On 02/26/2014 12:08 PM, brucedp5 wrote:
I am wondering if Tesla will offer a SuperCharger ability option on the coming Model-E that consumers can opt to buy, same as Leaf buyers can opt to buy a CHAdeMO port? I think that would be wise, as it can only help with sales. I also understand that the Tesla-E will be targeting the buyers that want a less costly Tesla and may opt to not want pay for the SuperCharger port and its use-fee. I have not read anything on if that is going to happen nor what it will cost the consumer. I look forward to knowing it :-)
I could be wrong, but I would expect Tesla to offer SuperCharge capability on the E. There is every reason for them to do that. There is no additional SuperCharger port; the same port is used to supply ac to the on board chargers and to supply the direct to battery connection for dc charging. As I understand, it is only a software change that is required to upgrade from non-SuperCharger to SuperCharger capability. That's the way the 60kwh battery cars work now. At purchase time, the car's standard configuration is non-SuperCharger. For an additional $2k, lifetime no addition cost SuperCharging is added. I believe that capability can be bought and "installed" at all Tesla service centers after the car is delivered.
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