Open to non-Tesla Superchargers (UK)

[simcity]

22/01/2024 edit:

• Google Maps link to all UK Open to non-Tesla sites. V4 sites in purple, V2/V3 sites in blue, V4 in construction in orange
• New V4-based site at Bromley - this was a genuine 'surprise'
• Still awaiting energisation at Ipswich, Fraddon and Manchester HQ/Service Centre. Hopefully all will be energised in the next month or so.
• Grounds works were noted to be progressing at Sarn Park, Bristol East and Exeter

https://supercharge.info/changes

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I've highlighted the V4 sites in red:

• Bromley, Stockwell Close: 12 bays (opened 09/01/24)
• Lifton, Arundel Arms Hotel: 16 x V4 (opened 14/12/23)
• Luton, Gipsy Lane Retail Park: 16 x V4 (opened 11/12/23)
• Newmarket, Studlands Retail Park: 8 x V4 (opened 2/12/23)
• Heartlands (Whitburn), Jnc 4A on M8: 4 x V4 (opened 22/11/23)
• Eurocentral, 12 x V2
• Fort William, 6 x V3
• Inverness, 6 x V2 (opened 23/11/23)
• Trentham, 10 x v4, added to existing 8 x v3 (V4 points opened 26/9/23)
• Reading M4 West, Moto, 12 x V4 (opened 18/9/23)
• Tottenham, 12 x V4 (opened 25/08/23). The first V4 site in the world with operational contactless payment terminals
• Heathrow T2 & T3, 16 x V3 (opened non-Tesla 05/05/23)
• Guildford, 12 x V3 (opened to non-Tesla 04/05/23)
• Merry Hill, 14 x V3 (opened 28/04/23)
• Dorking, 8 x V3 (opened to non-Tesla 18/04/23)
• Carmarthen, 12 x V3 (opened 21/02/23)
• Harrogate, 8 x V3 (opened to non-Tesla Jan-Feb 2023)
• Romford, 12 x V3 (opened to non-Tesla Jan-Feb 2023)
• Sidcup, 15 x V3 (opened to non-tesla Jan-Feb 2023)
• Newport, 12 x V3 (opened 9/12/22)

Original 15 opened on 18/05/22

• Aberystwyth, 6 x V3
• Adderstone, 6 x V3
• Aviemore, 4 x V2
• Banbury, 12 x V3
• Birmingham St Andrews, 16 x V3
• Cardiff, 8 x V3
• Dundee, 8 x V2
• Flint Mountain, 8 x V3
• Folkestone Eurotunnel, 8 x V2
• Grays, 16 x V3
• Manchester Trafford Centre, 18 x V3
• Thetford, 8 x V2
• Trumpington, 12 x V3
• Uxbridge, 12 x V2
• Wokingham, 16 x V2

So that's 35 Supercharger sites now open in the UK with a total of 387 connectors ranging between 130/150 kW and 250 kW (V3 and now V4).

22 January 2024 update, with all present and forthcoming V4-based sites....

Operational:

• Tottenham: 12 Bays (opened 25/08/23)
• Reading, M4 West (Moto): 12 bays (opened 18/09/23)
• Trentham: 10 bay expansion (additional to existing 8 x V3, also open to all) (V4 expansion opened 26/09/23)
• Heartlands (Whitburn), off Jnc 4A on M8: 4 bays (opened 22/11/23)
• Newmarket, Studlands Retail Park: 8 bays (opened 2/12/23)
• Luton, Gipsy Lane Retail Park: 16 bays (opened 11/12/23)
• Lifton: 16 bays (opened 14/12/23)
• Bromley, Stockwell Close: 12 bays (opened 09/01/24)

Pedestals and SuC Cabinets now installed. Awaiting energisation:

• Ipswich, A12: 12 bays
• Fraddon, A30: 8 bays
• Machester North (HQ) Service Centre: 12 bays

Ground works progressing:

• Exeter Service Centre: 12 bays 23/0473/ADV
• Preston, Jnc. 29 on M6: 15 bays
• Larkhall, Radstone Hotel, J8 M74: 16 bays P/23/0575
• Sarn Park, J36 M4: 16 bays? (replacement of existing 8 x V2 bays + 8 x V4 bays) - TBC
• Bristol East: 8 bays

Planning Approved (or not required):

• Stranraer: 23/0739/CLP - 4 bays
• Moffat: 23/0905/CLP - 8 bays
• Gretna - Caledonia Park: 23/1025/CLP - 16 bays
• Portsmouth West (Port Solent): 23/00732/FUL - 12 x V4 bays, 8 x v3 bays
• Swindon Retail Park: S/23/0775 - 16 bays + AC chargers
• Faversham: 23/505424/FULL - 16 bays (awaiting decision)
• Durham, off J61 on A1(M) (awaiting decision) - 20 bays

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[Scandinavian]

That is more Tesla sites than Ionity in the U.K.!

 

[simcity]

That is more Tesla sites than Ionity in the U.K.!

Yes, 22 sites currently open with 127 connectors for Ionity in the UK. There are more in construction /expansion to be fair though.

Well I guess you could say the same for Tesla

 

[SYN_Skydance]

What is the cost of charging a "none Tesla" car on one of their chargers?

 

[Dr Bob]

Is anyone actually using the Tesla superchargers? I had a Tesla for over 3 years (lease finished a month ago) but only used Tesla only ones so never saw other makes of cars. Now I have the Taycan, I cant see how you can charge with the DC charge port on the left hand wing. The cable on the chargers (on V3 and older) wouldnt be long enough would it? I think I only stopped at a V4 once (when they upgraded Tebay this summer) and think that may be better for a Taycan but not sure. Of course you can occupy 2 stalls but that will go down really well at a busy time.
I thought it would be a pain moving away from the tesla charging network but actually, it seems far easier with lots of charging options and they seem to be less busy than the Tesla motorway chargers that seemed to be getting to almost fully occupied each time we did a long run. Between, ionity, MFG and the Porsche service centres, all my long runs seem to be covered.

 

[Scandinavian]

I use Tesla Supercharger quite a lot. They are well placed at a few destinations I travel to frequently and also in the northeastern part of France. The alternatives are some not so well known brands that place 2 chargers on sites and very seldom work. The Tesla stations normally will have 16 to 28 stalls. But it is easier with a left hand drive car with charge port on the right side though.
The problem is still the short cables on some older chargers and one needs to park very tight the stops. Newer stations now place the chargers along the car and makes it very simple though. Even if the charge rate is lower they are extremely reliable and start charging much faster than Ionity. I also appreciate the rates since you are charged for the kWh cused. I have had A lot of trouble with other HPC, advertised at 300 kW but only delivering 80 - 90 kW in reality. Takes much longer plus the per minute fee makes it costly.

Photo if charging at Tesla in UK.

 

[simcity]

Think I was the first Taycan to charge on a contactless equipped V4 (in the world). Well that’s my claim to fame

 

[simcity]

What is the cost of charging a "none Tesla" car on one of their chargers?

All pricing is on the Tesla app, as prices vary by site and also time of day (4pm to 8pm bring the usual peak). Some sites in the UK have four different charging periods per day

 

[SYN_Skydance]

All pricing is on the Tesla app, as prices vary by site and also time of day (4pm to 8pm bring the usual peak). Some sites in the UK have four different charging periods per day

OK great thanks

I'll download the app.

 

[McgR]

I use Tesla Supercharger quite a lot. They are well placed at a few destinations I travel to frequently and also in the northeastern part of France. The alternatives are some not so well known brands that place 2 chargers on sites and very seldom work. The Tesla stations normally will have 16 to 28 stalls. But it is easier with a left hand drive car with charge port on the right side though.
The problem is still the short cables on some older chargers and one needs to park very tight the stops. Newer stations now place the chargers along the car and makes it very simple though. Even if the charge rate is lower they are extremely reliable and start charging much faster than Ionity. I also appreciate the rates since you are charged for the kWh cused. I have had A lot of trouble with other HPC, advertised at 300 kW but only delivering 80 - 90 kW in reality. Takes much longer plus the per minute fee makes it costly.

Photo if charging at Tesla in UK.

Good that someone else moved the wooden lamp post a bit. Just leaves enough space.

 

[Dr Bob]

But it is easier with a left hand drive car with charge port on the right side though.
The problem is still the short cables on some older chargers and one needs to park very tight the stops. Newer stations now place the chargers along the car and makes it very simple though.

Thanks Peter,
Yep, it doesnt look do-able with a RHS car with the V3 and before. Reversing in will probably work if all the V4s are far enough forward in the bays, as per sim cities photo.

 

[simcity]

Thanks Peter,
Yep, it doesnt look do-able with a RHS car with the V3 and before. Reversing in will probably work if all the V4s are far enough forward in the bays, as per sim cities photo.

In the UK at a V2/V3 site -> If they've taken the bump stops out (they have now on many older sites) - then you can snug up, but you need to be parked in the bay next to where you should be if you were in a Tesla - in other words you will occupy two bays. Won't win you a popularity award if the SuC's are busy.

 

[Grim]

Here is my CT4S at the Tesla charger in Aviemore. I typically have to use two bays so tend to use it when things are quiet. There is also some parking to the right of the chargers so when there is a free space to the right of the right most charger I will park there and only take up one charging bay in the process.

 

[Scandinavian]

Good that someone else moved the wooden lamp post a bit. Just leaves enough space.

Yes the stations with this layout is a blessing! And most V 3 stations have this design on my routes!

Hope this wii continue be the case.

 

[Sidicks]

I had no issues using the Tesla chargers at Eurotunnel, Folkstone.

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