But how much do they justify our spending when acquiring them? After all, the cost of electric machines far exceeds the cost of their traditional counterparts. decided to look into this matter.
So, in addition, manufacturers of electric cars assure us that electric motors are environmentally friendly, which do not cause direct harm to the environment, are safer, since there is no risk of igniting the fuel tank in an accident. In addition, driving an electric vehicle is much more pleasant and interesting, due to the absence of dips in torque. But that is not all. Plus, low levels allow electric vehicles to have a competitive advantage over conventional motor vehicles. internal combustion. Even hybrid versions of cars cannot boast of their characteristics in front of electric vehicles.
What does an electric car need for everyday use? Of course it's electricity. There are cars that need to be charged at special gas stations. There are cars that can be charged from a regular outlet at home. But no matter what type of charging an electric car uses, in any case, you need to pay for electricity. What do you think, is it expensive for the owner of an electric car?
Of course, compared to petrol and diesel vehicles, the cost of owning an electric car is much lower. But, nevertheless, in all countries it is different and varies greatly depending on the cost of 1 kWh. In some countries, the cost of electricity is very expensive, while the cost of fuel is relatively affordable. Therefore, it is not advisable to use electric vehicles in such countries.
But, for example, in our country, the cost of fuel for last years has grown to large values, while the cost of electricity by world standards remains quite low. Therefore, it is economically profitable to use an electric car in our country.
But you ask what to do with the cost electro car. It's no secret that their price is very high. Will these investments pay off in savings? Let's be clear. If you intend to use the electric machine for a long time (at least 5 years), then it is quite possible that you will be able to recoup your expenses. But with the condition that there will be at least 25,000 km per year. Otherwise, you won't be able to justify buying an electric car.
How much energy do electric cars use?
On average, all electric cars consume about 30 kWh for every 160 kilometers. Eg, nissan car LEAF, according to the manufacturer, consumes 30 kWh per 160 km. Another popular electric car Tesla Model S consumes a little more on average: 35 kWh per 160 km. This is due to the fact that the Tesla is much heavier and more powerful than the electric Nissan. But, for example, an electric one consumes only 28 kWh per 160 kilometers. Unfortunately, the actual data on the combined consumption of the BMW i3 is not yet known.
But it seems to us that this machine will become, thanks to its expensive technologies. According to preliminary data, the car will consume only 26 kW per hour with a run of 160 km.
! So, for example, in Russia the average cost of 1 kWh is 2.5 rubles (2014 prices). With an average energy consumption of an electric car of 30 kWh per 160 km of run, for 1 km of run of the car, the electric power unit consumes 0.19 kWh. Therefore, if you buy an electric car, then with a mileage of 25,000 per year (an average of 68.4 km / day), you will spend on charging battery about 4750 kW of energy. Multiplying by the tariff of 1 kWh of energy in your city or locality, you will know how much you will spend Money for car charging.
So multiplying the number of kWh by average cost electricity in Russia, we get that every year you will spend about 11,875 rubles in order to charge the car (if you charge the car from its own power supply). If you fill up a car at an electric gas station, the cost will increase by 2.5 times.
And what about hybrid versions of cars, which, in addition to traditional engines, are equipped with electric powertrains? Do hybrid cars save us money or is it just a myth?
If electric cars have a huge cost advantage over traditional vehicles, then the economic benefit of purchasing hybrid cars is not so obvious, given that their initial cost is not much different from the cost of fully electric cars. To recoup the costs when buying a hybrid car, it takes significantly more time (mileage) than for electric cars.
For example, according to the results of an American study (see table), it turned out that in order to recoup the cost of acquiring a hybrid, it is necessary drive 220,000 miles or 354,000 km. Only after that, the overpaid money for the hybrid version of the car will begin to justify the purchase of a hybrid!!!
I would like to say a little about the study. For this, identical models were compared, as with conventional ones. gasoline engines, and with hybrid power plant. The comparison was in quantity. average price gasoline, which was taken into account in the study, amounted to 3.4 dollars per gallon (4.55 liters or 26.90 rubles per 1 liter of gasoline). The difference in the price of new cars was also taken into account. Next, the experts calculated for the most popular hybrid cars how many kilometers they must travel before recouping the overpayment when purchasing them. The results surprised all the participants automotive market. So, most hybrid cars do not allow the owner to quickly recoup the overpayment upon purchase. To do this, you need to drive a huge number of kilometers before the owner starts to go into the plus due to fuel savings.
In addition, it is worth noting that the study did not include planned costs for replacing the battery that powers the electric motor. Although the manufacturers claim that the battery lasts a minimum of 160,000 km, unforeseen expenses should not be written off from the accounts either.
Therefore, if you are not going to travel around the world in a hybrid car, then buying it is not advisable, because hybrid car at low runs will not save you a penny.
At the same time, research has shown that there is one hybrid car that, very soon after purchase, will begin to pay off due to lower fuel costs. They turned out to be. The thing is that in the United States, traditional and hybrid version costs almost the same. Thanks to this, the purchase of this model is very advantageous compared to the petrol version.
What do you think is the most unprofitable hybrid car? If you think that this is the Highlander, which we wrote about above, then it is not. It's actually an Active 3 hybrid car. The researchers just couldn't fit it into the overpayment payback schedule. So, in order to recoup the overpayment of a hybrid "three-ruble note" it is necessary to drive at least 2 million kilometers. Just think, every liter of fuel savings added $6,400 to the cost of the car in the US over the petrol 335i.
So the next time you have the idea of buying a hybrid car, consider whether you really need it. If you think that hybrid car saves you a huge amount of money, then know that this is not the case.
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. The main feature of this model from the Tesla company are rear doors that open like the wings of a bird. This decision 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 the 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 capacity 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, having a manual transmission does not make sense. 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 gas 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 safest cars on the market, even considering the fact that it is entirely made up of electrics. He received five stars from the "Euro NKAP" commission.
"How to charge?"- this is probably the first question that arises in a person interested in electric vehicles. And in the conditions of Belarus - the question is doubly interesting. We will approach it with the example of the European Tesla Model S as the first decent electric car that is now on the market. We continue the promised cycle of publications.
Let's remember physics: volts, amperes and kilowatts
First, some basic information about electric current. If you did well in school and know how volts differ from amps and kilowatts, you can safely skip this information.
The battery capacity of a car is measured in kilowatt-hours, in our case the battery has a capacity of 85 kWh. This means that, theoretically, it can produce 85 kW of power for one hour or, respectively, 85 hours to produce 1 kW. To replenish the battery, you need to do the opposite - apply 85 kW to it for an hour, or apply 1 kW to it for 85 hours. Of course, in reality there are losses, and charging does not always go at the same speed, but the general idea is this.
A watt as a unit of power is a volt (voltage) multiplied by an ampere (current). To understand the difference between current and voltage, the water analogy is best. Voltage is, figuratively speaking, the pressure of water, and current strength is the diameter of the pipe. To pump the same volume of water (kilowatt-hours), you can, for example, pump water through a narrow pipe with a high head or a wide pipe with a low head.
If the pipe is wide and with high pressure, then the filling process is fast. Otherwise, slowly. For high voltage good conductor insulation is needed (thick pipe wall), for great strength current - sufficient cable cross-section (pipe thickness).
Now let's talk about sockets. A typical household euro socket has a nominal voltage of 220 V and a maximum current, usually 16 A or less. If we multiply the voltage by the current or 220 V × 16 A, we get the maximum consumer power of 3520 W, or about 3.5 kW.
Another common type of outlet is three-phase, with an interphase voltage of 380 V (the voltage of each phase is the same 220 V). It is less common in everyday life (electric stoves), but is ubiquitous in production, where powerful equipment is used. Most often, a three-phase socket has the same maximum current of 16 A, which, taking into account three phases, gives us 220 V × 16 A × 3 = 10.5 kW. This European-style socket has a red color and five contacts arranged in a circle. For convenience, we will call it a red rosette.
There are also single-phase sockets for 32 A ( of blue color), but they are extremely rare.
Because the power grid uses alternating current, and the battery is constantly charged, it must be "straightened" with a charger. The same thing happens when you charge your laptop or mobile phone. Only in the case of Tesla charger the device is installed inside the car. Model S comes standard with one charger with a power of 11 kW, optionally you can put the second one and get a total charging power of 22 kW.
Also included with the machine is the so-called Mobile Connector, which is similar in shape to a charger, although in fact it is just a smart connecting cable. For the German market, two adapters are included: one for a regular Euro socket, the other for a three-phase red socket. And that's just what we need! In the case of the American Model S, you will receive a set of single-phase American sockets of various capacities and the inability to charge from a three-phase socket in principle! This is the main and very significant limitation of "American women".
Mobile Connector
The car itself, destined for Europe, houses the Mennekes Type 2 charging connector. Introduced in 2009, it was adopted as a single European standard for electric vehicles. Today it is used in Renault Zoe and BMW i3. The main advantage of Type 2 is the ability to work with both direct and alternating current, with a single or three-phase network. In addition, it is much safer than conventional plug-in connections, since the transfer of energy begins only after the plug is fully connected and the car and the cable “agree” among themselves on the type electric current and charging power. In the case of the American Model S, the car will have a connector of its own unique design, more compact, but not supporting three-phase current.
First charge - at the car wash!
Now that we have dealt with the cables and sockets, you can start charging. For the first time in Belarus, our car was charged at the Peugeot car wash. The employees were sympathetic to the electric car and allowed to use their three-phase red socket. As it turned out, powerful professional car washes high pressure use just this type.
Open the trunk, take out the Mobile Connector, plug it into a power outlet. The indicator lights up green - everything is ready for charging. On the opposite side of the cable there is a handle with a button and a Type 2 connector. We press the button in the handle, and in taillight The door opens on the driver's side. We insert the connector, three LEDs in the headlight start blinking green - charging has started!
On the screen in the Tesla cabin, you can see the mains voltage of 230 V (in our case, phase) and the current strength. The car gradually begins to increase the current and at the same time monitors the voltage. If suddenly a voltage drop is detected with an increase in power or its fluctuation, the current strength will be limited. This is how network overload protection works.
In our case, the wiring was quite new, so the car quickly reached the maximum for of this type 16 A sockets and started charging at a power of 11 kW. About a quarter of the battery needed to be charged to a "full tank" and the estimated charge time was 2 hours. Not fast, to say the least. Nevertheless, while the car was put in order, it was possible to charge almost completely. Good for a start. A full charge from the red socket will take about 8 hours.
If the car is closed during charging, the Mobile Connector is blocked in the connector and all illumination is turned off so as not to attract too much attention.
After a trip around the city, it's time to check the charging speed in the garage from a regular outlet. And here came the bummer: the Mobile Connector blinked red four times, which is an indication of the lack of grounding. No "ground" - no charge. Very often, electricians are not serious about grounding, so you can find ungrounded or “zeroed” sockets everywhere. So the presence of a euro socket in the wall does not guarantee you the opportunity to recharge from it. Even if you are lucky and there is a ground, the charging speed will be four times slower than the red socket, since maximum power V this case only 3 kW. A full charge will take over 33 hours!
If you want to charge at home faster than the red socket allows, you must optional equipment. One charger installed in the car, by default, allows you to charge at a power of 11 kW. The optional second one can be installed directly at the factory or added later, in which case the maximum charging power will be 22 kW. In addition, you will need to install the High Power Wall Connector (HPWC), which is almost a complete analogue of the Mobile Connector, only installed permanently and has a thicker cable.
If HPWC is the only alternative in America, in Europe you can buy a similar device with a Type 2 connector and the corresponding cable. But in the case of a cable from third party manufacturers you will not be able to open the charging hatch by pressing the button in the cable. You will have to open it from the central screen or from a mobile phone through the application, which is not very convenient. Power of 22 kW will allow you to fully charge in 4 hours.
But perhaps the biggest problem with 22 kW charging is allocating the appropriate power. If you can't get 22 kW at the car parking lot, it doesn't make sense to order a second charger in the car and HPWC. For convenience in the garage, it is best to purchase a second Mobile Connector and use it as a stationary one, permanently connected to a power outlet. And carry the original with you in the trunk, just in case you need to recharge on the road. Most likely, on the way you will be charged from a regular (if you are lucky with grounding) or a red socket. Even if you suddenly find a Type 2 connector with a power of 22 kW at the Belarusian electric filling station of the future, then 4 hours is still too long for recharging during the day. In the case of charging at night, the difference of 4 or 8 hours does not matter.
Why cities don't need electric refueling
Now let's talk about electric stations. This is the most asked question to the owner of an electric car. Oddly enough, in the city, Tesla owners do not need electric stations in principle. Real stock travel is 300-350 km, in the worst case (when minus 20 Celsius and traffic jams) it drops to 200 km. In the evening you put the car on charge (just like a mobile phone), and in the morning you always " full tank» (if red outlet or HPWC). In the case of a conventional outlet, a “full tank” may not work, especially in winter. Therefore, the best electric refueling is a red outlet in your home.
Is it possible to operate a Tesla normally if you do not have a garage or parking space? Since the installation of the home red socket was delayed, and the euro socket in the garage did not have grounding, we drove the first thousand kilometers in the "parking near the house" mode. Thanks to the kind people at the Peugeot car wash, at Atlant-M Britannia and DAF Trucks, we used their red sockets every few days. In all cases, there were no problems, with the exception of two points - you have to wait a long time for charging to complete and wipe the cable from dust and dirt before putting it back in the trunk. Night charging is much more pleasant: you sleep - the car is charging. During the day it is very inconvenient.
The Model S can be charged at any time without having to wait until it is completely empty. The battery has no memory effect, will not recharge if you leave it plugged in for for a long time. The manufacturer generally recommends leaving it connected all the time until you drive. This is especially important in winter severe frost. You can remotely turn on the climate control and warm up both the interior and the car battery from the mains. Another handy feature is the automatic marking on the map of all the places where you have ever charged. Thus, after some time, own card"electric stations".
Is it possible to "reset the extension cord" from the apartment? Theoretically yes, practically no. Firstly, it will be unsafe in rain or snow, and secondly, charging from a regular outlet takes a catastrophically long time. Therefore, in order to use an electric car normally, installing a three-phase red socket next to permanent place parking at work or at home is priority which should be taken care of in advance.
To install a three-phase socket at home, you, in a good way, will need to make a project, go through the stages of approvals, mount sockets, lay cables and, it is possible, install an additional electricity meter. All this can be undertaken by a specialized organization that deals with electrics. In each case, the timing, cost, availability will vary electrical power. Therefore, before thinking about buying an electric car, you definitely need to understand for yourself how you will solve the issue of charging.
But what about the electric refueling on the A-100, you ask? After all, the slogan on a huge poster reads “Electric cars refuel here”, and on a special pedestal, like a monument, stands a lonely nissan leaf. As it turned out from a conversation with the gas station staff, they have no idea how it works: “The bosses are playing this electric car, and we don’t know anything.”
On the second attempt, with a request to clarify the situation, the employee went to his superiors, who did not even deign to leave the office and look at the first living customer of an electric refueling station in the country. "It is for official use», - said, as she cut off, the lady at the cash desk after a visit to the authorities.
We approached Nissan and found out that the “subcompact car” is charged by “slow” charging through the old Type 1 connector. In any case, without dancing with adapters that are not there, Model S will not be able to charge there, and it will take too much time. Thus, "electric refueling" on the "A-100" is simply not a completely correct marketing ploy.
If in the city of Tesla - this is almost an ideal option for everyday driving, That long journeys on an electric car in conditions of Eastern Europe currently represent big problem. You can still go to Vilnius by agreeing there with the owner of the red socket for the night, but to Moscow - no longer. This requires a network of fast chargers that would be on the tracks.
The main difference between fast charging and slow charging is that it immediately supplies direct current. high power directly to the battery, bypassing the charger built into the car. in the USA and Europe Tesla develops its own network of electric charging stations, which are called Supercharger. Depending on the version, they charge with direct current with a voltage of 400 V and a power of 90 to 135 kW. Moreover, stations with a capacity of 150 kW will be launched in the summer. For Tesla Model S owners, the use of these chargers is unlimited and free of charge. This charge allows you to replenish half the battery in 20 minutes.
It will take more time to fully charge the battery, because when charging after 80% of full capacity, the battery starts to heat up more and the power must be reduced. The company has very ambitious plans to develop the Supercharger network in Western Europe and the US. As for Eastern Europe, no specific information has yet been announced.
Existing network of Supercharger stations in North America
Network development plans in North America by 2015
Existing network of Supercharger stations in Europe
Network development plans by 2015 in Europe
The second, universal, fast charging option is the Chademo network. The idea is the same, but not free and with a maximum power of 50 kW. For Model S, there is a special adapter that allows you to charge from these stations. Chademo connector has enough big size and nowhere near as comfortable as the Type 2.
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, 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 the AC that "flows" in all outlets into DC 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). The connector on the European version of the 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 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.
Potential Buyers motor vehicle before purchasing, they study its characteristics and weigh the pros and cons of buying a particular model of a particular brand. Speaking of Tesla car Model S, which runs only on electricity, it is extremely important to study the issue of refueling it in advance. The variety of fuel stations allows you to forget about the difficulties of refueling, and what it will mean for the owner charger car.
Supercharger stations for recharging Tesla
Supercharger stations are designed for accelerated recharging of the energy reserve necessary for the movement of an electric vehicle. At these stations charging timeteslamodels 100% charge takes 75 minutes, half to 20 minutes and 40 minutes for 80% charge. Recharging is carried out with a power of 120 kW, while the provided power of the basic recharging inverter is 10 kW, and the additional one is 20 kW. A network of Superchargers stations can be found in North America and Europe. They work for solar panels and offer their customers free charging. Working hours 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. Unfortunately, there are no such charging points in Russia, but this does not mean that the owner will have special difficulties with the so-called refueling of an electric car.
Self-charging electric vehicle
Real solution to the problem how to chargeteslamodels in Russia is an independent so-called car refueling. It depends on the type of chargers and sockets, how much is chargingteslamodels. The electric vehicle is equipped with a charger for receiving direct current from AC, which is available in any outlet.
The 5 pin red 16 amp IEC 60309 Red socket allows you to charge the car at 55 kW per hour, when using a power amplifier. The socket supports three-phase current with a voltage of 380 volts. It can be connected in a personal garage or found at gas stations or car washes, since the equipment they use mainly involves connecting to a 380-volt outlet. The main condition is to obtain permission from the staff to use it.
Another possible variant- refueling at Type 2 stations, which can also be found in Russia. To do this, you need to purchase a cable with adapters that allows you to connect an electric car for subsequent recharging. Charging timeteslamodels 100% in this case will take only 4 hours. In addition to the cable, Type 2 chargers themselves are on sale, which the car owner can install in any place convenient for him. Full refueling in 1.5 hours the ChaDeMo station provides. It is rarely found on the roads of Russia, but is available for purchase.
Car charging cable provided in standard equipment Tesla, designed for the European automotive market, provides the ability to recharge an electric vehicle from a regular 220-volt euro outlet. This is the longest way, which takes a whole day to fully charge the electric vehicle.
