Articles tagged with "Tesla-Supercharger"
Keeping Up With Demand: Adventures In Supercharging - CleanTechnica
The article chronicles the evolution of Tesla Supercharger infrastructure along the I-15 corridor between Northern Utah (near Salt Lake City) and Southern Utah (Saint George) from 2019 to early 2026. Initially, in 2019, there were only 16 Supercharger stalls at two locations (Nephi and Beaver), which made long-distance travel somewhat constrained. Over time, Tesla significantly expanded this network, upgrading existing stations with more stalls and faster V3 chargers, adding new stations such as one south of Cedar City, and by 2026 introducing V4 Superchargers at new locations like Scipio and North Beaver. This expansion increased the total number of stalls to 92 across eight locations, including additional sites in Orem and Provo. The article highlights how this growth in charging infrastructure has improved convenience and accessibility for Tesla drivers making the roughly 300-mile trip between Northern and Southern Utah, a popular route especially in winter months for those seeking milder climates and outdoor recreation.
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Tesla has officially opened its largest Supercharger hub in Lost Hills, California, featuring 164 V4 Supercharger stalls capable of delivering over 300 kW each. This new charging station is notable for being primarily powered by an 11 MW solar array combined with 10 Megapacks providing 39 MWh of energy storage, making it mostly off-grid. The hub addresses a critical charging infrastructure gap along the San Francisco to Los Angeles corridor, where utility grid connections were not expected to be available in time to meet growing demand. By leveraging its own solar generation and battery storage, Tesla was able to complete the project in under eight months, bypassing typical delays associated with permitting and grid access. The location, about 146 miles north of Los Angeles, includes 12 stalls designed to accommodate EV drivers with trailers, enhancing usability for a broader range of vehicles. Although there is a small utility grid connection, it is primarily reserved for future expansions, with the hub relying on solar power for nearly all its
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The article by David Morgan on CleanTechnica reflects on the evolving ease and convenience of electric vehicle (EV) road trips over recent years. Starting with his 2018 experience driving a Chevy Bolt on family trips, Morgan notes that while early EV fast charging was slow, the landscape has significantly improved. By 2022, his trip in a Tesla Model Y demonstrated superior performance, simplicity, and fuel savings. His latest road trip, covering national parks and family visits as far as Washington, DC, highlighted the expanded availability and faster speeds of EV chargers compared to three years ago, especially along well-established routes like Interstate 90, the first coast-to-coast EV corridor. Morgan observes that newer charging stations offer more stalls and higher power, reducing wait times even at busy Tesla Superchargers. Overnight charging options have also improved, with many inexpensive motels providing destination chargers, some free of charge. Charging stops averaged about 17 minutes, often coinciding with brief breaks for restrooms or snacks,
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The article "How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The NACS Adapter" from CleanTechnica recounts the author's experience using a NACS (North American Charging Standard) adapter to charge a non-Tesla electric vehicle (a 2017 Chevy Bolt) during summer travels in the northeastern United States. The author highlights the challenges of relying on slower Level 2 chargers and the limited availability of fast chargers for non-Tesla EVs, which made longer trips time-consuming. With the introduction of NACS compatibility and an adapter, the author tested whether access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, including newer V3 and V4 chargers capable of 250kW charging, would improve charging speed and availability. During the trip, the author describes the initial difficulties in getting the Tesla Supercharger to recognize the Bolt via the adapter, including multiple attempts to scan QR codes and move the vehicle to different charging spots. Ultimately, the adapter worked, allowing the Bolt to charge more quickly than
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The latest edition of TechCrunch Mobility highlights growing challenges and shifts in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market as the federal $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases is set to expire. A recent subscriber poll revealed that about 60% of respondents expect a sharp decline in EV sales over the next two quarters post-expiration. While some automakers might temporarily offset this loss through other price reductions, factors like tariffs are expected to further squeeze profit margins. Additionally, the transition to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is creating new complications for EV owners, who may need multiple charging adapters (dongles) to access different charging networks. For example, GM has introduced several adapters to improve charging flexibility, but this comes at the cost of added complexity for consumers, especially households with multiple EVs. The newsletter also shares insider updates from the EV industry. Lucid Motors continues its search for a permanent CEO after Peter Rawlinson’s sudden departure six months ago, with interim CEO
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The article recounts the author’s experiences with electric vehicle (EV) road trips in the summer of 2025, highlighting both improvements and ongoing challenges in EV charging infrastructure. Traveling from Florida to New England, the author contrasts the well-established Tesla Supercharger network in Florida with the more fragmented and sometimes unreliable charging options in the Northeast. A notable positive experience was at a Nouria station with a single available charger that provided a convenient and pleasant stop, including amenities like clean restrooms and food. However, the return trip revealed difficulties using a NACS adapter to access Tesla Superchargers, particularly at newer V3 and V4 stations, which do not fully support non-Tesla EVs, causing inconvenience despite the network’s reputation. Further challenges emerged during a trip to Cape Cod, where the author encountered a ChargePoint station with limited charging capacity (19 kW), resulting in slow charging times. The experience underscored the variability in charger quality and availability, as well as the importance of
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Starting July 31, owners of the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan will gain access to thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations across North America through an approved $220 adapter. However, Lucid Air vehicles will charge at a significantly reduced rate of 50 kW compared to Tesla’s peak 250 kW charging speed. This limitation arises from a voltage mismatch: Lucid’s 924-volt charging system is incompatible with Tesla’s 400-volt Superchargers, which restricts charging speed despite the adapter. Lucid engineers adapted the Air’s integrated charging system, called Wunderbox, to enable this slower charging option, primarily intended for convenience during road trips or for users near Supercharger locations. Unlike Lucid’s newer Gravity SUV, which features Tesla’s North America Charging Standard (NACS) port built-in, the Air still uses the Combined Charging System (CCS), the traditional North American EV charging standard. Tesla developed the NACS to unify charging infrastructure, and since 2022,
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Starting July 31, owners of the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan will be able to charge their vehicles at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations across North America using an approved $220 adapter. This development comes nearly two years after Lucid and Tesla reached an agreement to allow such access. However, Lucid Air vehicles will charge at a significantly reduced rate of 50 kW on Tesla’s V3 Superchargers, compared to Tesla’s peak rate of 250 kW. This limitation is due to a technical mismatch between Lucid’s 924-volt charging system and Tesla’s 400-volt Supercharger infrastructure, which restricts the charging speed for Lucid and other EVs with high-voltage systems when using Tesla chargers. Lucid’s engineers adapted the Air’s integrated charging system, called Wunderbox, to enable this 50 kW charging capability, viewing it as a convenient option for road trips or locations near Superchargers. Unlike the Lucid Gravity SUV, which features Tesla
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Cadillac has unveiled the 2026 Optiq-V, a high-performance electric SUV that combines 519 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. This marks a significant upgrade over the standard Optiq’s 300 horsepower and 5.7-second sprint. Positioned as Cadillac’s second V-Series electric model, the Optiq-V blends sporty aesthetics—such as a blacked-out roof, panoramic glass panel, and exclusive color options—with a luxurious interior featuring a Noir and Santorini Blue color scheme. Technologically, the Optiq-V features a massive 33-inch infotainment screen powered by Google’s built-in system, though it excludes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, emphasizing Cadillac’s commitment to its integrated Google platform. A notable innovation is the native Tesla NACS charging port, making it the first GM vehicle to directly access Tesla Superchargers without adapters, greatly enhancing charging
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