Tips for Charging Your Tesla and Planning Trips

⏱ Charging Time by Station Type:

• Supercharger (DC Fast Charging): 15–30 minutes to 80% charge.
• Level 2 (240V): 6–10 hours for a full charge.
• Level 1 (120V outlet): ~4 miles of range per hour — ideal for overnight charging.

📍 Route Planning Tips:

• Use Tesla’s navigation system — it locates Superchargers and calculates your charge needs.
• Keep a 15–20% buffer in case of route changes or delays.
• Check station status in real time using PlugShare, ChargePoint, or the Tesla app.

🏢 Charging Without a Home Garage:

• Use public chargers in nearby parking lots, shopping centers, or apartment complexes.
• Level 2 stations are great for overnight charging and often less crowded.
• A Tesla Mobile Connector lets you charge from a regular outlet if needed.
• If your building allows it, consider installing a Wall Connector.

🅿 Overnight Charging — Is It Safe?

• Yes — just check local parking rules and time limits at public chargers.
• Unplug and move your car once charging is complete to avoid fines or blocking others.

🔋 Avoiding Low Battery While Driving:

• Charge early and often, especially on long routes.
• Don’t wait until low battery alerts — better to top off when possible.

💰 How Charging is Paid:

• Superchargers are billed automatically through your Tesla account.
• Other networks use mobile apps (PlugShare, ChargePoint, EVgo, etc.).
• Most stations support contactless payment (credit cards, Apple Pay, etc.).

📊 Battery Drain While Parked:

• Average battery loss is up to 1% per day.
• Use energy-saving mode and disable Sentry Mode to minimize idle drain.

🚗 Additional Info:

• Charging stations are commonly found at Walmart, Target, IKEA, Whole Foods, and along highways like I-95 and the Turnpike.

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