Some Tesla Supercharger Stations To Limit Charging To 80 Per Cent
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Electric vehicle-maker Tesla is updating some of its supercharger stations to limit the top state of charge (SoC) to 80 percent at busy stations to reduce wait times. “The limit will be enforced at 8 percent of the stations 24/7, while the rest will be affected by the limitation at peak hours. Tesla says owners that stop by at an affected station will receive a notification,” the Engadget reported on Saturday.
The EV-maker claimed the new feature, combined with other recent updates to its supercharger network, may cause a 34 percent improvement in throughput at the charging stations.
“When combined with the recently-released On-Route Battery Warmup feature and V2 supercharger upgrades (to 150 kW), we expect 80 percent SoC limit enforcement to result in a 34 percent improvement in throughput at our busiest supercharging locations — creating a better, more efficient supercharging experience for owners,” the Electric quoted the company as saying.
Few supercharger stations have been reported to get very busy during holidays, causing long wait times.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is Tesla limiting the maximum charge at some Supercharger stations?
Why is Tesla limiting the maximum charge at some Supercharger stations?
Tesla is implementing a charge limit of 80 percent at busy Supercharger stations to help reduce wait times for drivers. This measure aims to improve overall efficiency and throughput at these locations.
Q.How will Tesla owners know if a Supercharger station has an 80 percent charge limit?
How will Tesla owners know if a Supercharger station has an 80 percent charge limit?
Owners visiting an affected Supercharger station will receive a notification from Tesla informing them of the charge limitation. This communication is designed to keep drivers aware of the operational changes.
Q.What percentage of Supercharger stations will permanently have this 80 percent charge limit?
What percentage of Supercharger stations will permanently have this 80 percent charge limit?
Eight percent of Tesla's Supercharger stations will enforce the 80 percent charge limit around the clock. Other stations will have this limitation applied only during peak hours to manage demand.
Q.What improvement does Tesla expect from this new charging limit?
What improvement does Tesla expect from this new charging limit?
Tesla anticipates a 34 percent improvement in throughput at its busiest Supercharging locations. This is expected when the 80 percent SoC limit is combined with recent updates like On-Route Battery Warmup and V2 Supercharger upgrades.
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