2013 Tesla Model S Long-Term Road Test

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2013 Tesla Model S Long-Term Road Test

Our High Power Wall Connector (HPWC) has finally been installed, and it can fill our 2013 Tesla Model S battery 2.7 times faster than a Level 2 charge station.

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gslippy

Very nice installation. I suggest you keep it there for the Model X and Model E you'll eventually test.

Interesting that my Leaf also charges at 18 mph on my Level 2 at home.

ghills

Awesome!

vincentev

How much did this installation cost? I would love to know what the monthly charge is, the installation of the 200V and the connection box.

In the Netherlands you pay $150/month to get this powerfull connection, installation is $250 and the box is $2000. Electricity is 0.30ct/kwh

Vincent Everts
Tesla driver Amsterdam
http://tesladriving.nl

cotak

Has Edmunds considered (as you guys have had 3 electric cars now and I think you'll likely get the i3 and i8 as well) reviewing the energy efficiency of electrics cars? I mean are the watts drawn during charging effectively going into watts coming out when driven? Or are large percentage of it wasted in the charging process?

misterfusion

Better late than never, I guess. I'm thinking you'll be kicking yourselves for going without it this long.

mayhemm

@ misterfusion
I don't think they had a choice. The HPWC was back-ordered for several months, then Tesla was having trouble with them blowing fuses left and right, so Edmunds (wisely, IMO) waited for that issue to be resolved before going ahead with the

evjuice

If you had true 220/240V line it would be good for up to 62 MPHc instead of your measly 48MHc. Charge from empty would be 4H and some change.