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Re:Tesla Completes L.A.-to-New York Electric Model S Drive C... by lxmorj on Monday January 27, 2014 @01:13PM (#7131985)
Keep in mind, that's not the only size jump you can do. You'd probably start with a full charge, and so could drive a solid 3.5 hours before your first break. You're only limited to 170 miles if you stay just 30 minutes. Personally after 3.5 hours on the road I', looking for a food and bathroom break, which may take 45+ minutes, giving you a longer range for the next jump as well. Of course, you're more limited by where the chargers are right now, since it's not like there is one every ten miles!
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Re:Tesla Completes L.A.-to-New York Electric Model S Drive C... by Saus on Monday January 27, 2014 @01:49PM (#7132236)
Problem is that some of the Tesla chargers in the Netherlands have a maximum parking time of 30 minutes max (Picture source: http://baminfratechniek.nl/sites/default/files/domain-116/st... ). As the maximum charging time is 20 minutes, it was sufficient [claimed by the journalist]). Ofcourse I don't know if you can just move your car or reconnect to the supercharger. But 'officially' it's not allowed to charge more than 20 minutes.
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Re:Tesla Completes L.A.-to-New York Electric Model S Drive C... by potatolicious on Monday January 27, 2014 @01:18PM (#7132017)
Many of these chargers are also conveniently located at hotels, so when you take your inevitable sleep break you can start the day off with a full charge.
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Re:Tesla Completes L.A.-to-New York Electric Model S Drive C... by fancyketchup on Monday January 27, 2014 @02:59PM (#7132763)
Except that really don't need these chargers if you're charging overnight. The Model S can fully recharge 240+ miles in about 9 hours using just an electric clothes dryer outlet or a "J1772" plug. Those are dirt cheap to install (labor to pull the wires through new conduit to the parking space is usually as much or more than the box that goes on the wall).

Personally, I'd rather see hotels spend a few thousand bucks to install a bunch of NEMA 14-50's outlets or EVSEs with J1772 plugs. The cost of the electricity is pretty minimal, and it's certainly no worse than the upkeep on amenities like the gym or swimming pool (which nobody ever seems to use). If it really became an issue, the hotel could always charge a $5 fee for parking in the charging spot overnight.

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