Tesla Supercharger Questions

[jlobue10]

So fortunately, my use to date of the Gravity has been mostly local and around town, and primarily I've been able to charge at home. An emergent need has come up for a road trip today (thanks FAA and Southwest...), so I'm curious as to any extra steps that may be needed to use the Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers with my Gravity GT. I have a Tesla app from our home batteries, but have never owned a Tesla. My payment information is updated in the Lucid app and current. Is there any special setup that I need to do to use their chargers beyond that? Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.

 

[Aka-none]

So fortunately, my use to date of the Gravity has been mostly local and around town, and primarily I've been able to charge at home. An emergent need has come up for a road trip today (thanks FAA and Southwest...), so I'm curious as to any extra steps that may be needed to use the Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers with my Gravity GT. I have a Tesla app from our home batteries, but have never owned a Tesla. My payment information is updated in the Lucid app and current. Is there any special setup that I need to do to use their chargers beyond that? Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.

Just for giggles I’d install the Tesla app, just in case

 

[jlobue10]

Yes, I have the Tesla app installed already for our Powerwall 3 setup at home. I ended up updating my payment information in the Tesla app and paying the $12.99 monthly charging membership fee (may cancel it after the trip) for the lower charging rate for non Tesla cars. I guess that's all that's really required then. A Tesla app installed and account logged in with up-to-date payment info.

 

[mike1121]

I also like to use the Rivian network (RAN). They are usually a bit faster for me than even the V4 superchargers and cheaper without a membership. Just download and use the Rivian app. Lots of the newer stations have NACS units also. Tesla is the gold standard as far as reliability I think.

 

[martinjlm]

So fortunately, my use to date of the Gravity has been mostly local and around town, and primarily I've been able to charge at home. An emergent need has come up for a road trip today (thanks FAA and Southwest...), so I'm curious as to any extra steps that may be needed to use the Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers with my Gravity GT. I have a Tesla app from our home batteries, but have never owned a Tesla. My payment information is updated in the Lucid app and current. Is there any special setup that I need to do to use their chargers beyond that? Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.

Load the A Better Route Planner (ABRP) app and create a route plan. If there are any iONNA or Walmart Network (NOT EA chargers located at Walmart) anywhere along your route, select them. Both have new Alptitronic 400 kW chargers and both charge $0.39/kWh. I think this is lower priced than Tesla, even for members and the chargers are faster. They have both CCS1 and NACS connectors. They also tend to have or be near better amenities than Superchargers are. Most have overhangs, trash containers, windshield squeegees, and are attached to or within line of sight of food glorious food.

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[jlobue10]

Thank you very much for the helpful answers to alleviate my range anxiety. This is actually the first time I've even topped up above 80%.

 

[GravitMe]

Thank you very much for the helpful answers to alleviate my range anxiety. This is actually the first time I've even topped up above 80%.

You'll be fine. I've driven from Texas to Florida and back as well as all over Texas. Pretty much, one usage at Tesla justifies the monthly membership. I agree there are always faster charging/cheaper stations out there, but Tesla seems to be closer to main highways, more reliable etc. Plus, the jealousy eyes from the cookie cutter Tesla owners are pretty funny to see. Just remember to start preconditioning the battery about 30 to 45 minutes prior to charging.

 

[Aka-none]

You'll be fine. I've driven from Texas to Florida and back as well as all over Texas. Pretty much, one usage at Tesla justifies the monthly membership. I agree there are always faster charging/cheaper stations out there, but Tesla seems to be closer to main highways, more reliable etc. Plus, the jealousy eyes from the cookie cutter Tesla owners are pretty funny to see. Just remember to start preconditioning the battery about 30 to 45 minutes prior to charging.

If you use lucid nav it’ll do the preconditioning automatically