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Steps to Charge
Get the Tesla App: Download the Tesla app (version 4.2.3 or later) and create a Tesla account.
Find a Compatible Station: Use the Tesla app to locate Supercharger sites. Look for stations marked as "open to all vehicles" or those with "Magic Docks" (integrated NACS adapters).
Select Stall in App: Tap 'Charge Your EV' in the app, find your station, and select the specific stall number (e.g., 4A).
Plug In: Connect the CCS cable (or your NACS adapter if using one) to your BMW's charging port.
Start Charging: The charging should begin automatically within a couple of minutes; you can monitor status in the app.
Stop Charging: Tap 'Stop Charging' in the app, wait for the car to release, then press the button on the adapter (if used) to unlatch it, and return the cable.
Magic Docks: These stations have the NACS-to-CCS adapter built-in, so you just plug in; no separate adapter needed.
External Adapters: If the station doesn't have a Magic Dock, you'll need a NACS adapter (like the Lectron Vortex Plus) that connects to the Supercharger's NACS plug before plugging into your BMW's CCS port.
Cable Length: Some Supercharger cables might be too short for BMWs with front-mounted ports, so check the location.
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- It's great to know that you can charge a non-Tesla at these superchargers that have the sign saying "Tesla Vehicle Charging Only". Thanks!- Non Tesla loaders take 2 places when port is on wrong side. Happend during busy chargetime. Frustration by Tesla owners.
- Second video I’ve watched trying to find out peak charging speed. Not nearly so helpful if it’s really slow. Too bad he doesn’t say.
- Yup- no magic docs in Oregon that I could find with the Tesla app 😞 Hah! Then I read down in the comments and noticed that Boardman, OR has a station that would work. The only SuperCharger with the adaptor in Oregon in a town of less than 4,000 people. What's up with that?
- Can't wait for the Tesla NACS Connector and the Magic Dock to essentially "work". A few weeks ago, I decided to take a risk and charge my 2022 Volvo C40 Dual Motor EV at The Tesla Superchargers in Vicksburg, MS. Terrible charging experience! I loved the fact that the CCS Magic Dock was installed, but when I plugged it in, I couldn't really get a charge to go through from the Tesla "Charge your Non-Tesla" app. I tried this at 8 different stalls with the same connection error. So, I don't believe this is ready for Prime Time for Non-Tesla owners. Volvo Cars USA hasn't come out and certified the Magic Dock connection either. I landed up getting stranded in Vicksburg at 10% SOC and had to stay overnight at a hotel so I could charge at a L2 charger to my final destination (Baton Rouge, LA). I have had no issues going I40 East to Nashville, I40 West to Little Rock, AR and even Saint Louis (MO) utilizing Electrify America's DCFC.
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