Volvo And Polestar Gain Tesla Supercharger Access: Everything You Need To Know

[@bhmbill]

Volvo and Polestar have their charge ports on the drivers side rear, like Tesla, so there will not be issues with blocking chargers.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Yes, they are set up perfectly

[@junehanzawa5165]

So do the GM/GMC EV trucks.

[@TrendyStone]

Smart! Everyone else should do the same.

[@TuomasLeone]

I got the A2Z one and used your coupon code, thanks! I plan to use the Supercharger network only as a backup or in areas where it's the only option. It's a nice to have rather than a need to have for my road trips. I've already done several trips up and down the East Coast in my Polestar. Hopefully this will give some fence-sitters the motivation to go EV at least!

[@Randomperson-gq4xj]

Thanks Tom! A2Z is doing a bundle discount when you get the Typhoon Pro and the Steller NACS To J1772 adapter for level 2 charging. The bundle discount along with the state of charge coupon code brought it down to just under 230, which was pretty nice

[@GeeMcC2]

Thanks for the video Tom, I got my A2Z adapter last week just in time for this news! Successfully charged on the Tesla SC network today. Great feeling. And as the charge port is in the same location as the tesla, I didn't need to take up 2 spots or park awkwardly!

[@prannermedia842]

Didn’t work for me 😢. A2Z adapter too. Red light and error message saying to reconnect.

[@GeeMcC2]

@@prannermedia842 I had this for the first 2 or 3 attempts! You really need to push hard on the adapter into the Tesla connector to make sure the latch is fully seated. If there is any tension or it’s not fully seated, it will not work!

[@stephenbateman7254]

My wife has 2023 XC40 Recharge (before they started putting the bigger battery in it) and we used your coupon code for the A2Z, cost us $160.65 and will be here 11/4. We can't wait because it'll make roadtripping her car so much better, especially since I already have the Tesla app due to having a Model 3. I especially can't wait to start taking her car places and save the miles on mine. Thanks for the coupon code, saved us $70 when you look at A2Z cost vs Volvo adaptor.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

If you are using the Tesla app to navigate, insure you precondition the battery or use the Volvo or Polestar on board navigation to precondition the battery for the best charging experience.

[@supraphonic88]

The Volvo push notification Tuesday afternoon was probably one of the best I've had in months, this was a big part of the reason we traded our Model 3 in on a certified XC40 Recharge. Immediately jumped on to the A2Z site after seeing the Volvo part wait times, the cumbersome dealer order experience with no online option to pick the adapter up, and that it would just be the generic Tesla adapter going by what was shown on the Polestar site. Looking forward to taking the Supercharger on a test drive when the adapter arrives!

[@tiredplumber]

A2Z adapter works great charging my P2. Same charging curve as CCS DCFC dispensers. Less than 20 seconds to start charging after plugging in. Beats the 1 to 3 minutes to start charging on EA network.

[@OwenFromOhio]

Thank you! I just ordered a Lectron Vortex adapter with your code $182.76 out the door for my new 2024 Polestar 2 Plus!

[@ehabmobarak]

Congrats Volvo and Polestar. Thanks Tom!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Very informative. Thank you for the video. I enjoyed watching

[@wolverinedata9775]

Bought a Lectron Adapter and today I tried it on my EQS and I was able to charge :)))))))))

[@larry6736]

Good coverage, thank you. You should add that a benefit of Polestar/Volvo EVs on NACs adapter usage is that the charging port is located at the rear/driver side which is the same as Tesla, allowing you to charge without taking up two spaces. Port location is becoming very important as more none Tesla vehicles have NACs adapters.

[@tob855]

This was SUPER helpful, thanks! I'll pick up an adaptor using your code.

[@sedawk]

May! Tom. We ordered in February and have not received them (note: in Canada)

[@FuncleChuck]

Now if only Polestar would gain Volvo dealership access, they'd be less of a joke in 2/3 of the country

[@raisoreo]

As Juliet said, "What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Cheers!

[@davidnixon3743]

Hoping that the Acura ZDX will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers soon. Some Acura sites say that they can, but it's not on the Tesla list. The Acura is kind of half a GM car (like the Lyric) so hoping it can use the superchargers soon!

[@jorobash]

Excellent info

[@jimgallagher833]

Regarding the Tesla membership plan ($14.06 with tax) for my Ford F150 Lightning with a 98kwh battery, it takes two 50kw ‘fill-ups’ to recoup the membership cost. I purchased the membership plan 3x over the summer with more traveling. And, wife looking forward to the Volvo ex30.

[@teslasnek]

You forgot to mention that, other than the Hummer EV, Polestar vehicles will be the first non-Tesla EVs to have the charge port in the optimal position to use Superchargers and not have to take up two spots like current Ford, GM, and Rivian models do 🧐

[@junehanzawa5165]

The GM/GMC EV trucks also have it on the correct location. Although passenger front would have been better to allow towing without disconnecting.

[@teslasnek]

@junehanzawa5165 I never thought of that 🤔

[@junehanzawa5165]

@@teslasnek They're all built on same platform and arrangement as the Hummer.

[@teslasnek]

@@junehanzawa5165 cool!

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I didn't forget that. Volvo and Polestar owners know where their charge ports are and I assume they don't care where it's located on other EVs. This was really targeted to help Volvo and Polestar EV owners. 🙂

[@THOMASGPII]

I got one for my chevy bolt. Due to back order it took 1.5 months. It was $28.00, because I had so many GM points from an earlier warranty issue. I tried it the other day. Took a liitle bit to figure out the app.

[@davidbryant2872]

What order are the other OEMs going to be admitted to the Tesla network? I understood the order is based on when they signed up with Tesla. Is there a list showing who will be next?

[@realteamme]

Hey Tom, I bought the original A2Z adapter in the spring when it seemed Polestar getting access was imminent - right before Tesla slashed the Supercharger team. Do you think I should get the re-jigged A2Z pro or will I be okay with the original? The original still seems to work okay and seems good from a safety perspective?

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Watch my channel in about 2 days for news about an upgrade to the A2Z Pro version😏

[@mrdsn189]

Thank you

[@gillespelletier9161]

Do i've just to plug in to start charging or do I need to use the tesla app and specified the charger's number and start the charger manually ?

[@smartino1]

You have to use the Tesla App and specify the charger number to initiate the charge. Unfortunately at this time plug and charge is not available. But I can confirm that the process works flawlessly with the adapter.

[@davidkreim6544]

Hi Tom, I have a Kia EV6 and I understand that Kia will get Supercharger access in mid-January. Have you heard anything about any modifications to the V3’s in order to accommodate the 800V EV’s? Thank you for your content!

[@twistedwhiskers8776]

Can you go to the V4 supercharger in Mount Laurel, New Jersey or another v4 and see how does dragging your vehicles

[@sirgardensalot]

Nice 👍👍👍

[@NewYorksFinest1]

I'm waiting for the ex30. My 2 choices for my first ev will be the 2025 id4 pro s or the ex30

[@Yanquetino]

Good news for those EV owners! I suppose that, if we believe the NACS page, next it will be Nissan's and Mercedes' turn. I sure hope Hyundai/Kia/Genesis get the green light soon, especially since they're already building the 2025 Ioniq 5 with a J3400 port in Georgia.

[@jcmib7]

In the Tesla app it already shows Hyundai , Kia, Genesis as being compatible to charge at Tesla V3/V4. I don't own any of those vehicles. Can't verify if you can charge. But the Tesla app shows chargers and the ability to choose and initiate a charge, if you select Hyundai as a car.

[@GeeMcC2]

@@Yanquetino Kia is confirmed for 1/15/25!

[@CraigMatsuura]

I saw the same thing. Our ioniq5 will not charge at the Tesla SC.

[@davidbryant2872]

Where is the NACS page you refer to?

[@GeeMcC2]

@@CraigMatsuura Hyundai don’t have access to SCs yet. Early 2025

[@jasonriddell]

I was at my Volvo dealer last week in Canada and checked out the EX30 my sales rep said the EX30 is NOT orderable right now due to Canada having just adopted the same as the USA 100% tariffs BUT Volvo is going to start production of the EX30 in the USA for NA market PER sales rep I asked about NACS - supercharger access and he said they knew NOTHING at all and it *might* come for 2026 the EX30 NEW now is MORE expensive then the C30 recharge twin 1 and a half years ago and the same price as a run out Polestar 2 at polestar Vancouver last September

[@geft]

Hi Tom. Any word on when Nissan will get supercharger access? I keep hearing it will be by the end of the year. Thanks.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I haven't heard. I think Mercedes may be next

[@coreyschmidt734]

Is there a list of any kind somewhere? I know vw lagged so it will probably be a while before they get access.

[@Randomperson-gq4xj]

Tom, when you're plugging in your EV, I've noticed you sometimes attach the cord to the adapter first and then plug it in, but I thought you had mentioned at some point to plug in the adapter to the vehicle first and then plug it in. Do you have a preference when you're using the adapters?

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I typically attach the adapter first and then plug it into the vehicle - not the way I did it in this video. It really doesn't matter. Ford recommends plugging the adapter into the car first and also removing the Tesla connector first when finished and then removing the adapter from the vehicle, but Lectron says to do the opposite.

[@MrSmokemeat]

Which home charger is good

[@DarylSteward-m3b]

I have been watching your channel for a while now and think its great. I've been on the EV fence because I want a car with NACS connector. I feel buying a car with a CCS1 adapter is like buying something with obsolete technology. Since charging a major function/feature an EV, a car with native NACS may offer higher or faster charging time. My first choice at present is a Polestar 2. Having to wait to till 2025 or 2026 is a long time, but with each years improvement in range and features I'm willing to wait. I don't think it should take this long. What's your thought?

[@ralstm1]

I was likewise looking forward to a Volvo with a NACS charging port. But I now realize that I will always need to carry an adapter. Even after the changeover. Because I may occasionally have a need to "go back to" a CCS charger, if that is more convenient on a road trip. In the evolving "Charging Standard" shake-out, I will still want to be able to charge at either Tesla superchargers or the widely-available CCS1 chargers that still exist, and will exist for many years. Another great video, Tom.

[@tomclements9813]

Tom, On a 24 ford lighting if you are storing it for 4 months do you need to put a battery tender on the 12v battery or will the 80amp ford charger keep battery charged at 60 % limit.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Just set the charge limit to 60% and leave it plugged in. That's all you should need to do.

[@davidarias55]

Any insight on to when MBUSA will be allowed access to Tesla Super Charging?

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I believe they may be next

[@barryw9473]

Why is the Lectron adapter so hard to disconnect from J3400 connector? Design flaw manufacturing defect?

[@thelake9596]

So many times, we hear about a manufacturer having access to Tesla superchargers and the number is thrown out. Is the that is being quoted here the TOTAL number of Tesla chargers, OR is it the total number of Tesla chargers that are available to non-Tesla motor vehicles? I understanding is it there’s quite a numerical difference between them.

[@diydrivenGA]

Do you think there'll be a time where instead of an adapter, one could replace the port?

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

No, I do not. It would be cost prohibitive. It can certainly be done, but it would be more expensive than you think. Probably in the vicinity of $3,000. It's not as simple as just switching the charge port

[@junehanzawa5165]

Future models should have the NACS port.

[@jasonriddell]

@@junehanzawa5165 ioniq 5 is to have NACS in there refresh model 2025? but to change the port ALL the wiring between the port AND the onboard charger would NEED and change out as NACS uses the same pins for AC and DC charging where as CCS use different pins and DC goes to the battery directly

[@lancedennis1749]

I ordered the Ford/Tesla adapter for my Ford MME on February 29th and still have not received it!

[@omargutierrez1192]

Hi , I have tried to supercharge my Ex30 in Mexico and I could not charge it , it tells me that I can’t charge my model at this time ..bummer using the Tesla app everything shows normal as any other non Tesla But fails at charging , this charger just opend up a few days ago for non Tesla here in Puerto vallarta , I got my hand on the adapter from A2Z. But never worked , fingers crossed they change that now that this Ex 30 is coming to U.S Soil, cheers to everyone

[@ScottLeapman]

Dumb question - will these adapters work for AC charging as well (Tesla Destination chargers, home chargers, etc.)? I presume so, but confirmation would be nice.

[@ScottLeapman]

@@2023_GJ Gotcha. I already have one for L2 charging and was hoping to not have to carry around both if the DC adapter would also work for AC.

[@tonys9413]

These adapters will not work on the AC side (Tesla chargers to J1772). You need another adapter for that.

[@jasonriddell]

different adaptor required and A2Z sell it also level 1 - 2 use different pins on the J1772 - CCS and DC OR fast charging uses the 2 big bottom pins AC - home charging use upper smaller pins

[@Bzzap83]

Excuse me isn’t there pizza 🍕 in this video? 😂 just ordered my first Columbia Inn frozen pizza order ($25/ea??)

[@petebremy49]

I’d be happy to sell you Columbia Inn pizzas for $25 each! 😉

[@CraigCollins]

Hello Tom was the official date today or Tuesday? I tried Tuesday when it was report but my C40 did not activate.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I believe it was Tuesday or Wednesday - that's when I recorded this, I just didn't have time to edit

[@GeeMcC2]

@@CraigCollins I was the same with my xc40. It wouldn’t work Wednesday or Thursday. But got it to work today. Also I really had to push the connector in hard to really make sure it was connected well. Actually Tom does that in the video I noticed. I really ensured that the adapter and the connector were straight and not under stress (parked well) and held it there until it went green. Worked a treat today!

[@barryw9473]

We have been hearing about UL certification for over 6 months. It is taking too long What about Intertek certification?

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

The UL certification process was only formalized 2 weeks ago. They kept updating it .

[@Swapnil638]

Your thumbnails are very disconnected from the content. It’s all solid blue background. It’s hard to tell for someone unfamiliar with your content if the video is a low-effort voiceover of an article transcript with stock videos, an out-in-the-real-world demo, or a sorta personal presentation like this one. If I didn’t know you from Batteries Included I wouldn’t guess that a thumbnail so plain and boring had content of high quality and shot in person. Your Cybertruck pizza video was especially understated by the lack of a good thumbnail with a full real-world photo.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Thanks for the feedback🙂

[@glenngore6609]

This leaves Hyundai/Kia as the last to receive Supercharger access doesn’t it? And last I heard, only 2024 and newer model Hyundais and Kias will have access to the Supercharger network, meaning my 2022 Ioniq 5 will not be able to charge at those Superchargers. I think that is not fair, but on the other hand, Superchargers are rare as hen’s teeth out here in the middle of the country, only located on Interstates with gaps of 250 miles in between those sites and Interstate highways. There is only one Supercharger site here in Oklahoma in the entire western half of the state and it is only a V2 which non-Teslas cannot charge at at all. So Supercharger access really doesn’t mean a lot to me, but I wish it did.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Last? Certainly not. Mercedes, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Toyota/Lexus, Honda/Acura, Nissan/Infinity, BMW, and Lucid (did I miss any?) still don't have access.

[@junehanzawa5165]

Kia/Hyundai will get access on Jan, 15, 2025

[@CraigMatsuura]

Is that true 2022 Ioniq 5 can not charge at a sc? That sucks.

[@glenngore6609]

@@CraigMatsuura Not yet, Hyundai/Kia has not been allowed access to the Supercharger network yet. Only V3 or V4 Superchargers can charge non-Teslas. Tesla has a LOT of sites that contain only V2's.

[@CraigMatsuura]

@@glenngore6609 I was at a v3 so it appears the app is wrong as I also had our Ioniq 5 2022 selected in the app.

[@sparklander]

I was hoping Kia and Nissan would be included, but I know the date for the Kia will be January 15th, 2025.

[@jcmib7]

Tesla's charging rates are way lower than other companies (at least in Texas Gulf Coast area) today I noticed Graviti Energy advertising .39 cents per kilowatt 🤣 down from their .64 cents usual rate. I can only guess that other companies will follow with lowering their rates. Cough, cough; Electrify America and EVgo crazy rates.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

It all depends on where the Supercharger is located and what time of day you charge because Tesla has dynamic pricing that changes during the day. Where I live, it costs about the same as the other networks, sometimes more, sometimes less.

[@89five3five]

Isn’t the Polstar a Chinese brand?

[@ultrastoat3298]

it is now

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Yes, I mentioned that in the video when I was talking about the EX30. The Polestar 3 is made in the US

[@thomasradman]

If polestar 3 is a crossover and Hyundai ioniq 5 is an SUV… do market segments exist any more 😂

[@河粉-k1h]

Maybe Tesla can make money out of these deals? Because supercharger is one of the last moat Tesla has.

[@vesuvius007]

Increased usage is also probably good for Tesla. The chargers are expensive to install and they've paid that whether they're generating revenue by charging or sitting empty.

[@jasonriddell]

@@EpicDrew15 or $12 USD per month for membership to get Tesla owner pricing

[@kemclawson314]

Great job Volvo and Polestar. I am not feeling any love from BMW as they work hard to be the last to,provide support.

[@tiredplumber]

$12.99 monthly Tesla membership. Tesla app and sign up for Tesla account is the only way presently to initiate charging on Polestar. I'm assuming the same for Volvo but will let others verify.

[@MadDogEighty80]

I bought the vortex adapter for my polestar 2 and the supercharger worked without a Tesla subscription

[@tonys9413]

You do not need to subscribe to Tesla. You have to be a frequent user to benefit from the reduced rates.

[@tiredplumber]

@@tonys9413 You do have to have an account to use and credit card on file. The $12.99 membership is for a reduced rate.

[@GeneAustinFinancial]

I see you met the one and only Marques Brownlee last year at a Tesla Supercharger with a Magic Dock while charging your Ford F150! Great to see that we can charge non-Teslas w/o having to buy an adapter. Any idea on what percentage of the Supercharger network will get the Magic Dock? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jV7SkomCh61goNU

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

We don't have that information readilly available, but it is indeed a small percentage - mabe 5% of all locations

[@sparklander]

This decision just opened up the network to 1000 vehicles at most. Haha.

[@KGR_Air3]

Thank you