Tesla Magic Dock Is Here!

[@iamweave]

OK what Tesla owner will be the first to film identifying themselves as a non-Tesla in the app, then getting the CSS plug out of the dock, then plug their own CSS adapter into the end of that and plug it all into a Tesla!

[@AIAddict]

Okay this is the humor I enjoy

[@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis]

LOL! I anticipated this, even though it’s completely unnecessary.

[@devindykstra]

It's unfortunate that it doesn't work yet but physically I absolutely love that design. Hopefully the locks are strong and people don't steal the adapter pieces.

[@AIAddict]

I’m really curious to know how it holds into place. I’m sure it’s a strong connector but only time can tell. However, I love the design

[@roxter299roxter7]

Stealing them will do you no good because you still have to log in to charge your non tesla. Why would you want one anyway? They are at every compatible charger.

[@geirmyrvagnes8718]

@@roxter299roxter7 Just to watch the world burn... Or if you are a disgruntled Tesla owner who doesn't want an Audi blocking two superchargers at your favorite spot? People do bad things for more stupid reasons than that.

[@donwald3436]

@@roxter299roxter7 for teh lulz.

[@emrimbiemri3211]

A video that wasn't streched to 15min - 20min length when it could've been 2 mins? Bro take my like and subscribing rn.

[@SkaBob]

Only issue I see is the tesla cable is very short meant for charging a car who's port is on the far back corner. Some EV's are on the front fender closer to the drivers door. Although some of the Kia and Hyundais have their port on the front grill and for them charging will easy.

[@AIAddict]

I agree, it will be interesting seeing different brands attempting to maneuver their charging ports based on the cable length

[@D0li0]

I can not wait until I can use these with my Ford f150 lightning... Although, I would also like to be able to purchase an adapter+cable that can extend the length and make parking and trailering easier with things like my truck. I would be more than happy to pay for it and to pay a premium to be able to use such an adapter with ANY SuperCharger location...

[@AIAddict]

Yeah that’s a downside sadly. Only a few superchargers are currently setup to allow pull thru chargers for those towing

[@D0li0]

@@AIAddict spread the word... I (and others I would presume) will pay Tesla $1000s of dollars to buy a personal supercharger adapter cable. AND pay a healthy premium per each kWh we use via app-only accessibility to use ANY SuperCharger with our non-Tesla vehicles... The magic dock is awesome. But I would happily personally "but into" the supercharger network even though my Ford/GM/etc never will adopt the NACS standard or utter their ;) ;) executioners name.

[@TinkerTry]

Saw the Magic Dock in Brewster NY last weekend, great to see these in CA now too! By the way, I was able to Supercharge my Model 3 just fine in Brewster, so I'm kind of thinking they probably had your Supercharger location back up again shortly after you recorded this video.

[@bradstewart7007]

That's pretty smart. I was wondering how they would pull this off without a second, expensive cable.

[@jm9371]

Great update. Tesla needs to make money for this to work. Good job USA.

[@liammcculough]

Looks pretty clever!

[@AIAddict]

It’s a pretty nifty design

[@thndr_5468]

Neat idea hope it becomes more common

[@bradfordjhart]

this sounds like a great idea until you realize that tesla charging cables are short thus the charging port on teslas are at the rear corner. this is not the case for many other vehicles so adopting NACS for all cars is not a quick fix. We should have done what europe did and for tesla to CCS, and every car in europe can use any charger.

[@BonanzaPilot]

There is going to need to be a system in place for non Tesla cars unplugging and occupying the spot. With Tesla cars someone can just plug them in. This will need a reporting service or something that disables that car from the network until they pay the fine or something

[@AIAddict]

I’m sure there will be some sort of locking mechanism incorporated into the system. If not, then maybe

[@jcc6637]

The cord is not long enough if you charge port is on the right side of the car. You would have to charge in a different side and then you would take up two spaces. Tesla forgot to think about that.

[@AIAddict]

I’ve already seen a bunch of Ford Lightnings being yelled at for this

[@CharlesGregory]

Live in Europe *and* Australia at the moment.

[@ericelfner]

Oh no! Don't tell the CCS charging experience is coming to Tesla rather than the other way around‼️

[@AIAddict]

From first impressions it would seem so 👻 In reality I think it was just a fluke, after 15 minutes 50% came back online

[@cruiser97eric1]

I would like to see those in Moab UT where there are zero high power CCS chargers.

[@AIAddict]

Do they have high power Tesla connectors out there?

[@cruiser97eric1]

@@AIAddict Tesla has 150kW and 250kW chargers there. There is a single CCS 62kW charger that has been broken for months.

[@dongleberry4397]

How much will the "magic cable" cost? I'd rather met 2 huge WAGO clips there...

[@VeganAtheistWeirdo]

Good to finally see some follow through on this promise. For all Ego Man's bull, at least his hype train revived interest in electric cars and helped us get this far. Now if we could just start making our cities more walkable and our mass transit more reliable and less terrifying, we might eventually strike a balance between climate friendliness and independence.

[@W4rH4wkXX]

It's hhhhaapppeeennniiinnngggggg i can wait to try it out on my Bolt.. 🔋⚡

[@AIAddict]

What’s the peak charge rate on one of those?

[@W4rH4wkXX]

@@AIAddict 50 max 😢

[@AIAddict]

@@W4rH4wkXX not horrible depending on battery size. What’s average time to charge? I’m considering a Bolt actually

[@W4rH4wkXX]

@@AIAddict 0-80% is ~45 mins.. typically i roll in with 20%… because I always plan for worst case scenario 🤣

[@googadisbeotches9360]

It doesn't work yet to familiarize non Tesla owners and reduce the shock when it works consistently as usual and expected of Tesla.

[@techontesla5284]

Tesla owners have enough problems in California trying to charge there car now it’s gonna be worse!!!

[@Daniel-ri2ys]

Still not get it how it works 😅

[@AIAddict]

For Tesla driver: pull up, grab charger as normal and plug in For non Tesla driver: Open Tesla app, select charging stall, enter stall number, cable will drop with normal Tesla butt housed inside a CCS adapter that sits within the stall

[@KevinHartman84]

Basically, while the cord is plugged into the charger, it's plugged into an adapter. That adapter will plug into non tesla vehicles. So, if you roll up in a non tesla to charge, that adapter will release along with the the tesla cable as one seamless action to charge your EV. If charging with a tesla that adapter will stay locked into the station.

[@25566]

@@AIAddict will it stay locked in place or can it be stolen?

[@Daniel-ri2ys]

@@KevinHartman84 got it, thx 👍

[@stanpiers247]

Tesla Magic Dock is a failure so far