NowInc
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Correct. Which is prob why this isn't going to happen. However, amazing how all these chargers being installed work with the Volt.
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Correct. Which is prob why this isn't going to happen. However, amazing how all these chargers being installed work with the Volt.
Did they not they standardized the charging connection for all electric vehicles quite a while ago? If so, the stations should work for everything and not just the Volt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_J1772
FerretAfros
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They added electric charging stations at DLR's parking structure at the beginning of this year. Makes sense that they would install some at WDW too. From my understanding they are not free, so I would expect the WDW ones to also have a charging fee (in addition to the regular parking fee, of course)
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-stations-now-available-at-disneyland-resort/
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-stations-now-available-at-disneyland-resort/
That is actually pretty common place for most charging stations. Disney could eventually charge, and I suspect they will once demand goes up, but at this point in time, the electricity cost would be rather minimal given the few stations they will be installing and they will most likely just write it off as a promotional expense.
NowInc
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Yes and No. I'm not the expert on this (my boss is, however. Tesla owner and all), but from my understanding that although there is a standard, Tesla makes the better system.
I have little doubt that Tesla has a better system, but if the plug (for want of a better term) is the same, it should work across the board.
DisneyCane
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Trust me that somebody (not Disney) will be paying. If the customer isn't charged then one or more electric car manufacturer is paying to try and drive the market. Contrary to what electric car promoters want you to believe, the electricity is not free nor does it magically appear without needing to be produced. While it is cheaper to charge an electric car than it would to fill a gas powered car for the same distance, there is still a cost and there is no way that Disney would eat it.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
In the article that @PhotoDave219 posted it said some of the hotels and partners were offering free charging. There aren't many electric cars in FL so it's more of a gimmick to promote awareness and get people comfortable with electric cars. In CA there are many electric cars and an established charger network. It would not surprise me at all if DLR installed pay chargers while the ones at WDW were free...for now. As electric cars become more mainstream in FL they will eventually start charging.
TheRabbit
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True, so at what point will we see credit card readers at these charging stations? I've been to hotels across the country with one or two parking spots with chargers and none ever had you pay. So someone somewhere is paying for the electricity. Will it not be an issue until there are enough electric cars using them where it is noticable?
PhotoDave219
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Did any of you actually check the website of the program that this falls under?
http://driveelectricorlando.com/
http://driveelectricorlando.com/
freediverdude
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Yes, they need to build one that connects WDW and Disneyland. Being able to eat breakfast at WDW and lunch at Disneyland, now that's a vacation I would pay extra for.
AEfx
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I'm sure folks still won't; took me a minute to find, but according to them the cost of a "full tank" is generally about $3. That's why it's "free" so far in so many places, because at this point the cost is rather negligible.
At least that's what I gathered.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
From the site:
"Most electric vehicle renters find the cost to be far lower than renting a gasoline-powered vehicle, because there is no need to visit a gas station. And many of our travel partners offer free charging, making for a very cost-effective rental.
Costs at other charging stations vary, but a typical electric vehicle can be completely charged for about $3.00 in total. That’s compared to $60 for a typical mid-size gasoline-powered sedan."
They are offering the charge for free to "be green" and because it is going to be seldom used. A lot of people will never need to charge the car since they aren't traveling a lot of miles.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
Probably more likely to be plugged in at the hotel overnight instead. Also not necessarily efficient, but if it's like my office you get a good spot right by the front door
Most people with electric cars of their own would charge at home and not need to plug in at a theme park. The charges at the hotels are mostly for people renting electric cars as part of the program photoDave mentioned.
jt04
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Great idea. A Tesla station seems like a natural fit near the TTC (for MK resort guests staying on the monorail line) or near the Epcot monorail station.
muteki
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Awesome. Long overdue.
Most Chargepoint and Blink chargers use the "standard" J1772 connector for which Tesla provides an adapter. I used the adapter this weekend on a road trip and while it charges slow on most Level 2 chargers (~17 miles per hour) it's useful in a pinch. Leafs and Volts can use this without an adapter. Tesla used a proprietary connection because...
...they have developed their own rapid charging technology that they use at their SuperChargers. These chargers can only be used by Teslas and are free for life. Instead of 17 miles/hour charge they charge at almost 350 miles per hour at first before slowing down to top off the battery. This means that a 30 minute free charge gives you 170 miles of range. These use the standard Tesla connector which is different than the J1772 (hence the adapter above).
There are other standards such as the CHAdeMO rapid charging but that goes way beyond our conversation here. More importantly, I can finally park my car at a place where people will actually GET my license plate!!! Been thinking about taking the family of 5 on a roadtrip to Disneyland since I can drive there from WA for free using the Superchargers...