Tesla implements virtual queue at crowded superchargers

[drb3333]

Tesla launches solution to end Supercharger fights once and for all

Tesla is launching its solution to end Supercharger fights once and for all, eliminating any confusion on who is to charge next at a congested location. Last year, a notable incident at a Tesla Supercharger led to a fight, and it all stemmed from a disagreement over who arrived at the location...

www.teslarati.com

I think this is great, but wonder if we get interwoven or left out. I presume we are covered since
I still use the Tesla app. Does anyone know if our app could work within this?

Joey notes there could be complications with vehicles needing pull-up spots.

 

[PCMc]

I don't think it's clear exactly what will trigger this and how it will work, and I'm saying that as a Tesla owner as there has been no official communication to my understanding.

The source document which the teslarati article is pulled from is information about what's reported by notateslaapp as an undocumented update in the Tesla app. Their post indicates it may actually be a combination of locations reported by the car as well as current location being reported by your Tesla app which may be used to determine order in the queue.

Tesla App Update 4.56.0 Release Notes

Tesla app update 4.56.0 includes Virtual Queue for Superchargers, Notified If Earlier Appointment Become Available.

www.notateslaapp.com

You can also find a post by Sawyer Merritt on X saying that Tesla is working on implementing this. It's not clear to me if he actually has additional info as he also seems to reference the information reported by notateslaapp.

So at the moment I think the most factual answer it's unclear how this will work for any of us.

 

[VernettaNowak]

I think it’s a smart idea if Tesla rolls it out properly. At busy stations the confusion over who’s next can get frustrating fast, so a virtual queue could make things smoother and avoid arguments. My main question is the same as yours—how this will work for non-Tesla vehicles like Lucid using the Tesla app or NACS access. If the queue depends on data from the Tesla vehicle itself, we could get left out or have lower priority. If it’s app-based and tied to navigation or location, then it should work for everyone with access. Pull-through spots and trailers could complicate things too since not every vehicle can use every stall. For now it seems like we’re all just waiting for official details.

 

[VernettaNowak]

I think it’s a smart idea if Tesla rolls it out properly. At busy stations the confusion over who’s next can get frustrating fast, so a virtual queue could make things smoother and avoid arguments. My main question is the same as yours—how this will work for non-Tesla vehicles like Lucid using the Tesla app or NACS access. If the queue depends on data from the Tesla vehicle itself, we could get left out or have lower priority. If it’s app-based and tied to navigation or location, then it should work for everyone with access. Pull-through spots and trailers could complicate things too since not every vehicle can use every stall.



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Another thing I’m curious about is how strict the system will be. If someone misses their turn or isn’t ready to plug in right away, does it skip them or hold the spot? Also wondering how it handles people already physically waiting when they arrive before joining the queue. There are a lot of edge cases that could make or break how fair it feels in real use.

 

[drb3333]

I’d assume non-Tesla EVs using the Tesla app should be included too, otherwise the whole queue system would get messy fast. The pull-up/trailer spot issue is probably the biggest complication though, since those drivers sometimes can’t just take the “next available” stall like everyone else.

Honestly anything that reduces charger drama is probably a good move at this point.

Do you really own Air Dream Edition 002? Limited production of 520 vehicles in 2022 and you claim serial number 002?

I think an earlier post said you have a new Air Touring, which is not the same thing.

 

[Tâm]

Tesla launches solution to end Supercharger fights once and for all

Tesla is launching its solution to end Supercharger fights once and for all, eliminating any confusion on who is to charge next at a congested location. Last year, a notable incident at a Tesla Supercharger led to a fight, and it all stemmed from a disagreement over who arrived at the location...

www.teslarati.com

I think this is great, but wonder if we get interwoven or left out. I presume we are covered since
I still use the Tesla app. Does anyone know if our app could work within this?

Joey notes there could be complications with vehicles needing pull-up spots.

Chargepoint has this virtual wait list on its app for the past 10 years already. I assume that feature is not in Lucid's app either and you have to use Chargepoint app, unless someone in Lucid would add that functionality into its app.

 

[PCMc]

That seems like the most sensible take at the moment. Until Tesla provides official details, we're all basically speculating based on app code and third-party reports.

I'm particularly curious about how they'll prevent people from joining a queue remotely without actually heading to the Supercharger. If location and navigation data are involved, it could make the system much fairer.

Tesla has also recently started introducing detail maps of the individual stalls at superchargers including showing which are currently occupied and which are available. This will automatically pop up on my Tesla main navigation display when I'm navigating to a specific supercharger, but only when I'm just about to arrive (like a minute or two away).

This could provide a hint of how they might handle a queuing feature. You don't get a prompt to join the queue unless you've added it to your route and within a certain distance. What I don't know is how the current detail map feature works (if at all) for owners of other makes of EVs who use Tesla superchargers. But, this might be one possible hint, although put all this in the category of pure speculation.