Tesla has opened up Superchargers to non-Teslas in Australia. All
Download the Tesla app (version 4.2. 3 or higher) for iOS or Android and create a Tesla Account. Select 'Charge Your Non-Tesla' and find your Supercharger site. Add your payment method, plug-in your car, select a stall and tap 'Start Charging.
This pilot is only accessible for CCS-enabled vehicles. If a Supercharger post has two cables or an installed adapter, non-Tesla cars can only charge with the CCS connector. Tesla is unable to accommodate vehicles that do not fully comply with CCS communication and safety protocols.
Tesla has finally opened its Superchargers to any EV in Australia. But, the most expensive charging provider in the country gets even pricier.
Tesla announced that its Supercharger network is open to everyone. That means any non-Tesla can charge at the country's most reliable network.
The Superchargers cost 79 cents per kilowatt-hour for drivers of non-Tesla cars – compared to about 58 to 70 cents for Tesla vehicles, depending on the location. However, non-Tesla drivers can join a $9.99/month subscription that cuts the charging cost per kilowatt-hour to 66 cents.
In most cases, Tesla charging isn't free.
The one caveat is if you have a Model S or Model X you purchased in 2017 or earlier, you may have free Supercharging, but most Tesla owners do have to pay a Supercharging fee.
Simply plug in, charge and go. To use a Supercharger, simply plug in and charge automatically. With the Tesla app, you can view Supercharger stall availability, monitor your charge status or get notified when you're ready to go.
Yes. Man y public EV charging stations in the ACT and across Australia offer free charging. Free EV chargers tend to be the slower AC chargers. You are most likely to find free chargers in public car parks where the only cost will be the standard fee to park your car.
In the same way, EVSE Australia's range of Universal Electric car charging stations come with a Type 2 Socket, which allows any EV driver to plug in and charge as long as they have the correct EV charging cable. For more information or to shop for your universal EV charging station click through.
Some advanced vehicles like the Porsche Taycan can charge at up to 350 kW and will be limited by a Tesla Supercharger. But 250 kW should be enough for most EVs to charge at their full potential.
Tesla has started opening up access to its Supercharger network to rival electric cars. I tested out the experience in a Kia Niro EV that Kia lent me. Charging a non-Tesla at a Tesla charging station was notably smooth and convenient.
In Australia, there are currently more than 60 Tesla Supercharging locations connecting major capital cities and towns from Perth, to Devenport and Gympie composed of either 120kW (V2) or 250kW (V3) fast-charging DC stalls.
Pricing at Superchargers varies by location, but the cost is typically about $0.25 per kWh. A full recharge to about 250 miles of range should cost approximately $22.00.
This feature is supported by firmware version 21.36. 4 and above. How does it work? Your Wall Connector will only allow charging on your chosen vehicles while blocking charging for other cars.
EV drivers charging at your venue can pay using any major credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay — or any other tap-on, tap-off payment types. This payment system is compatible with all chargers in Australia, including our Melbourne made AURIGA EV charger.
“We've now increased our AmpCharge EV charging rate to $0.69/kWh for pay-as-you-go. Ampol aims to offer great value, high quality products to our customers.
The cheapest way to charge your electric vehicle would be to rely completely on free charging points, but this might not be the most convenient. You'll often find that only slow or fast chargers are free of charge, and you might not fancy hanging around in public for long enough to get a full charge on a regular basis.
Tesla uses lithium ion batteries so there is no memory effect, this means there is no need to deplete the battery before charging. We recommend plugging in as often as possible.
This means that you should consider your driving habits, the distance you drive regularly, and how well you take care of your Tesla batteries. However, you should still expect your Tesla batteries to last at least 300,000 to 500,000 miles before they're due for a replacement.
Superchargers can add up to 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes. Since charging above 80 percent is rarely necessary, stops are typically short and convenient.
Tesla owners don't have to pay for gas, but they do have to pay to charge their cars. Charging a Tesla's cost depends on electricity rates, charging speed, and battery capacity. Typically, it ranges from $8 to $20 for a complete charge.