Macan Turbo UK vs Tesla supercharger stations - can I use them?

[ukdriver]

Bear with me regarding the newbie question - first time EV owner here!

I just recently got my Macan Turbo in the UK and I’m loving it.

Can I use the Tesla supercharger network?

do I need to buy any sort of adapter?

thank you!

 

[Throb]

Bear with me regarding the newbie question - first time EV owner here!

I just recently got my Macan Turbo in the UK and I’m loving it.

Can I use the Tesla supercharger network?

do I need to buy any sort of adapter?

thank you!

In terms of the connector, they're CCS, so in theory you can use Tesla Superchargers. However, in the UK not all Tesla locations are "open to all", that is, "open to non-Teslas" (in some countries, such as Holland, all Tesla sites are open to all). If you download the Tesla app and you don't have a Tesla vehicle saved on your account, you will see this on your home screen...



"Charge your EV" would be replaced by "Charge your Tesla", presumably, if you have a Tesla on your account.

You can then search for Tesla sites and it will only show ones that are "open to all". Once you get to the site it's very easy to start and end a charge. I use Tesla sites in an emergency. Most of my charging on long-distance travel is at Ionity, and they're great. I have used Tesla on a couple of occasions and they're fine if you ever need to use them.

 

[ukdriver]

Super helpful thank you so much. So no adapters needed! Amazing!

 

[stevieg]

I use the Super Charger Network all the time, very easy and very fast...! I find the posts have very short cables so have to park slightly offset to the space but otherwise great.

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