 4 hours, going home for that 4 hours, then going back to your car to move it to another charge point to charge for another 4 hours, then going home, then going back to your car once it’s all charged (I know, massive run on sentence). All the while paying the particular cents per kWh at the charge point, also you mentioned that you get a ride to your car from your apartment, which would be multiple rides.
    Does the cost savings really add up to enough to justify all the going back and forth, versus paying the $85-$100(and something) per month to charge where you live and have your own designated parking space.
    It sounds to me like paying the monthly fee at your apartment might be worth it mainly for the improvement in quality of life.

  • @ron5349
    @ron5349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The great video gives more options for me to plan my charging concern.

  • @josejoaquinvasquez4773
    @josejoaquinvasquez4773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    hello man thanks, I live in an apartment and I always wondered how I am going to load my car when I buy it.

  • @EdCollects
    @EdCollects 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very thorough, I just subbed.

  • @johnpoldo8817
    @johnpoldo8817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Apartments, condominiums, and HOAs need a low cost charger that directly bills the user, through WiFi or cellular service. ChargePoint and a couple of other charger companies sell commercial chargers for this purpose, but they are very expensive. We need a charger priced similar to the Wall Connector that measures consumption for multiple users. Assuming the average person doesn't need to charge every day, multiple users could share a single charger. For heavy consumption, you need a dedicated charger. Since each user's consumption is measured and debit accounts are established, building management is reimbursed for electricity and may make a small profit.
    I too live in a luxury apartment located in Boston. Although the cost to park in building garage is high (market price), the additional cost for a private space with unlimited EV charging is $20/mo. At a condominium in Florida, I installed a sub-meter and NEMA 14-50 receptacle and only pay $0.09/Kwh. Both deals are outstanding.

  • @paulhenderson744
    @paulhenderson744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the name of the luxury apartment that you use to charge ? I'm looking to rent an apt with ev charging. Thanks.

  • @wenzeran1126
    @wenzeran1126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Live in an apt in Mira Mesa and we have a lot of charge point installed in the apt complex. And its with sdge power your drive and only charge .16 cents . its pretty convenient . try ti check the apt complex here you will love it.

  • @justpaintitright6442
    @justpaintitright6442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man im in line to get the r1t Rivian and yep apt living

  • @tequila2900
    @tequila2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful 👍🏻

  • @myreviews4905
    @myreviews4905 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If your apartment is right above your garage, and you have a Nema 15-30 for your dryer, can you run an extension cord out the window and to the garage only when you're charging?

  • @geoffreyso336
    @geoffreyso336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    EVgo is DC quick charging so the ChargePoint adapter u showed will not work with EVgo unfortunately

  • @SriSri-fo2je
    @SriSri-fo2je 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blink charging - do they allow non residents to charge?

  • @XOAliciaMarie
    @XOAliciaMarie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $85/m!!! Man these apartment complexes be scheming!!’

  • @CanadaMapleleaffanvacationinJu
    @CanadaMapleleaffanvacationinJu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How where I live there’s no charging place where should after I go on vacation

  • @SriSri-fo2je
    @SriSri-fo2je 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does apartment complex enforces only resident can charge?

  • @lucin2586
    @lucin2586 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can try finding free chargers and if you’re crunch for time just go do the superchargers

  • @hansleymaltez4916
    @hansleymaltez4916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really want to buy a model 3 but I don’t know much about the CA incentives I am from the Bay Area and I also live an apartment building there is a lot of chargers close where I live. I would love to get advice from you

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks for the comment. I actually made a video about California incentives not too long ago. I will drop the link here if you wanna check it out. Thanks for watching! th-cam.com/video/CGT518usdiM/w-d-xo.html

    • @phamcuong427
      @phamcuong427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hey man, I just bought a M3 LR 2021 and I also live in Bay area and I got total $15500 grants
      - $9500 from Clean Cars for all program
      - $1500 clean fuel reward
      - $4500 from CVRP
      I also dont charge at home at all. I use super chargers near by only. No problem so far

  • @raycee7575
    @raycee7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to hear the end of your video. For clarification are you saying that some of those chargers give 4 hours free? In other words no flat fee involved?

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Raycee yeah some chargers will start charging a flat fee after 4 hours. Others do not charge a flat fee and only charge for kw/hr.

  • @Aquatech00
    @Aquatech00 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL YOU live close to me. The KBBQ place there is amazing

  • @Aquatech00
    @Aquatech00 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh you show where you live. Well then hello neighbor. I’m trying to find places in Santee

  • @kkiiization
    @kkiiization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long does it take for a full charge on these chargers and what is the cost for a full charge?

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve never done a complete full charge at one of these chargers. The most I’ve charged at Civita (the park I went to in the video) was 97 miles and it costs $6.45 and it took 3 hr 54 min. But like I said the prices are all different depending on the one you go to and if they have a flat parking fee. I would say the normal speed I see is 6-7kw/hr and for a full charge for a Model Y that should take about 9 hrs. Hope this helps!

    • @kkiiization
      @kkiiization 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I watched all you videos they’re really helpful as I’m from SD county as well!

  • @willywonka077
    @willywonka077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's the breakdown on Price for example my truck gets 8 mpg so
    .35 cents per mile what does a Tesla save me??

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Willy, so it’s hard to say how much you would save because it really depends on how you drive, if you run the AC, if you have sentry mode constantly on, if you drive on hills etc. what I can say is that it would definitely save you more money then a car that only gets 8mpg. Also I will say one day I charged 97 miles at a ChargePoint that charged car at .35 cents per kw and it cost $6.45. Hope this helps!

    • @willywonka077
      @willywonka077 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tesladoc6542 okay so just to clarify you went 97 miles for a $6.45

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willywonka077 After you charge the car it tells you how many miles it charged. So it said I charged 97 miles and it cost me $6.45. Even though it says 97miles it really depends as to how you drive the car and how often you use other things such as sentry mode, the ac, etc. So even though it said 97miles actually driving miles may have been 80 or so.

    • @willywonka077
      @willywonka077 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tesladoc6542 ok cool so that's about. 8 cents a mile seems like compared to my 35 cents a mile

  • @stefan18375
    @stefan18375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you ever apply for 1k prepaid card for EVGO from the CA clean vehicle program?

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Stefan hey I actually had not heard about that one yet. I don’t really use EVgo, but hopefully other people see your comment and will use the incentive. Good looking out!

  • @Paul-GrnHil
    @Paul-GrnHil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is a shame your apartment charges so much for charging. I suspect part of the fee is related to having reserved parking. If you are not planning to be in one spot for a long period to shop or dine, level 2 charging is not practical. Making special trips to drop off your car for hours of charging is NOT practical. Use the Tesla L3 charger up to 80% and stop worrying about your battery.

  • @casun3656
    @casun3656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sparks a question. Why buy a tesla when you live in an apartment? Isn’t that a bit backwards?

  • @emyhR
    @emyhR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    EV will never be universal till you can charge like you fill up a tank. Too many old peeps won’t be able to figure out this stuff lol

    • @elitestar
      @elitestar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can old people charge their phones?

    • @emyhR
      @emyhR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elitestar Well they either never really charge their phones or constantly charge them and ruin the battery. Phone at 80%? Time to charge BUT charging phone is super simple and unless it’s Tesla chargers then public EV chargers are not simple

    • @davis08527
      @davis08527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s not even that, it’s the long waits if you travel for work or live somewhere that you do not own but rent where you can’t install a charger you can wait up to hours to fully charge. If you live in states that snow or have very cold weather the car will not open or drain the battery to the point you cant go home. My last job the owner paid to install a charger since his car has died in the parking lot and gets drained during the cold winter months so he rather drive his diesel truck then his eco friendly Tesla certain days due to that reason alone.

    • @othersbyuri
      @othersbyuri ปีที่แล้ว

      Heard about this in really cold areas, that they charge wouldn’t last was just too cold!

    • @mostmost1
      @mostmost1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Old people can adapt. They went from feeding their transportation food to gasoline.

  • @IgorLisx
    @IgorLisx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I would disagree with your stance on Superchargers that it degrades battery faster. I had 2 model S in a span of 3 yrs. Both with Unlimited supercharging. I didn't notice big impact from supercharging which I did 99% of the time.
    My main rule was not to have car parked charged to more then 80-90% (sometimes 70%). Also I would never discharge car to less than 15-20%.
    Most harmful to battery would be to supercharge car to 100% and leave it parked for weeks.

    • @imnotcharles
      @imnotcharles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was about to comment this. Not to mention the majority of people haven’t had Tesla’s long enough to support such a theory whilst only using super chargers. People can get away with using a supercharger once/twice a week so long as they’re not running it to 100% every time

    • @karnatimohan2918
      @karnatimohan2918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was actually looking for this kinda of statement that super chargers doesn't degrade battery faster. But today I spoke with one of the Tesla's sale representative and she did not recommend using super chargers all the time and said it will deficit your batter life if you do so. I live in an apartment and I am not sure where to go for charging all the time and wait for hours to get it charged after I buy a car. Please let me know alternatives other than mentioned in this video.

    • @othersbyuri
      @othersbyuri ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karnatimohan2918how did it go? I’m a renter in L.A. where there’s plenty of chargers. But thought of going through this🤪

  • @zerokool-2058
    @zerokool-2058 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was talking to someone that was telling me that they just planned all the charging around when they go to do groceries. So they're able to charge do groceries and it works. Also they said they try to park near their apartment window and have the cord connected. Yes is a slower charging speed but he picked the apartment he wanted on the side which then allowed him to do this because is hard to see that his Tesla is charging lol. Got to do what you gotta do.

  • @Robert-pm6bm
    @Robert-pm6bm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow your apartment complex went off the deep end with charging that much for electricity

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup they are penny pinchers! Thanks for watching

  • @mandywright8714
    @mandywright8714 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came to watch this because I couldn't for the life of my figure out how ppl who live in apartments, townhouses, houses without garages etc etc would possibly use EV as there's nowhere to really safely put this charger. Even my townhouse would be easier than an apartment buttttt I don't trust not having a garage and not having ppl tamper with it. I could never fathom the idea of leaving my vehicle somewhere to let it charge... I dont think they really thogubt all this through while really pushing the electric vehicle thing. Most of us would never be able to accommodate for this 🤷‍♀️ I however would love the $85 a month compared to gas prices these days 🤷‍♀️

  • @donnywillis130
    @donnywillis130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So then you just sit there for 4 hours?

  • @notenrique666
    @notenrique666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! $85 a month to charge your EV! That apt is pulling off a hell of a scam. Stay away from them.

  • @Bunny-pr8gw
    @Bunny-pr8gw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    l work literally across the street from a charging station. Would be nice to save on charging but it’s one of the only options I have besides the charging station at Safeway and I can’t leave it there all day. My main motivation isn’t saving on charging, it’s just convenience. I want a Tesla to have a Tesla. More charging stations will arrive in time

  • @diegojose2700
    @diegojose2700 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👆👆👆thank to the group Same thing happened to me. I live in Florida and there’s a lot of lighting.

  • @swoopgangfrankko4473
    @swoopgangfrankko4473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro it’s 1.50 after the 4th hour of charging

  • @Ghost-jy9hk
    @Ghost-jy9hk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This doesn’t make me want an ev anytime soon

  • @carlanthony332
    @carlanthony332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    115 per month??? Bro gas is like 500 per month

  • @kevinmarshall3198
    @kevinmarshall3198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I reserved the new f150 electric truck but all of this sounds like a pain in the ass. I'll probably get my $100 refund and go with gas

  • @killabee623
    @killabee623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Too much damn work and time consuming. I will stick to gasoline for now. Can you imagine waiting in line for a charger.

    • @Dexion845
      @Dexion845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree me and my wife are also in an apartment with no charging ports. She has them at her job but besides that, we’d have to travel to the mall and somehow spend hours waiting for a good charge... Just not feasible... and the vehicles are too expensive. We just bought a 2017 well equipped 3-row SUV for $28,000... a model X costs $80k

    • @ElectronicsGuy666
      @ElectronicsGuy666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I purchased a Model Y (crossover) and it was $55k out the door. I drive a fair amount for work, but I’m saving almost $400/month in gas. So my monthly payment is essentially lower than a new conventional car even a cheaper one.

  • @Dexion845
    @Dexion845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man what a hassle.

  • @zerokool-2058
    @zerokool-2058 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    $85 a month is way too high.

  • @FinalVibes
    @FinalVibes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This seems to be a pain in the ass tbh

  • @whattheysayk9558
    @whattheysayk9558 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I’m just chillin in my car for 4 post hours to get my car 100% F that

  • @oudude27
    @oudude27 ปีที่แล้ว

    Save money but I thought it was for the environment?

  • @amclymon
    @amclymon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So wait, you leave your car for hours to charge then go get it. Time is money for me so I’d rather work a deal with your community if no one uses their chargers or just supercharge more often. Battery has 8 yr warranty.

    • @tesladoc6542
      @tesladoc6542  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did that for about a week. At the end of the video however, I mention I am no longer doing that and charging in my apartment complex because they are not enforcing parking.

  • @DOMTURISMO
    @DOMTURISMO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sd!