How long does a Tesla charge? How to charge a Tesla car in Russia

31.07.2019

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Tesla cars are getting more and more popular every year. The number of owners of electric vehicles in Russia is also gradually growing. Many people who first hear about this car, interested in the question how to charge a Tesla car in Russia? In fact, charging vehicles is not a novelty for a long time and is quite common in most countries of the world.

Tesla gas stations in Russia

The number of happy Tesla owners is confirmed by statistics: in 2013 there were only 8 cars in Russia, in just 2 years this figure reached 122 registered Teslas. According to unofficial data, the number of cars has long reached 300 copies. On this moment you can meet an electric car on the streets of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Khabarovsk, Perm, Saransk and other cities.

Moscow Tesla Club has been trying to make the life of the owners for several years popular car much more convenient and comfortable. Map of Tesla gas stations in Russia clearly demonstrates successful work club.

But not all regions of our country are ready to accept Tesla. Now projects for high-speed electric refueling ChaDeMo cars are only at the development stage, but there are operating stations in Moscow. Such Tesla gas stations in Russia planned to open in all major centers countries. The Model S and Model X are equipped with free car charging at Supercharger stations. However, owners do not always need a station in every city. Full battery enough for more than 300 km, which allows you to travel without problems. It is only necessary to connect the electric car to the network at night, such as a mobile phone. The machines are provided with a map where the places where food was produced are automatically marked.

How to charge Tesla in Russia

The fastest and affordable way charging an electric car for most people is from a home network. Popular questions for motorists: how to charge Tesla in Russia more convenient and how long does it take? Car charging is a little different from the view. The European specification provides for power from three-phase current, which affects the speed of charge, unlike the American version. Let's answer each question in detail.

Each Tesla car has a connector where the device is connected. The electric car comes with a special charger (called the Mobile Connector). But in addition, you can buy other equipment - High Power Wall Connector, allowing you to charge the car much faster in your own garage. There is also an adapter that allows you to power through a regular outlet with a voltage of 220V.

When connected to a three-phase red socket, a charge for 100 km lasts about one hour. A full charge of the car takes no more than 8 hours. From ordinary socket it takes too much time - in 60 minutes you can get less than 20 km. A home outlet requires grounding, without which the electric vehicle will not charge. Otherwise, the power supply may be less than 3 kW, which affects the time. In this case, a full charge will last more than 30 hours.

Tesla charge can be performed at different climatic conditions- from -30 to +45 degrees Celsius, which makes it possible to use an electric car in many regions of Russia.

The first place to charge a car is Tesla charging stations in Russia. The second most common place is own house. Another option for charging is car washes that have three-phase red sockets.

To charge, you only need to plug the equipment into a socket and connect it to an electric vehicle. In order for the door with the connector to open in the machine, press the button located on one side of the cable. After that in taillight a special connector opens where you need to insert the cable. If the equipment is working properly, the indicators near the headlights will turn green.

Don't worry about power surges. Teslas are equipped with a device that monitors voltage. If it is higher than necessary, the current strength is limited. Also, there is no recharging of the batteries - this allows you to charge the car without waiting for a complete discharge. From everything we can conclude: Tesla is developing very quickly, charging an electric car is not a problem for the inhabitants of Russia.

Impressions from Tesla operation winter in Russia

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Alexander Chachava, managing partner of the LETA Capital venture fund, shared his experience of operating a Tesla car in Moscow, and also gave some advice on using a car in winter.

For a year and a half I have been driving Tesla car and already dashed off 14 thousand km. Heard that consumer qualities fall in the second year of ownership, the batteries work worse, the car starts to have problems.

I did not notice anything, everything works like clockwork. I don’t know what will happen at 50 thousand km, but so far everything is fine. The lack of maintenance is a little annoying, Tesla told me that no action is needed with the machine, it will report a malfunction if something happens. I am so accustomed to the instantaneous response of the electric motor that on petrol cars At first, I am surprised by the delay after the gas, even on a BMW.

But the sound of the engine is a bit lacking for completeness of sensations, although sometimes you like silence when you want to sit in silence, and not drive. In general, the engine roar option that can be ordered from an electric car tuning studio is not as idiotic as it seems at first glance.

One of the indisputable advantages of electric vehicles, in comparison with gasoline and diesel counterparts, is the simplicity and “intelligence” of refueling. Nevertheless, most opinions (in particular, about Tesla) agree that today there is nowhere to charge an electric car in Russia, and if there is no specially equipped charging station in your city, then a full-fledged ride is not possible. However, this opinion is fundamentally wrong - charging an electric car today in any city in Russia is easier than refueling at a gas station. To explain why this is so, we filmed a detailed video tutorial, and also decided to conduct a comprehensive educational program on charging Tesla electric vehicles.

Online charging calculator

It's easy to use:
1. Select a car model, initial and desired charge level;
2. Select the outlet you are connecting your electric vehicle to, or manually set the voltage and amperage.
3. To calculate the cost of charging, enter the price per kWh (electricity tariff).

Tesla's Necessary Theory and Characteristics

In order to accurately imagine how and how much to charge a Tesla, as well as to represent its "fuel consumption", it is worth remembering a little information from school course physics. However, if you know the difference between amps, volts and kilowatts, you can safely move on to the next section.

So, the battery capacity of any electric vehicle is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). For example, at Tesla Model S P85 the corresponding figure is 85 kWh - this means that its battery is capable of delivering power of 85 kW for one hour, or 1 kW for 85 hours. And in order to charge the battery, it is necessary to supply 85 kW to it accordingly for an hour, or vice versa. Of course, in reality, there are losses due to which the charging speed can be uneven, but in general, everything works that way.

The unit of power for electric vehicles is the watt. Power is determined by multiplying voltage (measured in volts) by current (measured in amps). To explain the principle of operation clearly, let's give a hackneyed, but nevertheless effective analogy - let's say we need to pump a certain amount of water through a pipe. The water pressure in this example is analogous to voltage, and the current is the diameter of the pipe. It is easy to understand that having a pipe with a wide diameter and good water pressure, the same volume of water is pumped many times faster than through a thin pipe and with low pressure. Returning to electricity - for high voltage good conductor insulation is required, and for high current strength, a sufficient cable cross-section (pipe thickness) is required.

What does all this mean in practice? Everything is quite simple: an ordinary European socket with a nominal voltage of 220 Volts provides a current of 16A or less. Thus, the maximum consumer power at such an outlet is: 220V x 16A = 3520W = 3.5 kW.

Charging in practice - all about the types of chargers, sockets and charging time

Before proceeding to detailed analysis of all kinds of sockets from which you can recharge, it is worth mentioning the charger hidden in the bowels of Tesla. This device is similar to charging your laptops or smartphones and serves the simple purpose of converting alternating current, which "flows" in all sockets, into a constant one to charge the device.

Tesla's standard charger has 11 kW of power. The so-called Dual Charger is optionally available, which doubles the power and, accordingly, the number of kilometers received per unit of charging time. We highly recommend installing a Dual Charger if you plan to use your Tesla regularly.

In addition, it is worth remembering the main difference in charging European and American version Model S - US vehicles do not have the ability to charge from a three-phase outlet, which is usually faster charging from one phase.

Now we can start discussing specific charging methods and their parameters. All the data below is relevant for the Dual Charger, as it is a priori a must have. Also, in order to avoid confusion, we will only talk about Tesla charging methods that are relevant in Russia.

One of the most efficient and relevant charging methods for Russia and the CIS is through a red IEC 60309 Red socket. This red socket has 5 pins and 16A current. However, such an outlet supports a three-phase current, thereby increasing the charge efficiency by several times - after all, the voltage of each phase is the same 220V, and the interphase voltage is already 380 volts! Such an outlet found everywhere where powerful equipment is used - at any gas station, car washes, parking lots, hotels, etc. - usually it is enough just to ask the staff of the relevant organization to connect to it (which we recently tested on our own experience on a Moscow-Minsk trip). In addition, any electrician can make the appropriate connection in your garage, office or parking space. Charge speed - 55 km per hour (versus 14 km using a standard household outlet), time full charge Batteries are easy to calculate.

By the way, the Mobile Connector is supplied with Tesla for the European market - a standard charging cable with two adapters: for a regular euro socket and for a three-phase standard described above.

The next charging option, common in Russia and the CIS, is the so-called Mennekes Type 2. It is this standard that is used on most public chargers, because. was adopted in 2009 as a single European standard for electric vehicles (used, for example, in the BMW i3). Connector on European version Tesla Model S is suitable for using Type 2 stations - you just need to purchase a charging cable (for example, in our store). Charge rate depends on input parameters electric current at the installation site of a particular charging station, and varies from 18 km per hour with a single-phase current of 220 V and 16A, up to 110 km per hour with a three-phase current, a voltage of 400 V and a current of 32A. In Moscow, powerful stations of the Type 2 standard are quite common - for example, charging at the Smolensky Passage shopping mall, where the Moscow Tesla Club office is located, charges Tesla from zero to 100% in just 4 hours.

The Type 2 standard charging station can also be installed in your garage, in a common or office parking lot, or in your own parking space. Moscow Tesla Club offers various configurations of such EVlink stations manufactured by Schneider Electric (Germany) for home and public use, as well as a full range of installation services.

So far, not very common in Russia, but an extremely promising way to charge Tesla is the ChaDeMo station. Such stations fully charge the Tesla Model S in 1.5 hours, which is almost as fast as branded Supercharger stations. ChaDeMo are already quite common in Europe, and in Russia, Ukraine and the Republic of Belarus, new projects for the installation of such stations are gradually appearing. By the way, the Evlink ChaDeMo station can also be purchased at the Moscow Tesla Club.

In order to charge Tesla with ChaDeMo you need a special adapter. Such an adapter will allow you to charge the car at any station of this standard, which is indispensable when traveling around Europe. The ChaDeMo adapter for Tesla can also be purchased at the Moscow Tesla Club.

In order not to get confused among all types of sockets, connectors and charging stations, Tesla Motors prepared the following table for Model S owners, showing the dependence of the charge rate on the characteristics of a particular power source (attention: the data is relevant for cars equipped with a Dual Charger):

Undoubtedly, in the case of Tesla electric vehicles, the most convenient charging option is branded supercharger stations. Not only do they have incredible speed charging (270 km in 30 minutes, 100% battery charge in 75 minutes), but also located in such a way that passengers do not get bored and can take a break from the road - next to cafes, eateries, hotels and other elements of the road infrastructure. There are no such stations in Russia and the CIS yet, however, according to the official website of Tesla Motors, already in 2016 stations will appear on the territory of Russia and Ukraine - linking our countries with Europe. So, a new round Tesla stories in our latitudes is not far off.

However, already today we have the opportunity to fully enjoy the convenience of charging instead of refueling - without smell, dirt and other inconveniences. There are many options to charge Tesla as in in public places, and in your own garage or in the parking lot. provides its clients maximum comfort operation of electric vehicles, because we strive to ensure that the content of our own vehicle was as convenient as owning modern gadgets.

The first question that arises for a person who is interested in electric vehicles is: “How to charge them?”. Tesla Model S is considered the first among them, which is worthy of respect. The answer will be based on it.

The original article and photos were taken from auto.onliner.by

Everyone knows physics within the school curriculum, which means they remember what it is: an ammeter, a voltmeter and kilowatts.

The battery capacity used in electric vehicles is measured in kilowatt-hours. For the model under consideration, this value is 85 kW / h. This means that the battery can theoretically deliver 85 kW per hour or one kilowatt for 85 hours. This is assuming there are no losses. In reality, of course, they are available, since the charging speed is not always the same.

Power, i.e. A watt is voltage (volts) times current (amps). To better understand the difference between voltage and current, we can draw an analogy with water. The current strength can be compared with the diameter of the pipe from which water flows under pressure (voltage). When pumping water through a narrow pipe, but under high pressure, as well as when pumping it through a wide pipe, but under low pressure, you can pump the same volume of this liquid (kilowatt-hour). Only in the second case, the filling process will be quick, and in the first case it will be longer. Continuing to compare further, we find that in order for high voltage, reliable insulation is necessary (in the case of water, a thick pipe wall), and for large size current strength - cross section (pipe diameter).

The most common household euro sockets have the following parameters: current strength -16A or less, and voltage - 220V. If we multiply these two quantities, we get maximum power, equal to 3520W, or almost 3.5 kW.

No less common in production (less often in everyday life) are three-phase sockets. They have the same 220 watts in each phase, giving a phase to phase voltage of 380V. Their current strength, as a rule, is also equal to 16A. Multiplying these three values (taking into account the three phases) we get a power of 10.5 kW (220x16x3). Such an outlet in European version has five located in a circle of contacts. Its color is red, which is why it is often called the “red rosette”.

There are also “blue sockets” - single-phase (32A), but they are practically never found in our country.

Another nuance: the battery is charged with a constant current, and an alternating current flows in the network, so it needs to be “straightened”. To do this, use the charger, just as when charging mobile phone or laptop, digital camera, etc. The only difference is that this device is installed for charging inside the electric car.

For the Model S model of the basic configuration, it is one, and its power is 11 kW. At the request of the client, the second one is also installed. In this case, the power is doubled. In addition, the car kit includes a Mobile Connector, which resembles a charger in shape, but is actually a “smart” connecting cable.

For the German market, two adapters are provided, which are also included in the kit. One of them allows you to charge an electric car from a regular outlet, the other from a “red” one. For American customers, a set of single-phase sockets is included different power. For "American women" the main limitation is the inability to charge the car from a three-phase outlet.

Mobile Connector

For cars delivered to Europe, a single standard was adopted in 2009, according to which electric vehicles must have a Mennekes Type 2 connector for charging. Today it is used in the BMW i3, Renault Zoe, and now in Model S. Its advantage is that it can work with current, both alternating and direct, with a single- and three-phase network. It is also much safer than traditional connections, since energy transfer can only begin after it is fully connected to the car and an “arrangement has been reached” between the latter and the cable about the type of electric current and the required charging power. In a vehicle designed for American market, a more compact unique connector of its own design will be installed, but it does not allow the use of three-phase current.

First charge - at the car wash!

Having learned all about sockets and cables, you can proceed to the actual charging. The first refueling can be done (at least in Belarus) right at the Peugeot car wash, where there is a “red socket” and understanding of employees.

To do this, the Mobile Connector is inserted into the socket, then the indicator lights up green. At the opposite end of the cable there is a handle with a button, as well as a Type 2 connector. Press this button to driver's side the door in the taillight opened automatically, where the connector is connected. We insert it - charging has begun, as evidenced by three blinking LEDs in the headlight. In the cabin, on the monitor, you can get information about the current strength (230V in our case). Protection will monitor the network overload: if there is a voltage drop with an increase in power, or if it fluctuates, then the current strength will be automatically limited.

For new wiring, the time to reach 16A is short. Having reached them, battery charging starts at a power of 11 kW. It takes two hours to charge the battery by ¼. It takes 8 hours to fully charge from this socket.

The illumination is turned off if the car is closed during charging, due to the fact that the Mobile Connector is blocked in the connector. Very good when you do not need to attract attention.

Carrying out tests on the car, after a trip around the city, they checked the charging speed. We did this in the garage using a regular (household) outlet. Mobile Connector suddenly blinked red. And this indicates the absence of grounding, without which there will be no charging. By the way, we have this important factor electricians are not serious, so more often household sockets are “zeroed”, which does not allow charging an electric car. But, even if the outlet is “ok”, the charging time from it is much longer than from the “red” outlet, since its maximum power is only 3 kW. For more than thirty hours, the car will not be able to be useful, because that is how long it will take to fully charge it.

As mentioned, one charger is installed in the car, but if you install the second directly at the factory, then you can double the maximum charge power, i.e. up to 22 kW. Additionally, you will need to install a High Power Wall Connector device, similar to the stationary Mobile Connector.

HPWC is the only alternative for Americans, while Europe has another one with a matching cable and Type 2 connector. Unfortunately, a third-party cable does not allow opening in automatic mode charging hatch, and you will have to open it using a mobile and corresponding application or from the central monitor. But there is an opportunity to charge within four hours.

Indeed, the problem is rather the allocation of appropriate power when charging at 22 kW. If there is no opportunity to get 22kW at the parking lot, then there is no point in installing a second charger. It is recommended to purchase a second Mobile Connector in order to use it as a stationary one in the garage

Are electric stations needed in cities?

All experts agree that the owners Tesla gas stations not needed in the city. Why? Yes, everything is simple: the power reserve of the car is about 350 km (even at minus twenty, this is at least 200 km), i.e. more than enough for a day's run. And at night, the car is put on charge in its own garage (just like we do it with mobile phones). In the morning he has full tank and ready to go. It is desirable, of course, to have a “red” socket at home, so that even in winter period be guaranteed to be fully charged.

If there is no garage or there is still no “red” socket at home, or there is no grounding in the euro socket, you can drive a thousand kilometers in the “parking near the house” mode using the “handy” “red sockets” (at a car wash, in services, etc. .). But, every time after refueling, you will have to clean it from dirt and dust before putting the cable in the trunk. But even more unpleasant is a long idle time waiting for the battery to “fill up”. Of course, you can not fully charge the Model S, since the battery does not have a memory effect. But, it will not recharge if it remains connected to the outlet for a long time. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, it should be kept on charge when not being driven, which is especially important in cold weather. This will allow you to warm up the battery, like the interior of the car, by turning on the climate control remotely. Another plus of this recommendation is that over time, the driver develops own card impromptu "electric refueling", since all the places where the car has ever been refueled are automatically marked on the map.

Another question often worries drivers: “Is it possible to “drop” an extension cord from an apartment?”. Answer: No! It is very dangerous in bad weather, firstly. Secondly, it will be catastrophically long. Therefore, in place permanent parking installing a three-phase outlet is the first necessity. And it's better to take care of it in advance.

To do this, you need a project that needs to be coordinated with the relevant authorities, after which you can start laying the cable (possibly installing an additional electric meter). You can entrust the work to the relevant organizations. But the electric car is worth it, and when you, having become its owner, feel all the delights of innovative transport, you will understand that all the preparatory difficulties were worth it.

Well, the bigger signs on the A-100, calling for refueling electric vehicles here, are only the whims of the owners of the gas station. The staff has no idea how to use it, it turned out in a conversation with employees.

An attempt to contact the authorities, during testing, ended with the phrase that it was intended "for official use!".

Therefore, one can only talk about the A-100 gas station as an incorrect marketing move. But only!

Perfect option– if refueling for everyday driving there is in the city. But for long-distance travel Eastern Europe this is big problem to date. You can still get to Vilnius if you agree with the owners of the “red” outlet about refueling at night. It is impossible to get to Moscow due to the lack of a network of gas stations on the highway. In Europe and the USA, these are easier. It has its own network, called Supercharger, where Tesla can be charged, depending on the version, with a direct current of 90-135 kV and a voltage of 400 V. Stations with a capacity of 150 kW will soon be launched there. Tesla drivers can use them for free and without restrictions. A full charge is carried out on them within twenty minutes.

In the company's ambitious plans, further development Supercharger in these countries, but no information has yet been announced regarding Eastern Europe.

North America: Existing Supercharger network

Gas station construction planned for 2015 in North America

Europe: Supercharger stations

By 2015, plans to develop a network of gas stations in Europe

Another versatile option is the Chademo network - same idea, but not free. With the help of a special conductor, Tesla is refueled, but at a maximum power of 50 kW. Flaw: big size connector, which is less convenient than Type.

For Europe the best option would be the development of stations that allow you to charge the car through the Type 2 connector using D.C.. But, there are no such solutions from third-party organizations yet.

How much does a full charge cost?

The tests carried out indicate that 250 W/h is consumed per kilometer, i.e. 25 kW/h per hundred kilometers. However, it must be taken into account that the efficiency charger is not 100%, and the battery is in normal mode"filled" only 90% to be able to use reproductive inhibition and also extend battery life.

It turns out. That in order to charge an 85 kW / h Tesla battery, you need 100 kW / h and 90 kW / h if it is filled by 90%. Considering real stock travel - 300 km, we have 30 kV / h for every hundred kilometers.

At the electricity tariff for ordinary individuals, but taking into account that it will be more than 150 kW (i.e. 917 rubles), we get: in rubles for every hundred kilometers traveled it will cost 27,510 rubles. But, at the same time, you are driving a car with 412 hp under the hood, and acceleration to one hundred kilometers takes 4.4 seconds!

It is also very convenient that you can track the status of the car, control its central lock, know the location, use the climate control system and, most importantly, control the charging progress, using a mobile android apps and iOS.

In summary, here are some things to remember:

For charging from a conventional euro socket, which lasts a day, grounding is necessary.
For comfortable operation in the parking lot and in the garage, you need a “red2” socket, from which you can fully charge in eight hours.
When choosing between buying a second charger and Mobile Connector, the second option would be preferable, which can be used as a stationary one.
Very inconvenient to use Tesla if not permanent place with electrical outlet.
It is extremely difficult to travel long distances along routes that are not equipped with special gas stations.
American Model S cannot be charged from a three-phase socket.
At least three dollars must be paid for the electricity required to cover a hundred kilometers.

Despite all the difficulties so far, an electric car is worth it to buy, because it gives you an unprecedented driving experience!

Impressions from the operation Tesla in winter in Russia

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Alexander Chachava, managing partner of the LETA Capital venture fund, shared his experience of operating a Tesla car in Moscow, and also gave some advice on using a car in winter.

I have been driving a Tesla car for a year and a half and have already covered 14,000 km. I heard that consumer qualities fall in the second year of ownership, batteries work worse, the car starts having problems.

I did not notice anything, everything works like clockwork. I don’t know what will happen at 50 thousand km, but so far everything is fine. The lack of maintenance is a little annoying, Tesla told me that no action is needed with the machine, it will report a malfunction if something happens. I am so accustomed to the instantaneous response of the electric motor that I am surprised at first by the delay after gas on gas cars, even on BMWs.