Branden Flasch is a long time EV driver (current: 2023 Tesla Model Y AWD (4680) - previous: Tesla Model S, VW ID.4, Mini Cooper SE, Polestar 2, Rivian R1T) and professional in the EV charging industry sharing his thoughts on new EVs and a variety of other adjacent topics, including EV travel. Channel formerly known as “EV Nomads”.
3rd party adapters could void the warranty! I just ordered a R1T and specifically asked about aftermarket adapters since I won’t be getting an adapter from Rivian and my salesperson said after double checking and said they could void my warranty and I should wait for the Rivian supplied adapter. 😅 I really need an adapter, I’m coming from a Tesla.
@@brandenflasch that’s good to know! Going to order the A2Z with your discount! Rivian opening up to the Tesla superchargers is the only reason I ordered the Rivian. Thanks for the info! I’ll ask them at delivery in a couple days. Maybe I can find a spare Rivian adapter laying around somewhere to have an extra.
Hey Brandon, great video! I'm in the market for a used electric or plug in electric vehicle. My budget is 25k since I'd like to qualify for the 4k tax credit. I've been doing research for a couple weeks now, but would love your quick thoughts. Best bang for your buck.. under 25k (pre tax/fees). Thank you for the great vids.
You spent the time to click on the video, watch the video, make your own comment, take time to reply to multiple of others comments.. sounds like you need to get a life
I thought tesla wasn’t opening up charging for genesis until 2025. I just got a 2024 GV70E. Can you do it now? That charging was slow though. Luckily I have EA stations near by that can do the full 250
My wife and I just did 1000 miles to NW Arkansas and 1000 miles back from Charlotte... in our little Chevy Bolt. We almost got stranded though because the sleeve guide for the DCFC pins popped off! Lucky I saw it go flying and put it back on but we didn't know for 4 days if we would be able to fast charge, had no problems on the drive back. Bolt is now over 157k miles on the odometer. 😀 Looking to get a Model Y currently to use for road trips.
@@brandenflasch I put over 110k miles on a leaf just around Charlotte before this Bolt. 😀 Whats there to look out for on Model Ys? I am seeing 2021 and 2022 for sale for around $25k and that is for sure what we are getting next. We want LR AWD.
Pretty soon non-Tesla's will be able to make the WV trek too. Currently it is a tough row to hoe for us in CCS land. That will change when the good people at the TesSC team open up to other makes. We have a Cadi LYRIQ & a Volvo BEV which are said to be next in line, so hopefully not too much longer. Sweet wrap. Looks crisp. Thx for the vid. I enjoyed watching.
Been goingnfurther and further with my my. With the mapping showing you the next charger and expected amt of charge left, really helps me to let go the anxiety. Never see more than 2 other cars at 8+ charging stations. Sit and charge, pkay some chess. Catch up work texts anf emails. No stinky gas station. Love it.
"Overall build quality seems... pretty OK on this one?" Now that's an endorsement that makes me want to put my family in it and start down the highway.
Gotta give you props for the clean windshield! Thorough coverage of these sites-from complex detailed explanations of the power structure of each power station to the price of each.. well done. Thanks for the video!
Branden, super educational, thanks for posting. A few questions: 1. The standard Tesla V3 charger setup is a 600A cabinet to 4 dispensers, correct? My math tells me this can output a total of 498 kW, unless you have to derate by 25%. Does that mean the 250 kW posted limit on each dispenser could be reached if only 2 cars are charging? Would it split down to an avg of 125 kW if all 4 ports were being used? 2. Kinda related, would a set-up like this work for NEVI? My guess is not because they require 150 kW, just not sure if it allows for load sharing that might go below that. 3. Why are you shopping for Starbucks mugs?? You never actually say why, LOL. Thanks again for the great content!
1. Per NEC, any EV charging load has to be considered a continuous load and run at 80% of the circuit rating (unless on load management which Tesla sites are). Nameplate on Superchargers is 387kVA max continuous power and 465A max continuous current. Sites typically do not have enough installed capacity upstream of the cabinet to support running more than ~387kVA per cabinet and many are actually undersubscribed (utilities are able to allow this). 2. IMO, no. Tesla has decided they are NEVI compliant with this load management by only claiming 5/8 stalls (for example) and prioritizing them as NEVI stalls with 150kW min. However, this leaves no power for the other 3 stalls. 3. Shopping for mugs because my partner collects them - she has 40+!
@@brandenflasch Ok got it, thanks. The video also shows some 180 kW units, you mention they're on a 300A breaker, but the cables can do a boost output of 400A. Is that because they stay within the NEC's limits for continuous loads, so they don't have to derate for that boost period? What would be the power output during the boost? Very sweet of you to do that for her :) Let me know if I can send you one from California
But can you fill your Camry in the garage? Didn't think so. Well worth the trade-off, especially when you're paying a fraction of the cost at home for electricity.
Payment terminals are SO old-school. They are one more point of potential failure. Every driver has a cell phone that can activate a charging session. Alternatively, RFID tags work well too.
@@brandenflasch Actually, I’ve seen payment terminals broken at gas stations and DC fast chargers. The best part is no part, so why add something that is totally unnecessary? Phone app with bluetooth can easily activate charger. One of the reasons Tesla superchargers are so reliable is they have minimal input/output devices, no terminals or displays.
@@brandenflasch Respect your feelings. For my 7 years of EV charging, only 3-4% has been DC fast charging so apps are no concern. I’ve had the good fortune of home charging at apartments and multiple HOAs.
In case you didn’t know, a CT is a current transformer used to measure power through a wire. It’s nothing more than a large coil of wire that produces AC voltage proportional to current flow in a wire.
Ive have 2 adapters coming from Ford, I am 4600 and 4800 in the queue according to the order numbers and they are in transit via Fedex and should have them on Monday June 17. Ordered mine within minutes of orders being accepted and just finally getting mine.
After how much you've reported on the absolute abysmal charging performance of the 4680, it still doesn't cease to amaze me how bad it really is. At 23% just immediately falling off a cliff from around 168kw is insane. My 5+ year old Model 3 SR+ with over 100k miles on it will hold 175kw from 0-30% and then hit around 90kw at 50% which in comparison is pretty decent.
I believe payment terminals are a NEVI requirement, so if it's not a NEVI-funded site I'm sure Tesla removes them. I'm sure Tesla wants everything to go through the app and doesn't want anything to do with payment terminals unless required by law.
Bro, nothing better to do than throw shade? Go start your own youtube channel if you have so much to say. Personally I find this stuff super helpful, learn a lot from these deep dives.
One question, not sure if it is only me but would you ever consider doing a deeper dive video on power boxes and what they mean? I see a bunch of YTubers discuss quickly what they are seeing but never understand what exactly that means. I might be the only one interested in which case disregard but I always like to improve my knowledge.
Another great video! Circle K is expanding like crazy with EV Charging in USA/Canada. Not sure about the choice with ABB. The site near me is broken yet again "Always Be Broken" however future proof as well with 2 extra pads
I would like to see a video describing the topology in a Tesla charging station. I assume there must be a power electronics module for each charging port to control power flow. (I'm an EE).
Your series of videos on the 2024 Model Y RWD Standard Range sold me on getting one. Especially the charging curve and 70 mph range test. I traded in a 2022 Bolt EV. The Bolt was great for around town and day trips (300-400 miles). I am loving the Model Y. Charging is amazing, build quality is great (no issues at delivery or in the 2 weeks I've owned it so far), the base sound system is good, controls took about 2 days to get used to (I use everything without thinking about it now), acceleration is great (about the same as the Bolt but without torque steer and has better acceleration at highway speeds), ride comfort is better as is cabin noise, and all the other standard features are wonderful. Thanks again for the very, very helpful videos. I'm looking forward to the "range boost" upgrade if it comes out. Would like to see what the charging curve is on a 2024 MY RWD LR as compared to the SR.
Hi Braden, thanks for the info. I have a question: For my MY RWD (made in Fremont Jan 2024), is the battery locked? It shows in the system: high voltage battery - LFP. Thank you.
