Electric car resources

Observations and tips, with a focus on my own experiences owning a Tesla Model Y. There is also a Tesla performance with a slightly shorter range (but goes like stink).

Comparison of charger powers

DC power = voltage x current

Note the supercharger is DC and uses those two large pins at the bottom of the connector.

See Tesla Supercharger and evbox.com.

Connectors

• CCS2 "Combo 2" (Combined Charging Connector) -- what a design this is!
• IEC Type II -- the normal one you'll see everywhere
• CHAdeMO -- weird one that you need an adapter for

Home chargers

• Anderson EV: nicely designed

Tesla Model Y

• Battery capacity 82 kWh
• Driving range 336 miles (this has been downgraded in 2024)
• Efficiency 271 Wh/miles

82000 / 271 = 302.5 miles

Third party

• Tessories
• Tesery
• Tesla shop
• EV Accessories

Camping in the Tesla

• Camping Privacy Curtains Especially Designed for Tesla Model Y
• LOSTHORIZON 4.5”Thick Self Inflating Sleeping Pad for Tesla Model Y

Tariffs

• https://lovemyev.com/explore/ev-tariffs/charge-anytime-vs-octopus-intelligent

Software developers

• Unoffical Tesla API

Solar panels

• https://www.tesla.com/referral/jeremiah22519

Repairs

• https://revive-uk.com/territory/brighton/alloy-wheel-repair/

Audio

• Focal

Protection

• PPF
• Ceramic polish
• https://www.amazon.co.uk/AlloyGator-Replacement-Profile-Protectors-replacement/

Return to an ICE

Observations after driving an electric car for a while. This is comparing a 2023 with a 2022 Mercedes petrol.

Cars

• Tesla Model Y long range 2023
• Mercedes C 200 SPORT MHEV 2022 (petrol)
• Mercedes CLC 220 2008 (diesel)