None of the Tesla Superchargers take cards. I don’t have the adapter and don’t plan on getting it, but I do have my Tesla app set up to charge my Bolt EUV if I ever change my mind. The Tesla app is actually pretty good.

 

None of the Tesla Superchargers take cards.

Not even the V4s?

 

I agree.. I used the Tesla app a couple of weeks ago just to try my 1st time at a 440V charger , ( & test out the Lectron adapter I've had for months), & its was smooth, the chevy app was a bit more confusing .....

 

OK, thanks guys! Sounds like the Tesla app is better. What info do they demand, and how much does it cost, both for the app and for the charge?

 

App is free. Cost to charge depends on the location. Account is free. You can sign up for a monthly plan ($12 or $13???) to get a discounted price. You need to setup an account with a credit card and your car's info.

 

The Tesla app is free and no subscriptions. I don't know how much it costs at a supercharger, but EVgo, etc are high nowadays.
Edit: For Tesla owners, the cost to supercharge varies by location and time of day. I imagine it would also vary for Chevy owners.

 

Tesla does offer a subscription, but does not require. A Tesla subscription says it is $12.99 a month and offers a lower price per kWh. I only charge my Tesla there so I can’t really comment on the “savings” with a subscription.

 

I have used the Tesla app four times now and it has worked perfectly, I tried using the Chevy app and it did not go well. Too be fair I have never really had good luck with the Chevy app so I would stick with using the Tesla app.

 

There's been a lot said about price of Tesla Superchargers. I find that they are competitive with other DC fast chargers in my Area. Nearest to me, there is a Tesla station and an EA station. Tesla's fee (without the $12.99 subscription) is 49 cents per Kwh and EA is 48 cents per Kwh, but many users may be unaware that Tesla's advertised price (on the app) includes tax, and EA states their price excluding tax. This makes the Tesla option less than EA. I made a trip to the Tesla station just to try it and didn't realize this until I reviewed my statement. Even though their price was advertised at $0.49, they billed me at the rate of $0.45. The tax was the other 4 cents per Kwh. I went back and checked EA's website and their price was listed at $0.48 but their website states "excluding tax". There are some other stations within 100 miles of my location. Their prices range from 35 cents per Kwh at a Mercedes Benz station located at a car dealership, 42 cents per Kwh at a couple of state sponsored Chargepoint locations that are about 30-40 miles away, and a GM Ultium branded EVGO station that charges a whopping 65 cents per Kwh, but that one is about 75 miles from me. Each of these have 4 dispensers or less compared to the Tesla stations that have 12 to 24 dispensers per station. I would use any of these if I were traveling and needed to charge, but day to day I don't use any of them since all of my charging is done at home. The impact of these prices, when traveling is an occurrence that's so rare (for me) that I just wouldn't sweat it. But with the added choice of Tesla, I would likely prefer their stations due to their reliability, the abundant number of dispensers at their stations (compared to the competitors) and the competitive price. Answering the question, I have only used the Tesla app and have not tried the GM app. The Tesla app works great and is easy to use. Why should I get Chevy involved in the transaction?

 

There's been a lot said about price of Tesla Superchargers. I find that they are competitive with other DC fast chargers in my Area. Nearest to me, there is a Tesla station and an EA station. Tesla's fee (without the $12.99 subscription) is 49 cents per Kwh and EA is 48 cents per Kwh, but many users may be unaware that Tesla's advertised price (on the app) includes tax, and EA states their price excluding tax. This makes the Tesla option less than EA. I made a trip to the Tesla station just to try it and didn't realize this until I reviewed my statement. Even though their price was advertised at $.049, they billed me at the rate of $.045. The tax was the other 4 cents per Kwh. I went back and checked EA's website and their price was listed at $0.48 but their website states "excluding tax". There are some other stations within 100 miles of my location. Their prices range from 35 cents per Kwh at a Mercedes Benz station located at a car dealership, 42 cents per Kwh at a couple of state sponsored Chargepoint locations that are about 30-40 miles away, and a GM Ultium branded EVGO station that charges a whopping 65 cents per Kwh, but that one is about 75 miles from me. Each of these have 4 dispensers or less compared to the Tesla stations that have 12 to 24 dispensers per station. I would use any of these if I were traveling and needed to charge, but day to day I don't use any of them since all of my charging is done at home. The impact of these prices, when traveling is an occurrence that's so rare (for me) that I just wouldn't sweat it. But with the added choice of Tesla, I would likely prefer their stations due to their reliability, the abundant number of dispensers at their stations (compared to the competitors) and the competitive price. Answering the question, I have only used the Tesla app and have not tried the GM app. The Tesla app works great and is easy to use. Why should I get Chevy involved in the transaction?

Thanks, Watson! Great rundown on pricing. I wonder if some areas like ours (northern CA) are priced higher than, say, VA or NY?

 

Had no problems charging using the Tesla app. The Chevy app is not good in in my experience

 

The price per kWh I have noticed is the same on the Chevy app as the Tesla app without the $12.99 subscription. If you get the Tesla subscription it does not transfer to the Chevy app but will then cost you a lot less using the Tesla app. Each location will have their own rate. The one close to me without the subscription is $.51 per kWh, with the subscription it is $.36.
My suggestion is if you only charge ocassionally forget the subscription.
I have used both apps on a test, The Tesla app seems easier to use.

 

No need to wonder what Tesla is charging. Install the app and every Tesla station will display their pricing structure. On many, the cost is variable based on time of day.

 

V4's do have credit card readers but I don't think in US yet. The one I looked at has QR code.