Hello, I am from the UK and considering buying or leasing a Tesla. I think I have learnt more about charging in the last 25 minutes listening to you and your friend just talking. Many thanks.
@@tedbearfudge thanks for the kind comment, this is actually the first time Erik met in person. We’ve been pen pals online for a few years but wanted to meet up at this extraordinary (for Ohio) new charging site. We are considering doing more videos together, though!
Each side can use up to 600amps. So 1,200 per charger. And basically only some Teslas request that many amps. Most other 400V vehicles request 500 or less. And 800V vehicles normally request in the 300's.
@@TimCristy thanks for pointing that out. In another video I point out some of the app options more completely. I was able to use the ChargePoint app to start a charger there when the credit card reader was down on that machine, so it’s a nice option to have. There is also plug n charge for Mercedes and BMW.
@@N3tRunner734 indeed the parent company was formed by engineers involved in the German auto industry! But the manufacturing and support of this North American spec version is US-based. Their production is in Wisconsin and the US HQ with sales, engineering and support in Charlotte, North Carolina. Many aspects of charging are unique to North America. You’ll notice that no truly foreign companies have successfully dominated DCFC in the market, and given the unique market I suspect it’ll remain a separate and distinct set of businesses serving that market for many years to come.
Is this station wheelchair accessible? How can someone in a wheelchair get up to that screen and manipulate the cord? I see a lot of curbs, and large parking poles. Are the cords long enough so someone in a wheelchair can get between the charger and the car?
@@mongo64071 there is a stall labeled as accessible with the charge at grade and space to navigate to the screen. I made a post to show that stall, not a video but a screenshot, please check it. Also please check the other video on my channel and it shows a bit more of the site as a whole. It also supports PnC and app support so that use of the screen can be made redundant.
@@skyemalcolm yes. I just saw the photo. Thanks. But they should also have that spot covered for weather protection as soon as possible if they’re not going to cover the whole installation soon.
@@gchetail if you read the screen of the apps supported there is no mention of an IONNA app. IONNA stations support a variety of existing apps, plug n charge, and CC/Apple Pay/Google Pay. I’m not sure the world needs yet another charging app.
@@skyemalcolm, I agree that the world doesn't need another app. The CPO of IONNA just said they will have their own app. It's in Tom's (State of Charge) video.
Great conversation with two knowledgable EV owners. Hopefully, they make the screens easy to replace as well. Too often these charger screens are vandalized and become unreadable. A gorilla glass screen protector in essence that can be removed and replaced.
@@Techridr just seems like an expensive and horrible waste of time. I bill my time by the hour. I could never accept waiting 30 minutes at some remote site in the cold. And as I understand it, charging is even slower in the cold. Just wouldn’t work for me.
@@mongo64071 They're testing. Nobody really needs to charge 30 minutes. 10 - 15 max for most will give you a quick 150 miles. Road trips are rare for most, so you just charge at home overnight like I do. So there's really no waiting. You wake up each morning with a "full tank." Now, in December, I haven't done public charging since August on a trip to vegas from here in LA. That trip required me to stop about 12 minutes in each direction. Did it during lunch and easy. Still, it's not for everyone, but I'm certainly hooked. I still have my gas vehicles, but never really used them other than my motorcycles. Also, no, charging is not slower in the cold. As you approach a charge station, the car conditions the battery, so it will take full charge. But again, you only need public charging on road trips. I can travel over 300 miles around town without issue on one charge. meaning, I only really don't need public charging. Some do, but most don't.
@@mongo64071any legit EVs have manual and automatic battery fast charging preparation as Erik and I discuss here. The nuances of battery temperature and fast charging are SOC dependent. The act of fast charging is very much path dependent where initial conditions as well as heat rejection or addition are important.
It was a beautiful day and the point was to nerd out on charging. Had this been a real trip we’d have gone into the Sheetz and grabbed a bite, used the facilities, etc.
Hello, I am from the UK and considering buying or leasing a Tesla. I think I have learnt more about charging in the last 25 minutes listening to you and your friend just talking. Many thanks.
@@tedbearfudge thanks for the kind comment, this is actually the first time Erik met in person. We’ve been pen pals online for a few years but wanted to meet up at this extraordinary (for Ohio) new charging site. We are considering doing more videos together, though!
Each side can use up to 600amps. So 1,200 per charger. And basically only some Teslas request that many amps. Most other 400V vehicles request 500 or less. And 800V vehicles normally request in the 300's.
When I stopped there Saturday, I started my charge using the ChargePoint app.
@@TimCristy thanks for pointing that out. In another video I point out some of the app options more completely. I was able to use the ChargePoint app to start a charger there when the credit card reader was down on that machine, so it’s a nice option to have. There is also plug n charge for Mercedes and BMW.
Cool looking charger!
@@scoty_does retro vibes for the win!
Just a random info: Alpitronic is an italian company located in Bolzano northern Italy.
@@N3tRunner734 indeed the parent company was formed by engineers involved in the German auto industry! But the manufacturing and support of this North American spec version is US-based. Their production is in Wisconsin and the US HQ with sales, engineering and support in Charlotte, North Carolina. Many aspects of charging are unique to North America. You’ll notice that no truly foreign companies have successfully dominated DCFC in the market, and given the unique market I suspect it’ll remain a separate and distinct set of businesses serving that market for many years to come.
Who does Erik work for? I'm curious about these chargers that are dropping. BTW this was cool to watch and hear you two geek out.
Is this station wheelchair accessible? How can someone in a wheelchair get up to that screen and manipulate the cord? I see a lot of curbs, and large parking poles. Are the cords long enough so someone in a wheelchair can get between the charger and the car?
@@mongo64071 there is a stall labeled as accessible with the charge at grade and space to navigate to the screen. I made a post to show that stall, not a video but a screenshot, please check it. Also please check the other video on my channel and it shows a bit more of the site as a whole. It also supports PnC and app support so that use of the screen can be made redundant.
@@skyemalcolm yes. I just saw the photo. Thanks. But they should also have that spot covered for weather protection as soon as possible if they’re not going to cover the whole installation soon.
Cool video. They will have their own IONNA app.
@@gchetail if you read the screen of the apps supported there is no mention of an IONNA app. IONNA stations support a variety of existing apps, plug n charge, and CC/Apple Pay/Google Pay. I’m not sure the world needs yet another charging app.
@@skyemalcolm, I agree that the world doesn't need another app. The CPO of IONNA just said they will have their own app. It's in Tom's (State of Charge) video.
@@gchetail the app is for opening the doors and reserving rooms at their locations with their own buildings.
I get 115 kW at 50% on my Dual Motor LR Model Y.
Great conversation with two knowledgable EV owners. Hopefully, they make the screens easy to replace as well. Too often these charger screens are vandalized and become unreadable. A gorilla glass screen protector in essence that can be removed and replaced.
@@epcalderhead thanks for your kind words. Interesting suggestion about the screen protector.
It's already a plus they are not touch screens. More robust with the buttons.
hello Skye
@@happymeal..5648 hey it’s a fellow Out of Spec livestream fan! Hello!
@@skyemalcolm Didn't knew you were also a youtuber. Now yu got a new subscriber
This looks miserable if it was cold and snowing. It’s not even covered. Good luck. Keep your rose colored glasses on.
Sheesh, give them a chance. Ionna is still new. They do plan on covering most stations where needed.
@@Techridr just seems like an expensive and horrible waste of time. I bill my time by the hour. I could never accept waiting 30 minutes at some remote site in the cold. And as I understand it, charging is even slower in the cold. Just wouldn’t work for me.
@@mongo64071 They're testing. Nobody really needs to charge 30 minutes. 10 - 15 max for most will give you a quick 150 miles. Road trips are rare for most, so you just charge at home overnight like I do. So there's really no waiting. You wake up each morning with a "full tank." Now, in December, I haven't done public charging since August on a trip to vegas from here in LA. That trip required me to stop about 12 minutes in each direction. Did it during lunch and easy. Still, it's not for everyone, but I'm certainly hooked. I still have my gas vehicles, but never really used them other than my motorcycles. Also, no, charging is not slower in the cold. As you approach a charge station, the car conditions the battery, so it will take full charge. But again, you only need public charging on road trips. I can travel over 300 miles around town without issue on one charge. meaning, I only really don't need public charging. Some do, but most don't.
@@mongo64071any legit EVs have manual and automatic battery fast charging preparation as Erik and I discuss here. The nuances of battery temperature and fast charging are SOC dependent. The act of fast charging is very much path dependent where initial conditions as well as heat rejection or addition are important.
It was a beautiful day and the point was to nerd out on charging. Had this been a real trip we’d have gone into the Sheetz and grabbed a bite, used the facilities, etc.