Re:Tesla Software Version 10.0
by clouddrover on Friday September 27, 2019 @01:18AM
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> CCS is a standard created by competitors (Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen)
Add Hyundai to the list: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/hyundai-kia-ionity-electr...
The reasons for CCS are irrelevant. The practical reality is CCS is the standard now. It's time for Tesla to get in the boat and row.
> Tesla: I just tap my charge port to open it and plug the connector. DONE. My credit card that's linked to my account is billed.
The Mercedes Me account works the same way across CCS charging networks for the Mercedes EQC.
Electrify America, ChargePoint, and EVgo have roaming agreements to allow the one account to be billed across all networks: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/evgo-electrify-america-ch...
When will Tesla start being a team player?
In EU maybe. Tesla Superchargers are more prevalent in the North America. The real reason nobody wanted to adopt the Tesla network is because CCS is a standard created by competitors (Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen) its bad optics for them if they do.
Also, have you experienced charging on a Tesla Supercharger compared to CCS stations? It's a night and day difference... No sane person would choose CCS:
Tesla: I just tap my charge port to open it and plug the connector. DONE. My credit card that's linked to my account is billed.
CCS: Take out my wallet, use a card or RFID, decipher the menu, press some buttons and only then can I start charging.
If you need instructions like the picture below, you already failed in usability:
https://www.mynrma.com.au/-/media/electric-cars/details.png