quick and easy.

Charging a Tesla at Superchargers

First, tap on the map and look for a lightning bolt symbol with a circle around it at the bottom right corner of the map above the volume control.

Click on this lightning symbol to see a list of Tesla Supercharging stations near you. Superchargers will be shown as red pins where as other non-tesla chargers will be gray.

Once you arrive at your desired Tesla Supercharging station, back into an available spot, bringing the rear of the car close (28”) to the charging stall or wall.

You can open the charging port located on the rear driver side of the vehicle by tapping the lightning bolt symbol on the display on the left side of the screen next to the image of the Tesla. You can also open the port by pressing on the charging port cover on the outside rear corner of the Tesla.

Once the port is open, pull out the Tesla charging cable and plug it into the charging socket.

Then, look at the screen inside of the car. You’ll see “Starting to Charge” for a bit until the charge begins. Then, the estimated time for the charge to complete will appear on the screen. Below this, you’ll see a battery icon with a button “set limit” underneath it. Click on “set limit” and adjust the percentage you wish to charge up to based on if you’re driving far or locally.

Tesla will monitor how much kWh of charging you use during your trip and you will be charged $0.28/kWh - $0.50/kWh used.

Set a timer on your phone for 10 minutes before the charge is complete to avoid paying idle fees from Tesla.

Once the charge is complete, Unplug by pressing the circle on the charger handle once and pull the charger out of the port. Then, magnetize the charger back into the station and you’re all set!

Charging Chevrolet Bolts and Nissan Leafs at EVgo

You will use the EVGO app to find a map showing you the locations of EVGO chargers. Create an account and fill in your payment methods for quick and smooth charging transactions, since some stations do not accept credit cards, only payment through the app.

Three types of chargers are provided:

J1772 Level 2 chargers take 3-5 hours to charge.

CHAdeMO chargers for Nissan Leafs take 30-60 minutes.

CCS (Combined Charging System) chargers for Chevrolet Bolt takes 30-60 minutes. 

Once you arrive at the charging station you located on your EVgo app, pull into an available station that has your desired charger. Each station has its own personal name, so match the charger you’re parked at with the charger inside your app. To find the specific charger in app, click on the location that you are currently at. Then, a list of charging stations at your location will pop up, (it’ll either be names or numbers). Match the charging station with the one you are parked at, or move to a station that you see listed on your phone if the one you’re at is not listed. Once you’re parked at the correct station that matches to your phone, click on the charger you wish to use.

To get started on charging, open your EV's charge port and from the charger choose the appropriate connector. Plug your connector into the charge port until it clicks firmly into place. (*Click!*) To initiate your charge, swipe right on the EVgo app screen.

Once the charger is activated, your screen will show that the charger is in use. Now you’re free to run your errands, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy a short break from your day.

When you’re ready to hit the road, return to the charger and stop your session on the screen. If your session ends before you get back, you will receive a mobile alert. Push the button forward to release the connector and replace the connector in its holster.

*Hotels may provide chargers, but they are the J1772 type and will take 3-5 hours.

Important!

Charging EV’s will incur penalties of up to $300 for Tesla if you do not move the car after charging is completed.

For Nissan and Bolt, you will continue to be charged if charging is completed and you do not unplug the charging cable.To unplug charging cable for Nissan Leafs, you’ll need to press on the charging button below the left side of the steering well. This will unlock the charging cable from the charging port and allow you to remove the cable.