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, as, for example, 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 light up. in 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.
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Company Tesla Motors starts charging for recharging its electric vehicles at Supercharger network stations.
Until now, Tesla electric car owners have been able to recharge their car with a Supercharger setup for free. However, at the end of last year it became known that the future owners of the company's electric cars will have to pay for energy consumption. And now Tesla Motors has revealed its pricing policy.
So, it is reported that paid recharging is introduced for buyers Tesla Model S and Model X who placed an order after January 15 this year. They will be able to receive 400 kWh of energy annually free of charge, which is enough to cover a distance of about 1,000 miles (about 1,600 km). After that, recharging will be paid.
IN North America the price is set separately for each state or each province, in other regions - separately for each country.
In most cases, the cost is indicated for one kWh. So, in California the price is $0.20 per kWh, and in Florida - $0.13 per kWh. But in some regions, the cost is calculated depending on the time of recharging. More details from pricing policy can be consulted.
It is noted that all funds received from the owners of electric vehicles for the consumed energy will be directed to further development Supercharger networks. By the way, today there are about 800 Tesla charging stations, which host a total of almost 5,100 Supercharger installations.
Tesla cars are only gaining popularity in Russia, when in the US the vehicle is almost as common as the Zhiguli in the CIS. The only thing that stops the popularization of electric cars in Russia is an insufficient amount stations for charging electric vehicles. Most gas stations are located within Moscow and St. Petersburg. Moving outside these cities, you can see that the number of gas stations is gradually decreasing, while in the US the number of stations for electric vehicles is almost equal to the number of conventional gas stations. In the article we will consider the lineup Tesla vehicles and the power reserve of these vehicles.
About company
Tesla is an American company that produces premium electric vehicles. Was founded in 2003. It is named after the famous physicist and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. At the moment, Elon Musk leads this company.
The company gained the greatest popularity after the release of the first generation Tesla Model S, which went on sale in 2012. The car had two modifications: one with a power of 60 kWh, the second - 85 kWh. The electric motor is located at the rear of the car. In 2015, a version with two engines per axle was introduced. After that, each car of the company is equipped with two engines. The Tesla S has a range of 442 to 502 kilometers.
In 2012, Tesla's Model S was awarded "Car of the Year" by the renowned Motor Trend magazine.
Technical features of model X
Specifications models depend on the configuration, which have this car three:
"Tesla" model X
Model X from Tesla is an SUV equipped with two electric motors. Most of the power is located in rear engine for technical reasons.
Externally, the car looks very futuristic, reminiscent of something extraterrestrial. Main Feature this model from the company "Tesla" are rear doors that open like the wings of a bird. This solution was applied by designers for more comfortable fit and disembarkation of second and third row passengers. It is also an advantage when parking, as it requires only 30 centimeters of free space on the sides of the car, which is significantly less than conventional vehicles.
Optionally, the buyer can purchase a five-, six- and seven-seater SUV. Also useful feature is the third row of seats, which is able to fold flush with the floor, which increases the volume luggage compartment three times.
Car prices start at $132,000 (8,683,000 rubles) for the base trim and $142,000 (9,339,000) for the top trim with an engine power of 772 horsepower. In this configuration maximum margin The Tesla X model travels 400 kilometers, which is 11 kilometers less than the 90D configuration.
Model X power reserve
Power reserve X depends on equipment. At minimum configuration this figure is 354 kilometers, and the maximum is 411 kilometers. The P90D version has a range of 400 kilometers, after which the car will need to be charged, which lasts from 4 to 12 hours depending on the current, charging method and plug.
Reviews about "Tesla" X
The main advantage is that the car does not pollute environment. car battery consists of many small 18650 batteries. Therefore, after a cell fails, you can find a damaged cell and replace it without buying a whole assembly of batteries.
Also an important advantage is aluminum body, which is not susceptible to corrosion and weighs less than steel. Appearance car resembles many serial crossovers, but still has its own characteristics, for example, rear wing doors.
A huge tablet with which you can control all the functions of the car, including navigation system, watching videos, movies, listening to tracks and much more.
Tesla's power reserve directly depends on the temperature overboard. This is considered a disadvantage, since the built-in lithium-ion batteries very demanding on temperature and weather conditions.
As for the seasons, it also has its own characteristics:
Technical features of the S model
The base model S uses liquid cooling. The car is equipped with an AC motor with a power of 362 horsepower. The car accelerates to hundreds in 2.7 seconds, which is faster than many serial sedans premium.
This car is considered the quietest serial electric car. The top-end equipment costs 140 thousand dollars (9,200,000 rubles), the basic one costs half as much. The range of the top-end Tesla S is 507 kilometers, which is almost 100 kilometers more than the SUV of this company.
Model S: description
Externally, the Tesla Model S is a bit like " Ford Mondeo". This is where their similarity ends. The first thing owners notice petrol cars- the absence of a radiator grille, since it is simply not needed here. The front optics look very fresh, here it is fully LED, has the so-called cilia on the top and bottom of the headlight. The Tesla logo is located in a small opening between the bumper and the bonnet.
External door handles the same as in modern models"Lexus" and "Range Rover", namely, move forward when the car is unlocked from the key and retract when it is locked.
The roof of the car is panoramic, inside the cabin looks very attractive. Thanks to this, there is always enough light in the cabin. Since outwardly the car is not particularly remarkable, it is worth talking about its interior.
Inside the car looks quite minimalist, except for the large touch screen. He is at the same time on-board computer, and a multimedia center, and a navigation system.
The car became popular due to the introduction of not only lane keeping, but also full autopilot. To turn it on, there are special buttons on the steering wheel. But you can’t just break away from the steering wheel, since the car will require hands on the steering wheel once a minute, otherwise it will emergency stop and will not move until it switches from autopilot to manual control.
Since the car is fully electric, the presence of mechanical box gear is meaningless. Therefore, the car has a speedless gearbox. Gear shifting is not audible at all, as well as third-party noise, with the exception of the quietest hum of the electric motor.
This car will not go forever, so it needs to be charged. Many filling stations have at least one electric vehicle charging station that can fill up a car in a matter of hours.
Model S range
Vehicle range in basic configuration is 412 kilometers, in the top one, which is designated P100D - 507 kilometers. The charging time of this car will be the same hours as that of a Tesla SUV. The Tesla S battery assembly consists of 16 blocks, each of which must be replaced separately.
After testing the Tesla car, the Model S was named one of the most safe cars on the market, even considering the fact that it consists entirely of electrics. He received five stars from the "Euro NKAP" commission.
Each charge level provides different speed charge, and different configurations in Tesla have the maximum charge capacity they can accept.
The external charger is a wall-mounted charging port that provides power from the mains or another source such as solar panels.
The time it takes for a Tesla battery to be fully charged depends on the level of charge, the maximum power output of the station, and the maximum energy consumption of the electric car.
Tesla provides several types of adapters - J1772, Mennekes Type 2 and CHAdeMO, allowing you to charge a car battery from common types. charging stations common use in different regions.
Tesla has 3 levels of chargers, each of which works in different levels voltage.
Trickle charging
Level 1 or "trickle charging" uses standard 120 volt outlets. Tesla can be charged from this outlet using a NEMA 5-15 adapter, which is supplied in standard equipment.
Power supply 1.4 kW, and 1 hour Charging Model S / X 100D will charge the battery for ~ 3.2 km of run. Power supply - 1.4 kW.
Advantage for Tesla owners is the ability to charge from a standard 120V outlet via a "trickle charging" adapter, and since a 110/120V adapter comes standard, it doesn't need to be purchased separately and the battery can be charged almost anywhere.
On the negative side, it is worth noting that charging is very slow and will take all night to charge the battery for ~50 km.
Charging-240V
Level 2 - from a 240V socket, as well as a wireless charger Tesla device"Connectors Plugless" and most public charging stations.
Different chargers draw different amounts electric current through a network of 240 volts. More current = more power= faster charging. Level 2 chargers provide 3.3 to 17.2 kW of power, allowing you to charge from 15 to 80 km per hour with a NEMA 14-50 adapter.
The maximum power consumption is 11.5 or 17.2 kW, depending on the configuration of the Tesla Model , since the Model S comes standard with an 11.5-kW charger, which provides a charge for a run of ~50 km per hour in 1 hour. Modifications with the "High Ampage Charger" option can take up to 17.2 kW of power, and, accordingly, ~ 83 km per hour.
Fully charge Battery Model S maybe ~10 hours, Model X 12 hours.
Tesla also offers charging stations for connecting wall connectors at home. The wall connector can fully charge a Tesla Model S battery in 6 to 9 hours and a Model X battery in 6 to 10 hours.
The advantage of level 2 is perhaps faster charging compared to level 1 (~15 times), in the same home conditions.
Supercharging - 480V
Level 3 is fast chargers direct current(480 volts), which are available at public charging stations and Tesla's Supercharger.
Of the advantages of this type of charging, it is worth noting that 30 minutes is enough to charge the battery with a range of ~ 270 km.
Energy supply - 140 kW.
Despite the large number of charging stations in the United States, about 90% of Tesla electric car owners charge the battery at home from a household outlet.
Instruction
To charge the Tesla, you need to connect the charging cable to the socket, which is located under the cover built into the rear combination lamp on the driver's side.
After unlocking the vehicle or recognizing the key, press and hold the button on the Tesla charging cable. If your cable doesn't have this button, select Controls > Charge Port, or click the Charge Port icon. battery on the top panel touch screen, and then select Open Charge Port from the Charging menu.
If the cable is not connected for several minutes, then after opening the connector cover, the latch is blocked. In such a case, open the charging port cover using the touch screen and do not use excessive force to open the cover, which may damage the latch and prevent it from holding the cover in the closed position.
At the charging station common use connect the adapter to the charging socket of the station. The car is equipped with the most common adapters for each region. Depending on the type of equipment used, it may be necessary to use the controls on the charging equipment to control the start/stop of charging.
When the connector is opened, a white light turns on, which subsequently goes out if the charging cable is not connected.
Connection
If necessary, use the touch screen to change the voltage and current limits.
When using a mobile charging cable, first connect it to the household outlet and then to the car.
Align the plug with the vehicle's charging socket and insert as far as it will go. If the plug is inserted correctly, charging will start automatically only if the charging cable plug lock is latched, the shift lever on the steering wheel is in the "P" park position and the battery is in the correct position. temperature regime(if the battery needs to be warmed up or cooled down, the charging process may be delayed).
If the vehicle is connected to the grid, but there is no active charging process, it will draw energy from the grid and not from the battery. For example, the touch screen of a parked and plugged in car will be powered from the mains rather than from the battery.
While charging
During the charging of the battery of the Tesla electric car, the backlight of the charging connector signals green, and on dashboard displays the status of the process itself. The flashing frequency of the connector illumination decreases as the charge level increases. When completed, the lamp stops flashing and remains solid green. If the car is locked, the illumination of the connector and the display in the cabin does not work.
A red backlight indicates a malfunction. Check for a message describing the problem on the instrument cluster or touch screen. The cause of the malfunction may be such a banal factor as, for example, a power outage. In this case, charging will automatically resume after power is restored.
Possible extraneous noise, this is due to the fact that at high currents, a refrigerant compressor and a fan are connected to work to protect the battery from overheating.
You can stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charging cable or by pressing Stop Charging on the touch screen.
To disconnect the charging cable:
- Press and hold the button on the Tesla cable plug to release the latch;
- Disconnect the plug from the charging socket;
- Close the connector cover;
To prevent unauthorized disconnection of the charging cable, it can only be disconnected after unlocking the vehicle or recognizing the key.
When you double press the key key, the charging will be automatically stopped. If the charging cable is not disconnected within 60 seconds, the charging process will resume.
Tesla recommends leaving the electric car connected to a power source, in case the car is not going to be used for an extended period of time, this will prevent complete discharge and help maintain the optimal charge of the high-voltage battery.
Change settings
The settings window is displayed on the touch screen every time you open the charging port cover.
To display the charging settings at any time, press the battery icon on the top touch screen bar or select Controls > Charging (at the top right of the Controls window).
1. Condition; 2. Adjustment according to the needs of the power reserve; 3. Planning with reference to the charging point; 4. Button to open the cover of the charging connector; 5. Maximum current, which is available for the connected cable. It will be set automatically if the corresponding value has not been lowered previously. During charging from a three-phase network, the current value for one phase is displayed (up to 32 A), and on the right status indicator, the “Three-phase” symbol is displayed in front of the current value. If necessary, press the up or down arrow to change the amount of charging current;
Depending on the software version and region, the on-screen controls may differ.
State
The following illustration is for illustrative purposes only and may vary slightly depending on the version. software and region.
1. Hourly pace; 2. Total available estimated range and energy, but settings can be changed; 3. Supply current available from the connected power supply; 4. Calculation of power reserve/energy during the current session; 5. Status display; 6. Voltage supplied through the charging cable;
In case of detection of voltage drops at the time of battery recharging, the current is automatically reduced by 25%, for example, from 40 to 30 A. Automatic current reduction increases operational reliability network and provides security if household wiring, outlet, adapter or cable is not rated for the current. At the same time, the possibility of increasing the charging current manually remains, however Tesla recommends charging more than low current until surges are eliminated and a stable power supply is restored at the point of charge.
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, the Tesla Model S P85 has a corresponding figure of 85 kWh, which means that its battery is capable of delivering 85 kW of power 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 amperes). 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, maximum power consumer on 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). The charging speed depends on the input parameters of the 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 has 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 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.
