With an electric vehicle, there's no need to go back and forth to the gas pump! While it is always essential to “refuel”, charging is now simplified and accessible, no matter where you are. On the road or at home, discover three charging stations compatible with your Tesla.
Charging your Tesla at home
For your Tesla, charging at home overnight is a practical, economical and comfortable solution. When you're not using your vehicle, simply plug it into your charging point to get a full battery when you wake up. In addition, you can take advantage of reduced off-peak rates and make additional savings on Charging cost.
The solution recommended by Tesla — and manufacturers in general — is The charging station. Also called a “wallbox”; this device can be installed on the wall or on the floor and allows you to charge your car cheaply. Some solutions, including Qovoltis, offer great charging comfort and offer advanced options that are perfectly compatible with Tesla vehicles.
For example, it is possible to control charging remotely using a mobile application. Power in kWh, desired departure time, type of recharge (fast or optimized): configure the charge according to your needs, plug your car into the wallbox and leave the next day with peace of mind.
Did you know that?
Like many manufacturers, Tesla uses lithium-ion batteries. Thanks to this technology, there is no memory effect. You can therefore recharge your battery partially and as often as you want, without having to wait until it is completely discharged.
Charging your Tesla on the road
In Europe, Tesla cars have a Type 2 Combo Plug (CCS) and are sold with a home adapter and a Type 2 cable. Thanks to these devices, it is possible to charge them anywhere in France, on various types of terminals such as the Tesla Supercharger, public charging stations (in direct current) or type 2 sockets (in alternating current).
The Tesla Supercharger for long trips
The Tesla Supercharger is capable of delivering electrical powers of up to 250 kW for V3 Superchargers. This capacity makes it possible to find up to 322 kilometers in 15 minutes for a Tesla Model S, and 500 kilometers in one hour with a Tesla Model 3.
There is also an “urban” Supercharger that is more compact in size than the standard charger. This terminal is installed in urban areas (garages, shopping center car parks, etc.) and provides a capacity of 72 kW.
Currently, the Tesla Supercharger is available to the manufacturer's electric cars only. In France, nearly 1,000 charging stations are installed in a hundred stations. They are mostly present on highway areas.
However, you must remain vigilant because, due to its high power, the Supercharger is mainly used for long trips. For daily trips, the American company recommends refueling at home at an electric charging station.
> To read also: Electric car: what is the difference between a conventional charger and a supercharger?
Public charging stations for accelerated charging
To recharge your Tesla, numerous public charging stations are accessible everywhere on French territory. They are located mainly in the car parks of restaurants, shopping centers, hotels and highways. Their development in Europe now makes it possible to make long trips and to travel by car without difficulty.
It is also possible to plug in your car at your workplace. An increasing number of businesses are providing charging stations in their car parks.
With the Tesla app (iOS and Android), you can monitor charging status and receive notifications when charging is complete. Practical, it offers several interesting features such as the location of nearby charging stations and the history of recharges. Another possibility: by indicating your final destination, the application is responsible for planning a route according to the charging points along the way.
Finally, note that some models like the Model 3 include a GPS that references public charging stations. The latter can redirect you to nearby charging networks compatible with Tesla.
