Slurping electons from truck stops

[Luft]

Has anyone used an electrified truck stop to charge? I see that Shorepower is electrifying truck stops and charging $1.00 per hour for use. I wonder what kind of adapted I'll need to use the 240 volt outlets?

 

[GetOffYourGas]

I haven't yet, but it's an intriguing business opportunity for them.

I can't seem to find it, but I had seen a video on YouTube showing the Tesla Model S, and a large complement of adapter plugs for the portable EVSE. I wish someone would make something like this with a J1772 plug on in. EVSEupgrade is a start, but I would love to see just a bunch of easily interchangeable plugs that would allow the EVSE to plug into any NEMA outlet.

 

[EricBayArea]

Model S: http://shop.teslamotors.com/collections/model-s-charging-adapters" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Roadster: http://www.teslamotors.com/roadster/charging/universal-mobile-connector" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[TonyWilliams]

http://www.evseadapters.com/products.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[GetOffYourGas]

http://www.evseadapters.com/products.php

Thanks for sharing! Though not nearly as slick as Tesla's adaptors (it will take up a lot more space to carry these), they are a good solution.

I still wish we had a reputable brand name EVSE that came with small, simple adaptors in a portable EVSE. I'm suspect it won't be long though.

 

[edatoakrun]

Has anyone used an electrified truck stop to charge? I see that Shorepower is electrifying truck stops and charging $1.00 per hour for use. I wonder what kind of adapted I'll need to use the 240 volt outlets?

I noticed some truck stops have been added to Recargo on the J1772 "dead zone" in the "Electric Highway", 1-5 in north California, such as the one at Dunnigan below, but no one has reported a "check-in" yet.

Notes:

I-5 exit 554. Most truck stops will not reserve parking ahead of time so it's better to secure the parking first with the Host Site, then call Shorepower (888) 841-3137 to enable service. Start-up cost: $1; Cost per hour: $1.



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NEMA 14-30





no in use info

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NEMA 5-20R





no in use info

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[DarkStar]

Has anyone used an electrified truck stop to charge? I see that Shorepower is electrifying truck stops and charging $1.00 per hour for use. I wonder what kind of adapted I'll need to use the 240 volt outlets?

Give Shorepower a call or shoot them an email (http://www.shorepower.com/contact.html). They are a very EV friendly company and should be glad to help you out!