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ChargerAudit – June 21, 2023

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Evaluating Operational Status

I am currently conducting a ChargerAudit of Tesla Supercharger locations throughout the United States. My objective is to assess the operational status of the Superchargers both at the site level and the individual stalls. To achieve this, I examine the status displayed in the Tesla mobile app and make a note of any temporary closures or reported non-functional stalls. Upon arriving at a site, the driver selects an available stall at random and initiates the charging process. Furthermore, I document the perceivable charging success of other Tesla drivers and record the number of occupied stalls at each site. Given the impracticality of testing every single stall, I carefully observe the stall conditions and monitor the behavior of the drivers, including instances of switching to different stalls, in order to identify any potential issues.

ChargerAudit – June 20, 2023

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Evaluating Operational Status

I performed a ChargerAudit in and around Seattle Washington today. This involved evaluating the operational status of 12 Tesla Supercharger sites. I documented the functionality of the Supercharger stalls as displayed in the Tesla mobile app during my visit. Additionally, I noted the charging success of Tesla drivers and recorded the number of stalls occupied at each site. It is impractical to test every single stall, so I carefully observed the condition of the stalls and monitored the drivers’ behavior, such as any instances of switching to a different stall, to identify any potential issues.

ChargerAudit – June 19, 2023

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Evaluating Operational Status

Today, I performed a ChargerAudit in Washington state, specifically evaluating the operational status of 10 Tesla Supercharger sites. To conduct the audit, I documented the functionality of the Supercharger stalls as displayed in the Tesla mobile app during my visit. Additionally, I assessed the charging success of Tesla drivers and recorded the number of stalls occupied at each site. While it was impractical to test every single stall, I diligently observed the condition of the stalls and monitored driver behavior, such as any instances of switching to a different stall, to identify any potential issues.

ChargerAudit – June 18, 2023

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Evaluating Operational Status

Today, I examined the operational status at 13 Tesla Superchargers sites in eastern Oregon and Washington state. To conduct this ChargerAudit, I noted the functionality of the Supercharger stalls as indicated by the navigation screen in the car and the Tesla mobile app. Additionally, I assessed the success of charging attempts and noted the number of stalls occupied by other Tesla drivers at each site. While I couldn’t test every single stall, I made an effort to identify any potential issues by observing the condition of the stalls and driver behavior, such as if they moved to a different stall.

ChargerAudit – Weekly Report June 17, 2023

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Week of Checking Operational Status

During a road trip this week, I examined the operational status of Tesla Superchargers at 58 different sites across 10 states. To conduct this ChargerAudit, I verified the functionality of the Supercharger stalls as indicated by the navigation screen in the car. Additionally, I assessed the success of our charging attempts and noted the number of stalls occupied by other Tesla drivers at each site. While I couldn’t test every single stall, I made an effort to identify any potential issues by observing driver behavior, such as if they had to switch to a different stall.

Weekly Stats:

Number of Supercharger Sites Visited: 58
Total Stalls: 516
Down Stalls: 3
Operational Stalls: 99.4%

ChargerAudit – June 16, 2023

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Evaluating Operational Status

The chart above lists the Tesla Superchargers that I visited on this day to perform a ChargerAudit. I’ve included the number of stalls that were reported out of order on the Tesla mobile app. I didn’t individually test every stall, however I carefully observed the number of vehicles connected to charging stalls at each site.

ChargerAudit – June 15, 2023

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Evaluating Operational Status – June 15, 2023

The chart above lists the Tesla Superchargers that I visited on June 15, 2023 and to perform a ChargerAudit, no stalls were reported as out of order on the Tesla mobile app. I didn’t individually test every stall, however my observations revealed that approximately 28% of the total stalls were occupied and seemed to be operational.

Analyzing the Data:

Assuming that the app was correct when it indicated none of the stalls were out-of-order, we can infer that 100% of the 80 total stalls were operational. During my visits, I observed that approximately 28% of the total stalls were occupied by charging vehicles.

ChargerAudit – June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023June 17, 2023 Lanny

Tesla Superchargers: Evaluating Operational Status – June 14, 2023

The chart above lists the Tesla Superchargers that I visited on June 14, 2023.

Maintaining optimal functionality of electric vehicle charging stations is crucial for a seamless charging experience. During my visit to Tesla Supercharger stations on June 14, 2023 to perform a ChargerAudit, no stalls were reported as out of order on the Tesla mobile app. I didn’t individually test every stall, however my observations revealed that approximately 32% of the total stalls were occupied and seemed to be operational.

ChargerAudit – June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 Lanny

Evaluating Operational Status: Tesla Superchargers – June 13, 2023

The chart above lists the Tesla Superchargers that I visited on June 13, 2023.

Maintaining optimal functionality of electric vehicle charging stations is crucial for a seamless charging experience. During my visit to Tesla Supercharger stations on June 13, 2023 to perform a ChargerAudit, no stalls were reported as out of order on the Tesla mobile app. While I didn’t individually test every stall, my observations revealed that approximately 39% of the total stalls were occupied and seemingly operational.

Analyzing the Data:

Assuming that the app was correct when it indicated none of the stalls were out-of-order, we can infer that 100% of the 54 total stalls were operational. This statistic highlights the impressive reliability of Tesla Supercharger stations and underscores their commitment to providing an efficient charging network for electric vehicle owners.

Implications of Occupied Stalls:

During my visits, I observed that approximately 39% of the total stalls were occupied by charging vehicles. With such a significant portion of the stations observed to be in use, this serves as an indicator of their good working order.

The Importance of Reliable Charging Infrastructure:

Reliable charging infrastructure is crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Tesla’s commitment to maintaining high operational efficiency plays a pivotal role in ensuring customer satisfaction and alleviating concerns about charging availability. The fact that none of the stalls were reported as out of order is a testament to Tesla’s dedication to providing a seamless charging experience.

Conclusion:

Based on my observations, the Tesla Supercharger stations visited today demonstrated impressive reliability. With 100% of the total stalls assumed to be operational and approximately 39% occupied during my visits, Tesla owners can have confidence in the reliability and availability of those Superchargers. As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity, it is important that EV charging operators continue to invest in and maintain a robust charging network to meet the growing demands of electric vehicle owners.

Here is a ChargerAudit tweet from June 13th.

Lansing, MI – South Pennsylvania Avenue Tesla Supercharger. App indicates all stalls are operational, all stalls are lit and no visible indicators of issues, 5 of the 12 stalls had cars plugged into them. Charged on first attempt. ✅Good @RateYourCharge #ChargerAudit pic.twitter.com/8Kb47Fsfss
— PlugInSites (@pluginsites) June 14, 2023

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ChargerAudit – June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 Lanny

The chart above lists the Tesla Superchargers that I visited on June 12, 2023.

The idea behind a ChargerAudit is simple. Inspect the operational status and physical condition of EV charging stations you visit. Document your findings in as much detail as you wish. Post to Twitter with the hashtag #chargeraudit.

13 total Supercharger sites visited, 118 total stalls in those sites. Two were reported as out of order on the Tesla mobile app. That translates to 98.3% of the total stalls being operational assuming only those two stalls were inoperable. I did not test each stall, however, 23% of the total stalls were occupied during our visits and presumably working.

Here is a sample ChargerAudit tweet from June 12th.

Sandusky, OH Tesla Supercharger. Hosted by @meijer. All 10 stalls reported by the app to be working. Charged successfully on the fist attempt. ✅Good @RateYourCharge #ChargerAudit pic.twitter.com/T4vT98ECoB
— PlugInSites (@pluginsites) June 12, 2023

Stay tuned for more ChargerAudit reports.