Tesla "Magic Dock" Superchargers Can Now Charge Non-Tesla EVs!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- After years of promising it, Tesla is finally starting to open up its Supercharger network to allow non-Tesla EVs to charge. I check out one of the first Supercharger stations with the "Magic Dock" that allows non-Tesla charging less than 24 hours from its opening.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:27 Why is Tesla's "Magic Dock" necessary?
9:51 I arrive at the Supercharger
10:33 The cable won't reach!
12:35 Marques Brownlee helps me get plugged in!
14:20 I chat with a Luicd Air owner who was charging there also
20:25 I move to another Supercharger and plug in
21:24 My experience, the cost, and the issues
27:45 Outro
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The Collab we never knew we needed
It's pretty awesome to see Marques in the upper left hand corner filming the video that we saw yesterday from your perspective and it's every bit as awkward as I imagined it to be as a TH-camr.... anything for a shot. :-) What a collabo!!!!! :D :D :D :D
Not everyone can say "can you hold this for me". 😎
@@hampaw Right? I was treating him like my assistant, lol. But he was totally cool. A real down-to-earth guy and just jumped right in and helped.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Never met him in person but this is just another example just how nice and humble he is. :D
And that hand wave, hahahaha!! Love that moment. :D :D :D
All thanks from Marques I’m here and im staying
Found your channel through MKBHD. I love the love from fellow EV enthusiasts!
Same here! Nice interaction for sure!
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Found you through MKBHD. Great video. You’re so right, this success shows the lack of effort on the awful charging networks.
10:54 - I just love this segment. Marques just nonchalantly enters the frame "oh gives us a regular dude wave". Absolutely love it!!!!! :D :D :D
Shout out to MKBHD!
Bro doesn’t need a shoutout lol he’s the biggest tech TH-camr ever
I’m shocked you and Marquez got there at the same time! As a Tesla owner, I’m happy to see non-Teslas get a decent and consistent charge experience.
I bet Tom is glad he didn't drive the Rivian. Showing up to a party wearing the same thing as another celebrity
You think its chance meeting?😂😂😂 they both has a Rivian ;) its only look like like "chance" 😎
Both were there to cover the first day. Both were at the only location that’s near NYC with the CSS adapter on the first day. Not much of a coincidence.
You’re happy until non Teslas are using all the Tesla supercharger when you stop to charge.
@@davidturk6170 Exactly. Or because they’re using our chargers, and having to take up two spaces, our route planner shows half the available chargers that it should.
Ive found this channel because or Marques... I followed that man since he was a boy reviewing 40 bucks digital cameras... Now, you get a new sub because of him.!
This was like watching a Marvel movie crossover. Great job guys.
Love the MKBHD cameo (and your subsequent cameo on his video)
I saw both.
Tesla actually announced today at their investor's event that they have started installing their V4 supercharger in Europe that actually have longer cables! Great news for our future
Hello. Living in EU; I can confirm. Tesla Super Charger are open to other brands since months now, and with those V4, cable management is not an issue anymore. Great deal🙂
*OUR future* 😥
That's great...for Europe. However, that's not an immediate solution now.
Good new. You won’t see an ID4 here for 3 years. 😂
@@SeeliLeck3r
Where's the V4 rollout so far? (Near import hubs? Berlin?)
Here from MKBHD, glad i found you. subbed.
I'm a 2022 MYP owner. To me it seems that the R1T, Air, and Lightning all worked on the first attempt. That in itself is stellar. It was really awesome that you got to see three different manufactures (other than Tesla) charging. The cables and be swapped out. The layout of the stalls can be adjusted. Overall the fundamental ground work is super solid for other manufacturers. This is exciting.
Would be great if Ford, Lucid and Porsche (etc) paid for those cables.....
@@rogerstarkey5390 But then again, we’ve got long cables that the lazy folks won’t wrap back up, they’ll get dirty from being dragged or left on the ground, and they’re more likely to be damaged. Perhaps non-Tesla owners should have to carry an extension cord. I like that our chargers are always up and running. I’ve never seen damage to a cord.
Loved the MKBHD cameo and team effort to get the F150 charged up.
Tesla has a leg up on CCS charging since they opened up their European Super chargers first and learned how to trouble shoot SW compatibility issues with Non-Tesla EVs.
Got here because MKBHD shouted out the video. Liked the interaction with the State of Charge guy so came on over.
The guy with the Lucid was a great guy to interview. Sharp, knowledgeable and well spoken. Good video.
That MKBHD video got a million eyes on this channel. Good stuff.
Found out about the collab from MKBHD but I knew about your channel years before so it was a real-time surprise to see you there charging together lol!
As both a Tesla and non-Tesla EV owner I am happy about them opening up the system. It's just a shame that Ford, GM and others are not yet doing what Tesla is doing. WV pushing it off to Electrify America doesn't really count/work, and we see the mediocre outcome as a result.
Yup... already seeing Electrify America chargers not working. On my last road trip I went to a station that only had one of 4 operating and 3 people were waiting. Wound up driving 30 mins back to find another while I was already dangerously low. But I would have lost my day off waiting if didn't make a move or went to the local slow Ford charging station. I knew it was going to be problematic with VW funding Electrify America as penance for Dieselgate. I knew once the chargers started breaking, the support wouldn't be there. Tesla has incentive to keep theirs in working order.
This the only comment liked by the channel.. #EGO
Two of my Favorite TH-camrs at the same charging station!
Thank you!
The fact that he didint put MKBHD in the title and thumbnail is amazing. Other people woud absolutely milk that cameo. Props to him.
@Jack Dom Thank you. I honestly didn't even think to do that. The video wasn't about MKB, as cool as he is.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney MKBHD* and its Mar(kez) not Mar(keys) sorry to be pedantic... drove me slightly crazy inside each time you mispronounced it.
Markeys sent me here. :)
😂😂
This video has been so informative. I too found it/you from the video with MKBHD that popped up in my feed. I have a Taycan and have been depended on the Electrify America network when on road trips and really can be hit or miss at times. I really appreciate the level of detail walking through the whole process with us. Very helpful.
Great video and information to share with non-Tesla owners. The spur-of-the-moment collaboration with Marques was a nice touch, too!
Just literally watched you on the Auto Focus channel at the Super Charger. So cool then I finished that and your video was up. Look forward to hearing more about it on the InsideEV's podcast this week along with Kyle's experience as well. Super chargers are just charging sites now. Caught up to the EU and Australia, interesting in Australia Tesla have removed the blocks in front so you can drive through abit to get the cable in, but CCS2 vs the Tesla connector of course so no magic dock.
Came from MKBHD's Auto Focus channel. Congrats!!
The algorithm is blessing both of you. Marques' video came up in my search, and your video was right under his! Cool! I had to click your video and watch. Nice content. 👍
I love the fact that the two of you helped each other :)
I loved watching the cameo moment, was awesome haha. Glad to see you found a way to make the lightning work.. now let's pray this shows up soon in at least interstate corridors that really need it right now, that lack good CCS.
He is a fool. Is the cable too short for him? Didn't imagine that their car is wrong? Where are the Ford or Lucid charging networks with the long cables?
@@noassruncis3963
It’s called EA
Found you because of MKBHD that’s lucky as hell. Definitely a boost to your channel
Tesla owner here 🙋🏽♂️ I think videos like this will spread the awareness needed to improve the network. Also hoping opening the network up will bring in the money to justify further expansion and upgrades. This will have some short term frustrations but don’t all major transitions?
I agree, but I think the non Tesla Manufacturers own the solve, not Tesla.
I don’t want to be inconvenienced while the other companies figure it out and try to push their own solutions. The Tesla plug is small and elegant, and our chargers just work. There are FAR more Teslas on the road than other companies’ EVs, so I think they should adapt to our system if they want to use it.
Here in Europe is more than a year since Tesla started to open the superchargers to other EVs, and I guess that didn't created much problems on the long term, although I'm not a Tesla owner so I can't be sure 😅.
Also there is to say that especially in Northern Europe non Tesla charging network are well developed, and the fact that some Tesla drivers use non Tesla fast charger (since Tesla use the CCS combo in Europe no adapter is needed) helped reduce the problem compared to what can happen in the USA
@@francescoboselli6033 Interesting…thanks for the perspective. I don’t understand why the CCS charger handle has to be so large…Tesla’s is small, convenient, and lightweight. Since I have problems with my wrists, it takes me two hands to handle that plug. Not a problem with my Tesla. The “taking up to charging spots” is a big issue for us, though. Maybe Tesla can build an algorithm into the app that says if “someone has a Rivian or a Bolt, assume they are taking up two spaces and adjust accordingly.”
People just aren't old enough to know of all the problems with "infrastructure" when automobiles first came out. Not just gas stations... but roads!!! 😂😂 And it is so funny historically that people were made to be scared of electricity by the gas companies when it first came out. Zap compared to boom. You choose lol
Found your channel through MKBHD and I’m glad I did. Good content.❤
I am a Tesla owner! I will comment here. I think it is a great time to live, we are seeing the future rolling out. It might not be good in the short term for occupancy at the Superchargers, but the fact that the best charging network will be opening to other EVs owners/brands, will actually help EV adoption and hopefully change all the bad press around EVs in general.
Polestar2 drivers are Teslas drivers friends now.hehe.Same charging port location.
I bet Tesla will roll this out first at the locations that are least busy. The busiest may never get this retrofit.
@@trinitonv8
Maybe Polestar designers had a "lucid" moment (pun) and thought "Most common charger type? possibly becoming available before long?" (Precisely what they ALL should have done?)
@@htimsrecneps
" I bet" Tesla are rolling them out to the locations nearest the factories first? As in "Come to THE FACTORY and collect 50 Magic Docks"...? (Hence New York and California?)
Being a retired GM Technician. At the time they hadn't decided on the connection issue. GM was pushing an inductive charge paddles. At first the 6kw version was kinda ok. But when they started developing their 120kw version it was a Moster. Even the cable needed to be water cooled 😳. But the only one's that we saying that this would never become the standard. Was us Technicians who were trying to assemble these monsters. Even the engineer's who were designing them finally started to realize it wasn't going to work. Millions of dollars wasted in that venture. 🙄
Such a great thing for the EV industry! Been waiting for this day for a while.
Tesla suggested it 10(?) years ago
Saw you on Marques Brownlee's channel! excited to go through your content and see what future content you come out with!
so glade i saw you on Marques's video this channel is so informative subscribed
Great to see you two in the same video, I just watched both videos . Thanks for the great day in EV industry!
Came from Marques, you just got a new subscriber, awesome video btw!
Found you through MKBHD, and I'm definitely subscribing, thanks for the great video!
Found your channel through MKBHD. Keep up the good work /subscribed
As a model 3 owner i have no problem with opening up supercharges to all EVs. It might need some understanding and patience between users for a while to sort out parking positions, but iv always enjoyed a chat with other EV owner’s anyway. Im in Australia and our state government (NSW) is co-funding installations of chargers with Tesla on the basis these superchargers are opened to all EVs. All Teslas here in recent years have CCS charging, ie dont use the proprietary US Tesla plug so no magic adapters needed. Anything that accelerates EV uptake is good.
They could've at least make the cable longer 🙄
same here in Europe, pretty sure all teslas use the CCS plug. Probably why they trialed this in the Netherlands first. They need to figure out a way to make the cable longer though
@@mluu510they confirmed yesterday that v4 will have longer cables starting in Europe.
@@mluu510 The longer the cable the greater the electrical resistance so keeping it shorter was beneficial in the design for Teslas.
The Magic Dock is great. I’m glad that everyone will charge at Tesla
Also just let me say this: a third party EV owner charging next to me and I will educate him on why my car is better. This will be insanly good marketing for Tesla as people like me will chat with non Teslas
You were about to get a whole bunch, more subscribers! And as a long time fan of your channel and the inside EV’s podcast, I’m very excited for you!
new subscriber here. luv it!
I followed and subscribed to your channel through Auto Focus MKBHD, while you were both covering the EV charging at Tesla superchargers.
Im not disappointed with ur content, good job.
What a nice young man, he helped you out inching in closer to get the charger to work.
I hope being in your video helps him, he has a bright future, may he find success in his life. 🙏
Owner of a Tesla model 3 and a Mustang Mach e. I love this. There are going to be growing pains. It's going to cause issues in the short term, but in the long term this is good for the EV community. We need an open ecosystem with competition. This will push both sides to improve.
Own both a Tesla and multiple non-Teslas. Think this is a great move. I'm sure Tesla will only roll this out to less-busy stations to start, but it should help push EA/EVgo/ChargePoint/etc to improve their networks to remain competitive. Even if I never use one for my CCS vehicles, it still cause a net improvement.
agreed....but if they really wanted CCS vehicles to use it... the cable will be much longer....
@@nc3826 Yup, that cable is painfully short. But to be honest, they were designed for use on Tesla cars.
However, Tesla had the intention to open up the supercharger network for years now. They should've had the forethought to make a longer cable.
@@Superman-xr1oh I get the original rationale, of the short cable was to get Tesla drivers to park in a certain way to reach the cable.... Which avoided having an excessively long cable lay on the ground... From A purely logical teslacentric standpoint it makes sense...
Elon is a control freak, minimalist.... He wants an open network, but only on his own terms.... Where every EV produced, needs to be configured the same as a Tesla... So in his mind, Tesla is not responsible, for this issue....
But since government funding is involved... Longer cables should be required...
Which often makes him change, the direction of Tesla, while he bitches about government interference.... Just look at the DC fast charging standards used by Tesla in China and in Europe....
@@nc3826
Guess what?
Tesla IS NOT responsible for this issue.
If you see a product already on the market, think "I might want vto use that one day", then design YOUR device so that it won't fit, it's not the fault of the other product.
@@rogerstarkey5390 Guess what? I agree Elon IS NOT responsible for accommodating non-Tesla owners, in the USA.... and then the government will not be responsible for reimbursing them....
But Guess what? On your side of the pond.... Tesla was forced to install CCS on its vehicles.... and longer CCS cables on their superchargers....
It's nice to see that Elon can act responsibly somewhere....
And NIO is reported to be offering its much superior battery swapping technology in the UK this year. So congratulations....
So you won't have to waste time reiterating Elon's, myopic point of view. Such as his ludicrously overly optimistic timelines.
BTW let's hope we finally see see more of those Tesla semi trucks. That was promised to be on the market about a decade ago. Since the world is not standing still.
Here from Marques’ video, staying for your great content! #SubbedPlusBellIcon!
Sidenote: I do not have an EV personally, but I am intrigued by the technologyof EV’s, and charging them is one of the most important parts of it, and not many that I have seen really drills down on this aspect. Great work I’ve seen of yours so far, please keep it up!!
I found your channel through MKBHD also! It's so cool seeing 2 different videos from 2 different channels from the same scene. What a world we live in now!
Awesome video and was pleasantly surprised to see you and Marques charging at the same time.
Came over from MKBHD's video. Love your content. You've gained a new sub.
Seeing MKBHD’s video first and now your video… this made me super happy!! Good stuff!! Now let’s get some longer cables!!
Hilarious. I was watching MKBHD and saw “The insideEV guy” on the video and seriously wondered if it was planned. Glad I found your new channel, watched pretty much every second of the video.
Here from the MKBHD video, this was a great review and commentary! Channel's about to really take off I bet
Saw you on MKBHD's video. Keep up the good work!
Here from MKBHD! And TH-cam knew what to do, they pushed ur video into my feed almost immediately upon refresh 🙌🏾
I own a model three and a Lightning. I am really excited to be able to charge my Lightning at the Tesla charging stations. I rarely charge away from home, but the added comfort and security of Tesla chargers will be huge for road trips. Even here in California.
My ability to express my excitement on the effect this will have falls short. Tesla obviously had been planning this for a long time, as field techs had all the parts needed along with the back end software made available. The speed from the White House Fact Sheet announcement to these installs I thought was going to be about a year, but it was mere days. Being able to watch your vid on an open Supercharger is simply AMAZING! thx for all you do. BTW, my wife and & own a Tesla Model 3 & a Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Tesla was making this promise pre-Biden. I am pleased that Biden and Co provided incentives to expedite the rollout. Tesla's supercharger access will bring a lot of new non-Tesla EV buyers to the scene, knowing they have more choices and the availability of an experienced and well-designed network of DCFCs.
Thanks for great reporting! I’m new to EV. Had my Lightning since September 2022, from Alberta, Canada. I’ve had a Starlink system for over a year and it works perfectly. So I’ve known once Tesla opens up supercharger, it will be a paradigm shift for EV travel. And positively impact competition, which will also improve other EV infrastructure.
Lol. I was watching Marques Brownlee doing his video on this subject and there you were. Been looking forward to this video ever since.
I'm on your page because of Marques Brownlee... Great content...
As a model y owner I’m happy Tesla is opening up to other EVs. I agree the cord could be longer, but ford also should have a hatch that opens vertically
Model Y owner here that’s not happy. Wondering how the system will accurately report available chargers when non-Teslas are taking up two spaces because of the location of their charge port.
Ha, I never heard of your channel but just happened to watch MKBHD's video and saw you on it so I watched this. What great happenstance. I'm sure that will boost your followers. I own a Model 3 and a Model Y and have owned a Model S. I am anxious about sharing the charging network but if this means Tesla gets more money to invest in expanding their network then I'm all for it!
Here after I saw you on MKBHD and subscribed when I noticed the quality.
It was cool to see your video after watching Marques's. It's like a behind the scenes moment
Saw you on auto focus with MKBHD, seem like a really cool guy and liked how detailed your video was
It’s going to cause growing pains in the beginning but for all the pain, it’s worth it because every person who has a bad experience on another network will tell their friends they will never own an EV again. This helps everyone. They just need to be designed better. I agree with others, magic dock should only be on end units where there is an extra parking spot next to it.
There's a "Cunning plan" in place.
Give it 6-8 months and wait for headlines regarding "97%"
(Just a guess, we'll see)
Never knew State of Charge was a thing until I saw the comments on the MKBHD channel! Great channel here and subscribed!
Really liked your appearance on MKBHD channel. This was so awesome. And liked your perspective and what challenges you had making the non Tesla charging process so difficult.
I’ve seen your channel before but just saw the new MKBHD video and I was so happy for you to have met him! Lol. Great video as always and I agree, the Tesla charging cables need to be longer, this is gonna be a problem for some car like the F150 Lightning.
I own two Tesla’s and I am thrilled with the increased charging availability for non-Tesla EVs.
Came from MKBHD video, new sub keep up the great work!
Found your video from MKBHD. and EV enthusiasts here, surely subscribing 😊
Here from MKBHD video. Nice setup you got.
Also saw the crossover from MKBHD. I don't own an EV, but hope to in the future. Thanks for sharing all this info!
Was watching Marques' video and was like, "Is that Tom?!" Two of my favorite content creators!
In a different vein, I have owned my Mach E for two years and wished someone had provided an in-depth video on ownership and how to maximize range in the COLD months and the HOT days of summer. I now make it a point to educate the curious on this reality when asked about my experience, the cost of charging at home vs. on the road, as well as the range. If you've done such a video, I'd love to get that link so I can share it and allow you to better articulate those kinds of answers. I appreciate your videos and share them often, keep up the great work in educating the rest of us. And BTW, thanks for your videos on L2 chargers well ahead of my Mach E purchase; I was completely overwhelmed before I saw them. Cheers mate.
Some of the Superchargers in central NJ lately have introduced very significant price discounts for off peak!! For example, the WAWA just off Route 9 on King Georges Road is just $0.17 per kWH from midnight I believe to 10:00 AM. Also at the Shop-rite on Route 35 in Perth Amboy. (Use the savings to have some Taco Bell over there during the charging session!) Great stuff!
Chargers in Philly can be as low as $.11
Tesla owner, and Rivian owner. Glad they’re doing it. Hopefully they expand quickly
Found your channel from mkbhd. Great video man👍
I was already a subscriber of both channels, so it's extra fun to see this unintentional collab. Surprised Tom wasn't familiar with Marques until now!
OH, I knew who he was for sure, just never really heard his name pronounced, as most people refer to him as MKB
Wow you got this done fast! When I saw you on MKBHD I made a joking comment that we would see your video in 2 weeks 🤣
Great work Tom!!!! YES!!!! This was a great video!!!! Your co-star was excellent! Seems like he knows a thing or two about tech🤣😂
I felt like I was in the Matrix, watching it on two separate channels from two different angles. You just got a new subscriber thanks to Marques!
Greetings! Saw you on MKBHD! Loving the content :D
As a Tesla owner, I am good with this. More demand on the charging network will probably mean more charging stations available. Granted I am not a city person, so I don't experience the packed chargers like in CA. But just as long as other EV owners are respectful to try to not block a charger, or get some sort of extension cord I don't think there is a problem. I don't want to be stuck with Tesla and I am happy to see other EVs
I'm willing to bet that the vast majority of Tesla owners are like you and are reasonable... So let's hope Tesla offers some type of extension.... Better yet, just make the cables the same length, as the rest of the DCFC industry ... ASPS... Since at this point. most CCS owners will have to block a charger or not use the network at all....
It is a shame that mostly press goes to the few, that are unreasonable....
@@nc3826
Cart before the horse?
Your videos are great! As a 2020 Model 3 owner, pre CCS compatibility, it irks me a bit that I have to invest a good amount of money to make my car compatible with CCS dispensers but CCS vehicles can just pull up to a Tesla dispenser and start charging. Even if I had a Tesla compatible car with CCS I would still need to buy an adapter. There you have it. Early morning, pre coffee, gripe.🙂
Saw Marques video and it was great to see your cameo! Also, saw Out of Spec Dave’s video. Brewster NY is happening.😂
i saw u on marques video!! ive been liking your videos so far :)
Thank you!
Cool channel and content. Found it from the MKBHD video like a lot of others but you have a new subscriber. I know you mentioned the requirements in the infrastructure bill to be able to access funds (I love this decision) but I really hope that eventually we legislate this fully to standardize both charging and access to charging stations. This is a good start but we need to go further. I couldn't imagine how difficult widespread automobile adoption would have been if Fords could only get gas at Fords and were barred from Chevy gas stations or vice versa. It's just anti-competitive and changing it is going to be a major step in in assuring widespread electric vehicle adoption.
I do hope they go for asking the charge port to be either back driver side or front passenger side so that we can keep short cables.
First like! Thanks Tom. Lotsa love from Toronto ❤❤❤
So glad you did this video. Great to know the lightning will charge close to the maximum.🎊🎉🙌👏
Saw you in MKBHD's vid, had to sub when I saw you're using the Ford Lightning that I desperately wish I had. Great content!
Great video! As an owner of both a model Y and a lightning, I totally get both sides of the argument. However, in the long run, I think it's best for the EV industry
As a Tesla owner, I’m glad they are opening their Supercharger network. This will result in more chargers in more places for us all. Some initial hiccups for sure, but long term everyone wins.
This is funny, I watched Marques Brownlee’s video this morning, now during daytime TH-cam suggested your video. Kinda funny seeing you guys meet and handle your F-150 Lighting + Tesla station cable length issue from both sides. Just subscribed to your channel, EV enthousiast from Belgium here who owns a brand new BMW iX3 for a few weeks now.
Found your channel through Auto Focus. Great vids.
It’s a good start. Honestly I only use super chargers if I’m traveling long distance which isn’t often. I’m sure with the pool of money this might help tesla install more next gen chargers in more locations. They may not put the magic doc on all chargers especially v2. Love the unintentional cross collab with other TH-camrs and this was a great review.
Seen it from another point of view first on MKBHD !!!! Sub’d to your channel.
Definitely seems like there will be lessons learned from what should probably be considered a pilot program, as this is not gonna fly with the amount of new Teslas being sold. It all starts with awareness and both you and MKBHD addressed the issues excellently.
Coming from Marques video - I wish I had known your channel earlier! I own two (non tesla) EVs and charging is always something to plan out ahead. With SCs now usable for all of us, things become easier! Brewster isn't far from where I live - I might drive over and give e it a try!
Thanks Tom. I have also watched videos about this Tesla Raj and EV Dave. One of them mentioned that 800v cars (like the Lucid) will charge real slow. 400v vehicles will charge fine.
We own a Tesla and a CCS car, so I have both perspectives. I think it's great that Tesla is opening up the network and it's great that it seems like a better experience already compared to the CCS networks. While it might be a problem with more crowded chargers in the short term, I'm more optimistic after seeing what Tesla said during Investor Day about what they are doing with on-route planning to hopefully mitigate some of the potential congestion issues for Tesla owners. Hopefully this also pushes CCS chargepoint operators to get their butts in gear and provide a better experience at their charging stations.
who's here cause of Marcus? you got the biggest shout out buddy what a crazy coincidence for you
Discovered you through Marques' video. I think i've watched twice as many of your videos already. What an awesome accidental collab. We now know they all switched, and NACS is a thing. I can't wait to see the world evolve before our eyes in 2024....