Leading American automaker Tesla has just developed a very helpful management tool for its Supercharging network as it aims to promote the charging technology and the Navigate with Trip Planner feature.
The newly-developed tool enables users to access and check the real-time status of all of Tesla’s charging points in North America or maybe even beyond.
How does it work?
The tool features a color code, enabling users to seamlessly check which Supercharging stations are operating fine and which units are packed or broken. It can even support report submissions for service teams.
Users only need to zoom in and click on a certain charging station to access an additional status window, which offers key details regarding the particular charging site.
On the window’s right part, users can see a general table that includes the following relevant details about the entire Supercharging network:
- number of occupied stations at more than 50%, below 50%, or fully occupied
- level of wait times at less than 10 minutes, 10-20 minutes, or more than 20 minutes?
- number of down posts
- reduced service
- offline
- connectivity outage
- temporary closure
- scheduled outage
The tool enables customers to conveniently identify the weak spots of the Supercharging network. It is also effective when Tesla employs temporary free off-peak Supercharging hours promotions during holidays.
Apart from these, the tool also has the Tesla Navigate with Trip Planner, which helps calculate the drivers’ route with Superchargers along the way.
“Enter a destination on your touchscreen and Trip Planner will automatically calculate your route with Superchargers along the way. Trip Planner considers driving style, elevation, outside temperature, traffic, stall availability and more.”
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This kind of system is arguably a significant advantage for Tesla, which is currently pushing for the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adoption. Three American automakers have already decided to use the charging standard in their next-gen EVs by 2025, including Ford, GM, and Rivian.
In effect, many charging solutions providers have also joined the growing NACS family, including ABB E-Mobility and EVgo, among others.
You can watch Tesla’s promotional video for the Navigate with Trip Planner feature below:
