[heuterm]

Are there any adapters that allow me to charge my i3 at a Tesla charging point? Where to buy? Thank you.

 

[ScottC]

No adaptor required, standard type 2 cable, but the charge point must be white in colour. Red ones only work with Tesla vehicles.

This only for destination chargers, with no cable attached.

 

[Davidss]

No adaptor required, standard type 2 cable, but the charge point must be white in colour. Red ones only work with Tesla vehicles.

This only for destination chargers, with no cable attached.

Not forgetting that the charge rate is limited to that found at other outlets with Type 2 connectors, for example, your home charge point, so 7Kw maximum. As ScottC says a 'destination charger', so OK if you are staying somewhere overnight; not really a quick 'pick me up' if you are stopping for lunch somewhere.

I mention this because people see 'Tesla' and think 'high performance', which it definately isn't.

Regards.

 

[cah197]

I mention this because people see 'Tesla' and think 'high performance', which it definately isn't.

They’re normally three phase, so you can get 11 kW or even 22 kW charging, depending on the car.

So better than most.

 

[Lexden]

They’re normally three phase, so you can get 11 kW or even 22 kW charging, depending on the car.

So better than most.

For that to work with an i3, the OP will need a 3-phase cable.

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Also available from a number of other cable manufacturers.

 

[cah197]

For that to work with an i3, the OP will need a 3-phase cable.

BMW Genuine i3 Charging Cable For Charging Stations 3-Phase 5 Meters 61900003163: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Buy BMW Genuine i3 Charging Cable For Charging Stations 3-Phase 5 Meters 61900003163 at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

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Also available from a number of other cable manufacturers.

No, they are all tethered chargers.

Have you ever been to one?

 

[Lexden]

No, they are all tethered chargers.

Have you ever been to one?

I stand corrected. From time-t0-time, I use Ecotricity 22kW chargers which need a 3 phase cable.

 

[cah197]

I stand corrected. From time-t0-time, I use Ecotricity 22kW chargers which need a 3 phase cable.

They are a bit of an oddity.

I can’t think of another AC destination charger network that provides tethered chargers.

 

[Gif]

EH units have a tethered AC don’t they?

 

[cah197]

EH units have a tethered AC don’t they?

Only on the 43 kW rapids. The few 22 kW posts are sockets only.

 

[ColA]

So to be clear, are there always some Tesla chargers in the banks of destination chargers that have tethered 3 phase supplies for CCS and deliver 11kW? If so, how do you pay for their use? Are they identified on Zap Map?

 

[80698]

So to be clear, are there always some Tesla chargers in the banks of destination chargers that have tethered 3 phase supplies for CCS and deliver 11kW? If so, how do you pay for their use? Are they identified on Zap Map?

Destination chargers, not superchargers. They are generally on Zap Map yes and are free to use.

The cable is tethered, and is 3 Phase AC (Type 2 connector - Not CCS) for up to 22kW generally, but will depend on what onboard charger your car has, as to if you'll get anywhere near the 22kW.

 

[philtrick123]

Just to confirm there is a location near me with Tesla and Destination chargers. They are all tethered and free to use.