Electric Vehicle University - MS 312 Tips for Model S Owners, Charging
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THE CENTRAL QUESTION ... How can I avoid a slog through the Owners Manual to learn the most salient tips and tricks associated with charging the Model S? COURSE ABSTRACT Tips and tricks generally associated with charging the Model S are discussed. Course level: Advanced
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Electric Vehicle University - MS 312 Tips for Model S Owners, Charging
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- 2. 2 Tips and Tricks Charging EV-312 This course is presented as part of Evannex University—a free, open learning environment that presents concise, video-based mini-courses for those who have interest in electric vehicles (EVs) …
- 3. Charging—The Big Picture At home … think: mobile phone For short trips: there’s nothing more to think about! On the road … think: planning prioritized charging sources superchargers public chargers (e.g., J1772) private outlets (friends, relatives) 3
- 4. Universal Mobile Connector The Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) can be used with any electrical outlet for which you have an adapter 110V is very, very slow—avoid it except in emergencies! extensions for the UMC can be acquired in the aftermarket—be certain they have been designed specifically for EV charging the J1772 plug is the most common for level 2 public charging. A J1772 adapter is provided with the Model S 4
- 5. Charging Adapters and Port—I Most people keep their charging adapters in the trunk, but there is a special space in the back of the glove box for a J1772 charging adapter EVannex also provides a charger adapter storage solution The easiest way to open the charging port is to hold the UMC sightly above and to the left of it and press the button on the top of the UMC connector (@NickHowe) 5
- 6. Charging Adapters and Port—II If the charge port is stuck closed it can be pried open using a small plastic tool while pushing firmly on the bottom right corner (@NickHowe) closure is magnetic so nothing will break 6
- 7. Charging Adapters and Port—III If there is a power outage, your UMC connector may not release Tap the touchscreen charge port button (even though it shows the door is open) and the UMC connector will release double clicking on the key fob will also release the connector (@NigelM and @Mario Kadastik) 7
- 8. Charging Settings The amperage setting for charging is GPS aware the Model S will remember the appropriate amperage setting based on GPS location and will use default if the location is unrecognized (@DaveVA) If you charge at the “range” setting, that setting will not revert to standard the next time you charge. You must reset to standard manually (@JoshG) 8
- 9. Charging Timing Each 10 percent of battery charge will take about an hour. Battery charge indicator has markings every 10%, so if you are at 60 percent of full charge, it will take about three hours to get to 90% of full charge (@MNGreen) If you have a HPWC, each 10 percent of battery charge will take about half an hour. (@MNGreen) 9
- 10. Charging Timing 110V 10 - 20 amp —provides 3 - 5 miles of range per hour of charging 240V 30 amp (level 2)—provides 18 - 22 miles of range per hour of charging 240V 40 amp (NEMA 14-50)—provides approximately 26 - 30 miles of range per hour of charging HPWC—provides approximately 55 - 60 miles of range per hour of charging Tesla Supercharger—provides 150 - 170 miles of range in 20 minutes 10 0 40 80 120 160 200 110V 240-30 240-40 HPWC SC
- 11. 11 … a free study guide for all EVU mini-courses is available for download from our website … For a complete list of mini- courses and the study guide, visit: www.evannex.com
Editor's Notes
- Continuing our discussion of tips and trick for the Model S, let’s consider charging. For those who have never owned an EV, and that means the majority of all Model S owners, charging is the biggest question mark. But it’s really pretty simple. >> At home … think: mobile phone; that is, you plug in your car every night, just like you do with your smart phone and in the morning it full. >> For short trips: there’s nothing more to think about! The existing range of the Model S can easily accommodate them. >> On the road … think: planning. If you’re taking a long trip, it is necessary to plan in advance, so that you’ll have access to charging facilities where and when you need them. >> In order of priority, these are the charging sources you’ll need: >> Tesla superchargers that provide rapid charging on the go >> public chargers (e.g., J1772 chargers) that provide about 30 - 50 miles of range per charging hour, and when you reach your destination, >> private electric outlets of friends or relatives, if that’s necessary.
- With the exception of superchargers that have their own heavy duty charging cable, >> you’ll need the The Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) to charge from any other electrical outlet for which you have an adapter >> charging from a 110V outlet is very, very slow—avoid it except in emergencies! >> if you need more cable length, extension cables for the UMC can be acquired in the aftermarket—be certain they have been designed specifically for EV charging >> the J1772 plug is the most common for level 2 public charging. A J1772 adapter is provided with the Model S.
- Most Model S owners do the majority of the charging at home. But there are times when you’ll need to charge on the road, and that’s when you'll need the set of charging adapters that come with the car. >> Most people keep their charging adapters in the trunk, but there is a special space in the back of the glove box for a J1772 charging adapter. >> In addition, EVannex also provides a charger adapter storage solution, called A.S.L.K., that is illustrated in the lower photo on your screen and provides convenient storage for all of your adapters in the trunk near the charge port. >>When you do have to charge, either at home or on the road, the easiest way to open the charging port is to hold the UMC sightly above and to the left of it, and press the button on the top of the UMC connector. The door will pop open.
- >> If the charge port is stuck closed, it can be pried open with a small plastic pry tool while pushing firmly on the bottom right corner of the port door >> closure is magnetic so nothing will break
- >> If there is a power outage while you’re charging, your UMC connector may not release. To remedy this, >> Tap the touchscreen charge port button (even though it shows the door is open) and the UMC connector will release >> double clicking on the top of the key fob will also release the connector
- >> The amperage setting for charging is GPS aware, >> the Model S will remember the appropriate amperage setting based on GPS location and will use a default setting if the location is unrecognized >> If you charge at the “range” setting, that setting will not revert to standard the next time you charge. You must reset to standard manually using the small while slider indicator below the green range bar. The Model S will warn you that repeated charging at the range setting is not recommended, so be sure to reset to standard at that time.
- Each 10 percent of battery capacity will take about an hour. Although the length of charging time isn’t particularly important when you charge at home overnight, it is important when you’re on the road. >> The battery charge indicator has markings every 10%, so if you are at 60 percent of full charge, it will take about three hours to get to 90% of full charge >> If you have a HPWC, each 10 percent of battery charge will take about half an hour. (@MNGreen)
- When you fill an ICE vehicle, the flow of gasoline from the pump is predictable and rapid. With an EV, the Model S included, things are a bit different. The voltage and amperage of the charging circuit can have a significant impact on the time it takes to fully charge your battery. >> 110V 10 - 20 amp —provides 3 - 5 miles of range per hour of charging—a painfully slow rate of charge >> 240V 30 amp (level 2)—provides 18 - 22 miles of range per hour of charging >> 240V 40 amp (NEMA 14-50)—provides approximately 26 - 30 miles of range per hour of charging >> a high power wall charger, the HPWC—provides approximately 55 - 60 miles of range per hour of charging >> Tesla Supercharger—provides 150 - 170 miles of range in 20 minutes In the next EVU mini-course in this sequence, we’ll consider tips and tricks associated with the Model S touchscreen and telematics.