Re:Tesla reveals Supercharger network, Free Fill Ups
by richardw on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @07:59AM
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Well, you can't get the free power if Tesla legally prevents you from using the connector because they're looking to create a near-term advantage. That's the key. My comment was that Tesla would be harming themselves by not allowing others to use it. Others would come up with a standard and now you'd have all these Tesla vehicles with a non-standard connector.
Re:Tesla reveals Supercharger network, Free Fill Ups
by stcredzero on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @03:36PM
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> Well, you can't get the free power if Tesla legally prevents you from using the connector because they're looking to create a near-term advantage. That's the key.
If I were running Tesla, I'd let my competitors' cars come and charge at the station, then sell them lunch and snacks.
It must be the other way around. If you want free power, design your car to use their connector standards.