Submitted by sunnytropics t3_z648uf in vermont
We’ll be driving to Mt Okemo from Northern Jersey area, I don’t see any superchargers after one in NY(Saratoga), anyone know where’s the best place to charge a Tesla? Thanks in advance
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Eagle_Arm t1_ixzed04 wrote
They haven't found any because posting to reddit has been the effort put forward so far.
NoMidnight5366 t1_ixzt9ja wrote
Don’t even own a Tesla and I knew this.
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lantonas t1_iy0ldbu wrote
Probably not going to drive to Burlington, Montpelier, or St. Johnsbury to charge on a trip from New Jersey to Mt. Okemo, now are we?
jmp397 t1_ixz9wrc wrote
Here's a website that lists charging stations in VT I'm not familiar with Teslas but do they need a specific type of charging station vs other electric cars?
dwkeith t1_ixzl3nr wrote
They come with the adapter for standard level 2 chargers, and adapters can be purchased for any 220v outlet as well.
Most major towns have chargers, I was visiting family in the Northeast Kingdom last year and had no problems charging in St J, Newport, and Littleton. With a 300 mile range, the real issue was that I couldn’t charge overnight at my family’s place, so I had to plan a trip out two to town in order to charge. Not that the local businesses complained.
jmp397 t1_iy065ac wrote
Thanks for clarifying...i don't own an EV but I'm aware of some charging stations in the area. I wasn't sure if they were universal to all EVs
mistahboogs t1_ixzdjt9 wrote
Tesla makes Tesla specific super chargers from my understanding. Faster charge time, less waiting around
IamNabil t1_ixzr2rb wrote
The "faster charge time" thing WAS true in 2012, but is not anymore. Hasn't been for a few years now.
OrdinaryTension t1_iy0p69f wrote
A few companies are deploying 150 kW now, and 350 kW stations are coming, but Tesla's 250 kW stations are still years ahead in terms of count and speed.
nogzila t1_ixzsxac wrote
There are Tesla chargers in the parking garage under the hotel at Okemo ski resort .
In front of the hotel in the parking lot in front of the icehouse there are some in the open parking lot there also.
I used to work as maintenance there.
utilitarian_wanderer t1_ixzz06r wrote
By the way, if you want to blend in with the locals just refer to it as Okemo. No one I know calls it Mt Okemo!
Internal-Fudge8578 t1_iy0xpr1 wrote
I have a feeling there’s no way this person will blend in at all
Most_Expert_8080 t1_ixz9yda wrote
Can’t think of any
NovaAtdosk t1_ixzavee wrote
Pretty sure Rutland has some chargers in the Stewart's parking lot on woodstock ave
g33kfish t1_ixzlgqy wrote
Between Saratoga and Mt Okemo you won’t find any super chargers but there are destination chargers scattered about (at least one in Manchester at the taconic hotel). There are also lots of level two chargers that use the J 1776 connection in a variety of towns. I recommend using the pkugshare or ChargePoint apps to find them (green mountain power owns a lot that are charge point).
Rutland will be your closest super charger to okemo.
Source: tesla owner in Arlington,Vt
Willman3755 t1_ixzujgj wrote
Driving a Tesla (or for that matter any EV) anywhere in VT is fairly straightforward. There's superchargers to get you wherever you're going (Brattleboro, Rutland, Lebanon NH, Berlin, South Burlington, Williston, St. Johnsbury) and plenty of L2 charging while you're sleeping, having lunch, etc.
There's also a bunch of 50-100kW CCS chargers. I'd recommend getting the Tesla CCS adapter as another option as there's often one of those right on your route but not a Supercharger, especially as you get into the weeds a bit.
AdventureSheepies t1_ixzc4ei wrote
Brattleboro has a tesla charging lot.
Jezzes t1_ixzoi3q wrote
There are destination chargers in the Okemo parking lots. https://www.plugshare.com/location/175175
ReasonableLiving5958 t1_ixza22a wrote
One in the Healthy Living parking lot in Williston
SekritSawce t1_ixzhqfp wrote
Don't. My husband drove to VT in a Polstar (all electric) and had issues. Pretty much everywhere he went at least one charger was out of commission. If you have an alternative car, take it instead.
Pert_Menace t1_ixzahkw wrote
One in Manchester
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MudaThumpa t1_ixzd04r wrote
There's a supercharger in Brattleboro if you need to top up before you head to the mountains. Looks out of the way, but remember VT is a small state. Bennington also has DCFCs if you have a CCS adapter. Plugshare also shows multiple level 2 j1772 chargers in Ludlow, which I think will be close to your destination. Bottom line is you don't need to worry about it, just do a little planning and make sure you're using plugshare.
edave22 t1_ixze705 wrote
There’s a row of chargers in Brattleboro just off exit 1 in the market 32 plaza
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OpenLie7 t1_ixzh09w wrote
Jersyites... just drive like you live in Vermont, not New Jersy.
No-Ganache7168 t1_ixzy3nd wrote
Your app should help and I haven’t heard people complain about lines at charging stations. The one near me in northern VT is usually empty.
There will be more stations each time you come up as the state wants to end the sale of NEW gas-powered cars by 2026z
chacifer t1_iy0abqk wrote
There is a ChargePoint station located at 7 Depot St in Proctorsville right by Outer Limits Brewing.
Abbot_of_Cucany t1_ixzh9fg wrote
If you're coming up I-91, there are superchargers in West Lebanon NH, which is just a few minutes out of your way.
Unique-Public-8594 t1_iy012gt wrote
How is 91 between Saratoga and Okemo?
Abbot_of_Cucany t1_iy06aet wrote
Not for someone going through Saratoga, obviously. But OP was coming from NJ, and one reasonable route to VT is taking I-84 to Hartford CT, then I-91 north.
Most_Expert_8080 t1_iy0d5ux wrote
Lebanon is an hour north of the exit to ludlow on 91
Unique-Public-8594 t1_iy0ae4g wrote
He’s coming to Vermont via Saratoga was my take but maybe I misunderstood.
RareAlphaSigmaMale t1_ixzpd7j wrote
I heard when they burst into flames the battery supercharges, so just wait for that to inevitably happen
EDIT: Damn, lot of Elon Musk fanatics in the Vermont sub huh?
Most_Expert_8080 t1_iy0d02k wrote
No they catch fire if you bump into something from the side
mountainwocky t1_iy090q6 wrote
Who told you that? Your brother Darryl or your other brother Darryl?
OrdinaryTension t1_ixzdtal wrote
How are you not finding Tesla chargers? If you use the phone app, the website or the in-car app, you'll see several super chargers. There are 2 in the Burlington area, one in Montpilier, one in Rutland, one in St Johnsbury, one in Battleboro, and probably others. If you settle for level 2, you'll find many more.
Do you have the CCS adapter? There are a few non-tesla DC chargers at tourist areas, like Ben & Jerry's HQ and Alchemist Brewery, and probably others closer to your destination.
Coming from NJ, the Battleboro supercharger is probably the closest to your destination. Top off there, then use level 2 destination chargers when you can find them. Worst case, plug in to a regular outlet overnight, you'll still get ~4 miles of range per hour.