Tesla changed its long-term policy of connecting each car to a portable charging cable and instead started selling them for $ 400 for Level 2 charging and $ 275 for Level 1 charging.
This point reminds us Apple has removed the USB charging brick that came with the iPhone.
Despite the charge being one of the biggest concerns for electric car buyers, it makes sense that Tesla will include a mobile phone charging cable and every car for sale.
The included set of payments has changed over the years.
Tesla previously included a charging cable with a NEMA 14-50 connector (Level 2) and a standard outlet connector (Level 1).
The manufacturer then decided to disconnect the NEMA 14-50 connector from the included package and included only the NEMA 5-15 adapter, which is a standard port. You can purchase a Level 2 connector separately.
With a maximum capacity of 1.3 kW, the integrated connector enabled charging speeds of between 2 and 3 miles of frequencies per hour. Not much, but still better than nothing and good for a one-night charge.
Without anything better, Tesla owners will be forced to install a Level 2 charging station at home.
Today, Tesla has gone a step further and decided not to include the charging cable with his new cars.
CEO Elon Musk stated that Tesla believes the owner’s use is too small to justify providing cable for each new car delivery:
“Usage statistics were very low, so it seemed like a waste. On the (smaller) side, we will include more plug adapters and our portable connector set.”
The move is a reminder of Apple’s decision to stop shipping new iPhones with USB charging bricks a few years ago, and the company also referred to embezzlement at the time.
However, that similarity ended there. Apple can rely on the fact that most customers already own several USB / Electric bricks, but that is unlikely to be the case for Tesla buyers, especially those new to electric cars.
Also, although most users do not use telephone wires too much, it can be very beneficial to stay in the car in the worst case or at the beginning of the ownership experience before installing the base station. home payment.
To add to the concern, two Tesla mobile phone connectors have been listed as “not available” on its website:
Therefore, for people receiving new Tesla cars without an integrated connector, they will have to look for replacement elsewhere.
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I am not a fan of these movements. I know everyone has different situations, but I know many owners who use an integrated mobile phone charger – and it was even clearer when Tesla included NEMA 14-50.
Personally, I probably made more than 80% of my charge on my Tesla Model 3 with a included charger.
I think it makes sense to sell an electric car with a charger – even if it is not your primary charging product.
For what it deserves, Tesla is not the first company to do this. we I learned earlier this year that the Kia EV6 will not come with a charging cable And then we said:
EV6 does not come with a standard 1 or 2 charging cable, better or worse. Talking to the team, I think the idea is, why add a $ 1,000 portion and the difficulty that comes with it when people already have a home payment center, which they don’t have a garage and / or maybe can. choose one that is well-designed. to them cheaply from an online retailer. For someone like me who already has five different EV chargers at home, this is understandable, but as a first-time EV buyer, it adds a great deal of difficulty in getting an EV. throw it in $ 200 charging cable It will make a lot of sense
I know most owners just like to carry a Mobile Phone Connector in the car at all times for a small fee somewhere if needed.
What do you think; what do you think Is Tesla greedy here or is it a good move? Give us your feedback in the comments section below.
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