Did you do the Bolt software update before to charge on tesla supercharger? Did you use the Chevrolet or the Tesla App? Thanks and continu you good work.
The A2Z strikes me as a good choice, referring people to Tom Moloughney's page is a classy move also. A close friend of my road tripped his Ford F150 Lightning using the A2Z and had no problems (he's also a Tesla owner). Question, does using a 3rd party adapter with have any warranty implications with GM. I can't wait for Hyundai/Genesis/KIA's turn to get access.
According to Tesla AND GM…third party adapters are not approved for use on the Tesla system. BUT, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act would come into play if GM decided they would not warranty your car. And since Tesla is not capable of making or approving adapters fast enough to use their PUBLIC chargers, and the commerce act is settled law, I doubt any jury would lean in their favor. But I’m just an armchair lawyer…but I can also tell you there are lots of lawyers who love nothing better than suing big companies. 40 percent of the billboards on every highway that allows them are lawyers. Just sayin…
I unfortunately paid the $225 (on back order) for the adapter through Chevrolet. I wished I had seen your video first. My brother has a Mach-E and he ordered his "free" adapter on March 1, 2024 and still no charger.
You can always cancel your GM order, I will bet. When using the discount code from State of Charge, the A2Z delivers overnight for $177 and change. It is heavy-duty. It is well made and durable.
I've used the MagicDock Supercharger a few times with my Bolt (on our occasional 2+ hour trip to Portland, OR) -- works flawlessly and considerably cheaper than Electrify America. I ordered the adapter from GM -- perhaps a mistake, considering the discounts you mention for alternatives -- it's on backorder 🙄. Will the adapters work with older Supercharger versions (V2)? I've seen some references that indicate that there may be issues with V2 superchargers -- V3 is recommended. (Edit) Never mind - I just saw on the State of Charge video that GM access is limited to V3 or newer Superchargers.
V3 and V4 only. Those 250kW and above. None of the CCS1 vehicles can use V1 or V2 superchargers. But most of the V1 and V2 chargers are going to be updated in time anyway.
I wonder if this will work on Tesla chargers in Canada? 🇨🇦 Also, did you have to install a Tesla app on your phone to get this to work? Is the charging cost comparable to non-Tesla chargers?
Sorry for the redundant question about the App. Your answer was you try both of them. Is the cost is the same? Did you update your Bolt software before like Tom's recommendation?
Software updates for your car are only required for a narrow list of 2019 and 2020 Bolts. Tom’s new recommendation PER GM is, try your car first. If it don’t work, see GM. The cost difference was 0.02 per kWh. At this site. I’m sure, like everything GM and Tesla do…prices will vary and sometimes be the same for both. I’ll do a more in depth video on charging soon…and include APP demonstrations.
You can always cancel your order and go with one of the others...your backorder (based on what they have done with Ford) could be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months.
That part about totally unacceptable and not giving them your support! I appreciate your straightforward and factual information you get to the point and what you say is very good information. Keep up the good work!!!!
I appreciate that! Will be a busy "EV Adventures" weekend. Tomorrow, I will be doing a livestream from Winter Park. Sometime between 9AM and noon. Stay tuned.
@nathanbrumbaugh8545 Not sure what the unacceptable part is, I ordered our adapter at 8:30 am Wednesday morning through the My Cadillac app using my reward points towards the purchase and picked up the adapter at the dealership Thursday afternoon and I was able to charger our Lyriq soon after at a SCN V3.5 site. One day turn around for the adapter is acceptable to me. I never expected the adapter to be free. There were never any promises from GM for a free adapter.
Yeah. But leaving a trailer sticking out in this location would be very dangerous and annoying to all traffic. There was no “pull through” there either. So…there was no rhyme nor reason for this setup.
Is the price per kWh at Tesla fast chargers much better than Electrify America? EA has worked well when I've needed it. I'm not enthusiastic about buying a $200 adapter.
I only do this because I now have two EVS and will use this on road trips, as needed and for channel demonstrations. Pricing, for the most part, is equal to or less than EA.
Good question. There are those who say “yes” and those who say “no!” For the Bolt, the maximum speed is 55 kW and the battery cooling is excellent … so with the Bolt, likely no! There are some Tesla models that have charged exclusively on fast chargers and gone 200,000 miles or more. But there are some that barely break 100,000 miles. It’s a tough call. I’ll be reporting on my battery at 50,000 miles. I fast charge less than 15 percent of the charges. My degradation is typical. For more details, I’d suggest going to recurrentauto.com. They have tons of good battery info.
I order my adapter off the My Chevy app on Wednesday and to my surprise it’s ready to be picked up at the dealership. 😊
You must have a pro-EV dealership with a proactive parts department. Let me know how it works...
how to order
i can’t find it anywhere in my chevy app parts section
The can’t stop progress, Jim! EVs are the future.
Amazing,mindblowing and gamechanging!The Bolt is Just perfect!
This will open eyes hiw easy traveling witha tesla is. And you not limited to some of the chargers . Welcom to the supercharger network
And THAT WORK. Thanks, Elon and Tesla.
I’m very glad to see the rollout which should put EA on notice for improving their reliability and pricing.
Great news, I have to try my EUV at Tesla chargers, I got my A2Z adapter one week ago.
If your Bolt is like mine and the A2Z has not been used, its going to take a good "push" to get both seated properly!
@@jimsEVadventures thanks for the advice
Did you do the Bolt software update before to charge on tesla supercharger? Did you use the Chevrolet or the Tesla App? Thanks and continu you good work.
The A2Z strikes me as a good choice, referring people to Tom Moloughney's page is a classy move also. A close friend of my road tripped his Ford F150 Lightning using the A2Z and had no problems (he's also a Tesla owner). Question, does using a 3rd party adapter with have any warranty implications with GM.
I can't wait for Hyundai/Genesis/KIA's turn to get access.
According to Tesla AND GM…third party adapters are not approved for use on the Tesla system. BUT, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act would come into play if GM decided they would not warranty your car. And since Tesla is not capable of making or approving adapters fast enough to use their PUBLIC chargers, and the commerce act is settled law, I doubt any jury would lean in their favor. But I’m just an armchair lawyer…but I can also tell you there are lots of lawyers who love nothing better than suing big companies. 40 percent of the billboards on every highway that allows them are lawyers. Just sayin…
I unfortunately paid the $225 (on back order) for the adapter through Chevrolet. I wished I had seen your video first. My brother has a Mach-E and he ordered his "free" adapter on March 1, 2024 and still no charger.
You can always cancel your GM order, I will bet. When using the discount code from State of Charge, the A2Z delivers overnight for $177 and change. It is heavy-duty. It is well made and durable.
Congratulations on your new adapter and getting it working.😂
Thank you! 😁
I've used the MagicDock Supercharger a few times with my Bolt (on our occasional 2+ hour trip to Portland, OR) -- works flawlessly and considerably cheaper than Electrify America. I ordered the adapter from GM -- perhaps a mistake, considering the discounts you mention for alternatives -- it's on backorder 🙄. Will the adapters work with older Supercharger versions (V2)? I've seen some references that indicate that there may be issues with V2 superchargers -- V3 is recommended. (Edit) Never mind - I just saw on the State of Charge video that GM access is limited to V3 or newer Superchargers.
V3 and V4 only. Those 250kW and above. None of the CCS1 vehicles can use V1 or V2 superchargers. But most of the V1 and V2 chargers are going to be updated in time anyway.
I wonder if this will work on Tesla chargers in Canada? 🇨🇦 Also, did you have to install a Tesla app on your phone to get this to work? Is the charging cost comparable to non-Tesla chargers?
It’s supposed to be a North America rollout. Check the news release…or Tesla site for more info.
Sorry for the redundant question about the App. Your answer was you try both of them. Is the cost is the same? Did you update your Bolt software before like Tom's recommendation?
Software updates for your car are only required for a narrow list of 2019 and 2020 Bolts. Tom’s new recommendation PER GM is, try your car first. If it don’t work, see GM. The cost difference was 0.02 per kWh. At this site. I’m sure, like everything GM and Tesla do…prices will vary and sometimes be the same for both. I’ll do a more in depth video on charging soon…and include APP demonstrations.
I ordered my adapter from GM, but it says it’s on backorder 🤷♂️
You can always cancel your order and go with one of the others...your backorder (based on what they have done with Ford) could be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months.
That part about totally unacceptable and not giving them your support! I appreciate your straightforward and factual information you get to the point and what you say is very good information. Keep up the good work!!!!
I appreciate that! Will be a busy "EV Adventures" weekend. Tomorrow, I will be doing a livestream from Winter Park. Sometime between 9AM and noon. Stay tuned.
@nathanbrumbaugh8545 Not sure what the unacceptable part is, I ordered our adapter at 8:30 am Wednesday morning through the My Cadillac app using my reward points towards the purchase and picked up the adapter at the dealership Thursday afternoon and I was able to charger our Lyriq soon after at a SCN V3.5 site. One day turn around for the adapter is acceptable to me. I never expected the adapter to be free. There were never any promises from GM for a free adapter.
Did you use the Tesla app or My Chevy?
I tested both, but the majority of the charge was with the Tesla app.
Good My Chevy app stopped working on my phone.
I believe the pull-through chargers are intended for vehicles towing.
That's true, but with a Bolt you will be blocking 2 spots if you use another charger at that location.
@@mowcowbell True, unless they use the spaces at either end. I try to leave those available for non-Teslas.
Yeah. But leaving a trailer sticking out in this location would be very dangerous and annoying to all traffic. There was no “pull through” there either. So…there was no rhyme nor reason for this setup.
Is the price per kWh at Tesla fast chargers much better than Electrify America? EA has worked well when I've needed it. I'm not enthusiastic about buying a $200 adapter.
I only do this because I now have two EVS and will use this on road trips, as needed and for channel demonstrations. Pricing, for the most part, is equal to or less than EA.
Although a good step, still can’t compete with the simple plug & charge of a Tesla on a Tesla supercharger; no adapter, no going thru menus on an app
The adapter is expensive! Hope they give us a discount or be like Ford and give us one for free.
The GM official adapter is listed at $225 and will likely take 6-12 weeks to deliver.
Poor Tesla drivers…
Poor indeed. They keep overpaying for their cars. 🤣😂
I have heard that the fast chargers are harmful to the battery life. Is that true? 4:18
Only on a battery that doesn’t have the ability to cool itself off while fast charging.
Good question. There are those who say “yes” and those who say “no!” For the Bolt, the maximum speed is 55 kW and the battery cooling is excellent … so with the Bolt, likely no! There are some Tesla models that have charged exclusively on fast chargers and gone 200,000 miles or more. But there are some that barely break 100,000 miles. It’s a tough call. I’ll be reporting on my battery at 50,000 miles. I fast charge less than 15 percent of the charges. My degradation is typical. For more details, I’d suggest going to recurrentauto.com. They have tons of good battery info.