Tesla car charging stations

[Drakeswood]

Any charging stations nearby?

[thelegges]

Google Tesla charging stations, you will find the closest for you

[Neils]

Gas station on every corner. Not funded by Taxpayers.

[Blueblaze]

I'm pretty sure there's one in your garage that the rest of us don't have to pay for.

[Dana1963]

Google Tesla charging stations, you will find the closest for you
There are many APPS for charging locations SOME GOOD SOME POOR.
Fords new all electric pickup has an APP installed with gps directing you to nearest location for charging when batteries are low. Besides your home charging unit.

[thelegges]

There are many APPS for charging locations SOME GOOD SOME POOR.
Fords new all electric pickup has an APP installed with gps directing you to nearest location for charging when batteries are low. Besides your home charging unit.

Yep have the app on my phone, when one needs a quick charge, Tesla has a great app. Never have a problem finding one going to Kentucky.

[billethkid]

Many of the turnpike rest areas have a section devoted to charging stations....some Tesla dedicated.

[Brad-tv]

On the screen in your car it shows you every charging station in the country and how many stalls are open. And it will route you directly to it. At this moment there not many around us but I’m sure that will change soon. If you own a Tesla you pretty much have to have a 240 outlet in your garage or it will be a hassle to keep going to a charging station.

[Ben Franklin]

Gas station on every corner. Not funded by Taxpayers.

$15 billion in subsidies to the oil industry. 38 cents a gallon in Florida taxes and 18 cents per gallon in federal tax. You were saying...

[JMintzer]

$15 billion in subsidies to the oil industry. 38 cents a gallon in Florida taxes and 18 cents per gallon in federal tax. You were saying...

Care to enumerate that "subsidies" figure?

[new peeps]

Wawa on 441 and 466 has about 8 Tesla changing stations around back.

[tsmall22204]

So you purchased an electric vehicle and do not know where a charging station is. Wow that is entitlement to the max.

[ragtag22]

Where in the person’s question did they say the had a Tesla? Maybe considering buying one and just asking. Why do people find it so hard just to answer a simple question? Social media at it’s finest.

[noslices1]

Any charging stations nearby?

Saw a video yesterday of a person with a Tesla who had a small Honda GAS generator in his trunk, so when his batteries died, he used his GAS generator to charge it up.

[Bay Kid]

5 minutes to fill up and use the rest room. No worries.

[MrExcite721]

Where in the person’s question did they say the had a Tesla? Maybe considering buying one and just asking. Why do people find it so hard just to answer a simple question? Social media at it’s finest.

The title of the thread was a huge give away, not hard at all . . .

[tsmith167]

The closest supercharger is in Lady Lake. But you will do almost all of your charging at home. The superchargers are used on long trips to charge quickly, usually around 15 minutes per stop.

[vinricci]

There’s another Tesla supercharger being constructed in Okahumpka rest area on turnpike.

[imalowany]

On the screen in your car it shows you every charging station in the country and how many stalls are open. And it will route you directly to it. At this moment there not many around us but I’m sure that will change soon. If you own a Tesla you pretty much have to have a 240 outlet in your garage or it will be a hassle to keep going to a charging station.

Google the lady lake Tesla Supercharger. It’s a V3 so it’s super fast. You can always go to the Tesla website and there are a ton of them all over the US. It’s never been an issue for me finding them. The car will also display them on the screen.

[imalowany]

I don’t understand all the hostility toward people that want to help the planet here. I keep seeing these kind of Replies when discussing gas versus battery. I own a Tesla and it’s the best car I’ve ever own. I also own an Evolution lithium battery golf cart and it’s also fantastic. To answer your question see this link. Fact Sheet | Fossil Fuel Subsidies: A Closer Look at Tax Breaks and Societal Costs | White Papers | EESI (https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-fossil-fuel-subsidies-a-closer-look-at-tax-breaks-and-societal-costs)

Fact is there isn’t a reason now that there are Lithium batteries not to own an Electric vehicle or golf cart. They require a lot less maintenance, last a whole lot longer and don’t contribute to the green house affect and climate change. If you don’t believe in science, believe in common sense. Try driving one and you’ll see. They are better in every way. Faster, quieter, maintenance free can be charged at home so you alway have a full tank the next morning etc. the prices are also coming down so they are affordable.

[Papa_lecki]

Yes - feel good about your electric car. Don’t worry about the 6 Year old mining the cobalt in the Congo for the battery.

What part of contaminating ground water and blowing up mountains to get lithium for batteries is good for the planet? And this is from The NY Times, not the most conservative source
Lithium Mining Projects May Not Be Green Friendly - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/06/business/lithium-mining-race.html)

Here’s a thoroughly modern riddle: what links the battery in your smartphone with a dead yak floating down a Tibetan river? The answer is lithium – the reactive alkali metal that powers our phones, tablets, laptops and electric cars.
The spiralling environmental cost of our lithium battery addiction | WIRED UK (https://www.wired.co.uk/article/lithium-batteries-environment-impact)

In the case of cobalt, 60% of the world’s supply comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo where large numbers of unregulated mines use children as young as seven as miners.
Child labour, toxic leaks: the price we could pay for a greener future | Green economy | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/03/child-labour-toxic-leaks-the-price-we-could-pay-for-a-greener-future)

[Drakeswood]

[no, Tesla belongs to visitor arriving soon….thx
QUOTE=tsmall22204;thx
1971748]So you purchased an electric vehicle and do not know where a charging station is. Wow that is entitlement to the max.[/QUOTE]

[davem4616]

such a simple question (and yes the OP should have been able to figure it out by themselves)..but once again
an OP gets pounced upon by a few people that seem to enjoy 'putting people down' that aren't an exact duplicate of
themselves

thankfully the overwhelming majority of people in TV welcome newcomers and gladly help them get orientated to life in the villages

[MandoMan]

Where in the person’s question did they say the had a Tesla? Maybe considering buying one and just asking. Why do people find it so hard just to answer a simple question? Social media at it’s finest.

It was in the title of the post.

[JMintzer]

It was in the title of the post.

No, the title of the post simply said "Tesla Car Charging Stations"...

Maybe he was asking for a friend who was visiting?

[Neils]

$15 billion in subsidies to the oil industry. 38 cents a gallon in Florida taxes and 18 cents per gallon in federal tax. You were saying...

Wrong. Gas taxes pay for roads/bridges. Oil industry pays billions in leases to the Gov plus more billions in payroll taxes.

Elec cars use roads without paying maintenance

[retiredguy123]

I don’t understand all the hostility toward people that want to help the planet here. I keep seeing these kind of Replies when discussing gas versus battery. I own a Tesla and it’s the best car I’ve ever own. I also own an Evolution lithium battery golf cart and it’s also fantastic. To answer your question see this link. Fact Sheet | Fossil Fuel Subsidies: A Closer Look at Tax Breaks and Societal Costs | White Papers | EESI (https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-fossil-fuel-subsidies-a-closer-look-at-tax-breaks-and-societal-costs)

Fact is there isn’t a reason now that there are Lithium batteries not to own an Electric vehicle or golf cart. They require a lot less maintenance, last a whole lot longer and don’t contribute to the green house affect and climate change. If you don’t believe in science, believe in common sense. Try driving one and you’ll see. They are better in every way. Faster, quieter, maintenance free can be charged at home so you alway have a full tank the next morning etc. the prices are also coming down so they are affordable.
For me, the strongest argument against spending taxpayer money to "help the planet" is that other countries are doing nothing. And, when people who have several houses and a private jet promote energy conservation, it's laughable.

[OhioBuckeye]

Gas station on every corner. Not funded by Taxpayers.

Not tax payers, it’s called a Credit Card. Electric isn’t free!

[imalowany]

Yes - feel good about your electric car. Don’t worry about the 6 Year old mining the cobalt in the Congo for the battery.

What part of contaminating ground water and blowing up mountains to get lithium for batteries is good for the planet? And this is from The NY Times, not the most conservative source
Lithium Mining Projects May Not Be Green Friendly - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/06/business/lithium-mining-race.html)

Here’s a thoroughly modern riddle: what links the battery in your smartphone with a dead yak floating down a Tibetan river? The answer is lithium – the reactive alkali metal that powers our phones, tablets, laptops and electric cars.
The spiralling environmental cost of our lithium battery addiction | WIRED UK (https://www.wired.co.uk/article/lithium-batteries-environment-impact)

In the case of cobalt, 60% of the world’s supply comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo where large numbers of unregulated mines use children as young as seven as miners.
Child labour, toxic leaks: the price we could pay for a greener future | Green economy | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/03/child-labour-toxic-leaks-the-price-we-could-pay-for-a-greener-future)

That’s right I forgot oil never pollutes. What was I thinking. I forgot all the oil wells that spill millions or gallons of oil a year into the sea or by products going into the air. Silly me. There isn’t a perfect solution but solar power is getting closer. You need the batteries to store the Electricity as of right now is you produce it and what ever isn’t consumed is lost. Your point of a 6 year old working, it’s tragic but don’t wear anything as most are made by minors in 3rd world countries.

[JMintzer]

That’s right I forgot oil never pollutes. What was I thinking. I forgot all the oil wells that spill millions or gallons of oil a year into the sea or by products going into the air. Silly me. There isn’t a perfect solution but solar power is getting closer. You need the batteries to store the Electricity as of right now is you produce it and what ever isn’t consumed is lost. Your point of a 6 year old working, it’s tragic but don’t wear anything as most are made by minors in 3rd world countries.

Straw man argument...

No one said oil doesn't pollute...

As to your "don't wear anything made by minors in 3rd world countries" goes... Own any Nike products?

[Windguy]

$15 billion in subsidies to the oil industry. 38 cents a gallon in Florida taxes and 18 cents per gallon in federal tax. You were saying...
That’s a gross underestimate. Think about how many trillions of dollars we have spent to protect and control the oil fields in the Middle East. Oil has been heavily subsidized for generations. If we paid the real cost of gas at the pump, the price would be double digits.

[JMintzer]

That’s a gross underestimate. Think about how many trillions of dollars we have spent to protect and control the oil fields in the Middle East. Oil has been heavily subsidized for generations. If we paid the real cost of gas at the pump, the price would be double digits.

I do believe that OPEC is controlling the oil fields in the Middle East...

[golfing eagles]

Fact is there isn’t a reason now that there are Lithium batteries not to own an Electric vehicle or golf cart. They require a lot less maintenance, last a whole lot longer and don’t contribute to the green house affect and climate change. If you don’t believe in science, believe in common sense. Try driving one and you’ll see. They are better in every way. Faster, quieter, maintenance free can be charged at home so you alway have a full tank the next morning etc. the prices are also coming down so they are affordable.

Get a life! You are paying a gas tax! Ever hear about Global Warming? Save our planet for your kids and grand kids before it is too late for them! Stop listening to the climate and vaccine deniers.

And there's two more to add to the (misguided) bandwagon.

Believe in science???? OK, here's the science-------

We are currently in an ICE AGE, and have been in one for approx. the last 5 million years. During this ice age, there have been periods of glaciation and periods of interglacial thaws, each cycle lasting about 60,000 years. Currently, we are on the warming side of the interglacial thaw curve, and will be so for the next 10-20,000 years, until we hit maximum warming and the planet again begins to cool, headed for another period of glaciation. This cycle has repeated itself dozens of times over the last 5 million years, and HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SUVs, FOSSIL FUELS, or "green" politics. PERIOD. Guess what? In 10,000 years, all our major coastal cities will be under 100+ feet of water. And 30,000 years after that, NYC will again be under 2 miles of ice.
Why is this happening???? Because land mass absorbs heat and water reflects it. (simple, right?). When more water is tied up in ice, there is less ocean water exposed and more land exposed, so the planet slowly warms, ending the period of glaciation. The reverse occurs when more ocean is exposed after thawing. Hence the cyclical and geological nature of "climate change". Notice THERE ARE NO SUVS INVOLVED.
Want to know why the planet was at least 10 degrees warmer 60 million years ago???? To answer that you have to understand that the NUMBER ONE greenhouse gas is water vapor, NOT CO2. About that time both the Rocky Mountains and the Himalayan Mountains arose. Tall mountains act as a heat sink by removing water vapor in the form of rain, hence reducing the number one greenhouse gas and cooling the planet. (Again, NO SUVs)
Now inevitably, one or more of the gullible will post that 80+% of the climate scientists feel that carbon emissions contribute to global warming. I will counter that 80+% of climate scientists are dependent upon government funding for survival, and "climate change" is the political flavor (hoax) of the last 20 years. If you look at the scientists that are not receiving federal grants, they tend to agree that fossil fuels, to date, have had little to no impact on climate. Very simply, the power of the sun and geologic forces is millions of times greater that your Chevy Tahoe. Those that think there is some impact from man's activity state that it is due the rise of agriculture in Asia over the last 8,000 years, and not fossil fuels.

So, you wanted to believe in science and common sense. There it is in a nutshell, laid out in easy to understand terms. And despite that, I'm willing to bet that those facts won't change a single mind, because, like the author of "An Inconvenient Truth", they are generally true believers and zealots. By the way, Al, how come all the ice caps haven't disappeared like they were supposed to by 2010? In some places they are growing. How inconvenient is that to your bogus theory?????

So anyone who wants to pull off the road every few hours and recharge, have at it. The local power company thanks you. And I thank you since I'll be hundreds of miles ahead of you on a long trip

[Windguy]

It was in the title of the post.

Nothing in the title said the OP owned a Tesla.

[Windguy]

I do believe that OPEC is controlling the oil fields in the Middle East...

Say what? We have spent trillions fighting wars and defending access to those oil fields. I wasn’t talking about controlling the price of gas.

[Papa_lecki]

That’s right I forgot oil never pollutes. What was I thinking. I forgot all the oil wells that spill millions or gallons of oil a year into the sea or by products going into the air. Silly me. There isn’t a perfect solution but solar power is getting closer. You need the batteries to store the Electricity as of right now is you produce it and what ever isn’t consumed is lost. Your point of a 6 year old working, it’s tragic but don’t wear anything as most are made by minors in 3rd world countries.

WOW - Glad you’re okay with childhood slave labor. If you read the article (which I did) it’s actually 7 year olds, not 6.

Solar is great, but THE BATTERIES are more of a disaster for the environment than oil.

I mostly wear Lulu Lemon
Lululemon currently manufactures its products in several different locations including Canada, the United States, Peru, China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Israel, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Switzerland. The lululemon site reports that factory conditions are safe, clean, air conditioned, have adequate lighting and are overall healthy.

I think I’ve owned 3 pair of ‘Nike’s in my life.

[graciegirl]

Any charging stations nearby?

Find an EV Charging Station Near You | EV Fast Charging Stations Map (https://www.evgo.com/find-a-charger/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**Elevated%20-%20PPC%20Search%20Non%20Brand%20-%20Find%20a%20Charger&campaignid=316309588&adgroupid=1360096139692955&adid=)

[Roron123]

441 at WAWA and 44 in Brownwood at the Hotel

[JMintzer]

Say what? We have spent trillions fighting wars and defending access to those oil fields. I wasn’t talking about controlling the price of gas.

Those who pump the oil control the fields... OPEC...

[JMintzer]

Say what? We have spent trillions fighting wars and defending access to those oil fields. I wasn’t talking about controlling the price of gas.

Then why did you specifically mention "the price of gas"?

[DAVES]

Gas station on every corner. Not funded by Taxpayers.

People will argue about anything. Roughly 110 years ago. gas stations? You would buy gasoline by the gallon from a hardware store. As far as funded by taxpayers. Not sure which is more true oil is so complex and confusing but there is plenty of taxpayer substitutes and taxes charged. No longer posted on the pump but what you/we pay for gasoline is roughly 1/3 taxes.

Not just rebates on electric cars but electricity also gets tax subsidies. An interesting issue is if the tax on gasoline pays some part, who knows of the expense to build and maintain roads, electric cars do not pay.

Solutions are far harder to find than complaints and that has always been so. Fair? Yet, another endless debate with no answer. If, anyone cares, my car is gasoline.

[golfing eagles]

People will argue about anything. Roughly 110 years ago. gas stations? You would buy gasoline by the gallon from a hardware store. As far as funded by taxpayers. Not sure which is more true oil is so complex and confusing but there is plenty of taxpayer substitutes and taxes charged. No longer posted on the pump but what you/we pay for gasoline is roughly 1/3 taxes.

Not just rebates on electric cars but electricity also gets tax subsidies. An interesting issue is if the tax on gasoline pays some part, who knows of the expense to build and maintain roads, electric cars do not pay.

Solutions are far harder to find than complaints and that has always been so. Fair? Yet, another endless debate with no answer. If, anyone cares, my car is gasoline.

Returning the favor you gave me-----I DON'T CARE:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

But, off the record, great choice!

[butlerism]

OP.
Electricity costs more than gasoline.
Pay for your volts, it is not free or green.
Also....
Owning an electric car implies you live on a leash.

Wake up

[ProfessorDave]

Many Wawa stations.

[Windguy]

Then why did you specifically mention "the price of gas"?
Because I was referring to the taxes on the gas. We now subsidize oil by spending trillions protecting the oil fields with our military. If we got the tax money needed to fund the Fifth Fleet from gas taxes instead of income taxes, gas would be over $10/gallon.

And, what’s really sad about how much it costs us to control and protect the oil fields is that we (the US) use only a small fraction of that oil.

[Nellmack]

I don't live in TV and I've never responded to a thread but this topic gets my juices flowing and I have to jump in.
I've owned a Tesla for 6.5 years and it's the best car I've ever had, hands down....not even close. I have 125k miles on the car and still have the same breaks, in fact, the only thing I've done is changed tires. Breaking is far superior because of one pedal driving. You accelerate with your right foot and when you take your foot off the accelerator the regenerative breaking pulls you back (kind of like down shifting in a manual transmission car) so you very rarely use your breaks (maybe 10% of the time). No oil changes, no radiator flushing, no transmission work and I get over the air updates about every other month. That means while my car is charging (at night) in my garage Tesla installs software updates that make the car better. Better high speed efficiency, better maps, better - I can go on and on.

Tesla charging stations are there for long road trips, not for use of daily charging. I have a dryer outlet at my home, my office, and my summer home. I pay for my electric and the gas mileage equivalent is something like 136 mpg compared to a ICE (internal combustion engine) that gets 32 miles mpg. Once you drive an electric car you shutter at filling up a gas car for $65. Here's a fact for everyone, we're going to run out of oil someday, that's guaranteed. Sustainable energy is the way to go. Solar, wind, geothermal, hydro power are no brainers. What's the downside? I get it that most of the TV population are older folks but one thing if for sure, electric cars are better in every way and there's a very good chance your children will own an electric car and your grand children will probably only be able to buy an electric car when they're old enough. They're faster, safer, cheaper to operate, less moving parts and you don't have to carry around 20 gallons of highly flammable liquid under your back seat.

I can hear the typewriters going already. Car fires. Everyone can stop typing, ICE vehicles are 11 times more likely to catch fire. I'm not political. I'm not a salesmen. I like to think about the future and I love to drive. I'm a car guy. Electric cars are far superior and understand that most older folks won't buy one but they are the future.

As far as taxes go.... the federal government will figure out a way to correct the loss of highway taxes on electric vehicles, that I'm sure of. I hope I've informed some folks, I don't mean to upset anyone. :)

[positiveinlife]

Any charging stations nearby?

New Wa Wa gas station on 441 has several.

[npwalters]

I don't live in TV and I've never responded to a thread but this topic gets my juices flowing and I have to jump in.
I've owned a Tesla for 6.5 years and it's the best car I've ever had, hands down....not even close. I have 125k miles on the car and still have the same breaks, in fact, the only thing I've done is changed tires. Breaking is far superior because of one pedal driving. You accelerate with your right foot and when you take your foot off the accelerator the regenerative breaking pulls you back (kind of like down shifting in a manual transmission car) so you very rarely use your breaks (maybe 10% of the time). No oil changes, no radiator flushing, no transmission work and I get over the air updates about every other month. That means while my car is charging (at night) in my garage Tesla installs software updates that make the car better. Better high speed efficiency, better maps, better - I can go on and on.

Tesla charging stations are there for long road trips, not for use of daily charging. I have a dryer outlet at my home, my office, and my summer home. I pay for my electric and the gas mileage equivalent is something like 136 mpg compared to a ICE (internal combustion engine) that gets 32 miles mpg. Once you drive an electric car you shutter at filling up a gas car for $65. Here's a fact for everyone, we're going to run out of oil someday, that's guaranteed. Sustainable energy is the way to go. Solar, wind, geothermal, hydro power are no brainers. What's the downside? I get it that most of the TV population are older folks but one thing if for sure, electric cars are better in every way and there's a very good chance your children will own an electric car and your grand children will probably only be able to buy an electric car when they're old enough. They're faster, safer, cheaper to operate, less moving parts and you don't have to carry around 20 gallons of highly flammable liquid under your back seat.

I can hear the typewriters going already. Car fires. Everyone can stop typing, ICE vehicles are 11 times more likely to catch fire. I'm not political. I'm not a salesmen. I like to think about the future and I love to drive. I'm a car guy. Electric cars are far superior and understand that most older folks won't buy one but they are the future.

As far as taxes go.... the federal government will figure out a way to correct the loss of highway taxes on electric vehicles, that I'm sure of. I hope I've informed some folks, I don't mean to upset anyone. :)

Interesting post even though I don't completely buy into it. Electric is not without it's down side. Case in point; California recently asked owners NOT to charge their cars for a 48 hour period due to a strain on the power grid. Imagine if 100% of the cars in CA and surrounding states were electric.

Tesla would not be in business today had not the government subsidized the cost. You did not pay the true cost of production plus some profit on your vehicle.

Questions: how far can you travel before you have to recharge? How long does it take to recharge from 10% capacity? Do you believe electric as a only vehicle is currently a viable option for those that want to take long road trips?

Not sure that I would want a system that brakes every time I take my foot off the accelerator but to be fair; I have not tried it. The cost of brakes over the lifespan of any car is pretty insignificant.

Like you I believe pure electric is the future but it won't happen until major strides are made in battery technology.

[JMintzer]

Because I was referring to the taxes on the gas. We now subsidize oil by spending trillions protecting the oil fields with our military. If we got the tax money needed to fund the Fifth Fleet from gas taxes instead of income taxes, gas would be over $10/gallon.

And, what’s really sad about how much it costs us to control and protect the oil fields is that we (the US) use only a small fraction of that oil.

Well, until very recently, we were no longer importing oil from the Middle East and we were a net oil exporter...

[keepsake]

I purchased some Lithium Iron batteries for my solar plant. $3200 for 14kw storage.

[twinklesweep]

OP.
Electricity costs more than gasoline.
Pay for your volts, it is not free or green.
Also....
Owning an electric car implies you live on a leash.

Wake up

I don’t have a stake in this discussion, but I’m curious to see documentation on one point, since most of us use both these commodities:

“Electricity costs more than gasoline.”

Thank you.

[Ringo7648]

Any charging stations nearby?

Your garage - - - supplied power from coal generating plant!

[Northerner52]

The WaWa on 441 at intersection of 466 in Lady Lake

[Nellmack]

Your garage - - - supplied power from coal generating plant!

Not always. More and more energy companies are trying to include renewables (solar & wind mostly) and others are using cleaner generating solutions like natural gas & nuclear.

[JoMar]

Your garage - - - supplied power from coal generating plant!

And your point is?