Mercedes vs Tesla Supercharging (which should I pick?)

[rodhx]

I prefer the Mercedes-branded Chargepoints to Tesla. I use them whenever I stop at Bucee's.

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[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

The Benz chargers are really cool engineering. Retractable arms, retractable cable guides, easy screens, NACS + CCS in 1 unit. Which is is cheaper, then open.

https://mercedesbenzhpc.com/ If it's one of these pictured, it's an Alpitronic HYC400 that MB bought and rebranded. It's the same unit Ionna uses (which is a JV between MB and a few other automakers).

 

[lefkonj]

https://mercedesbenzhpc.com/ If it's one of these pictured, it's an Alpitronic HYC400 that MB bought and rebranded. It's the same unit Ionna uses (which is a JV between MB and a few other automakers).

that is my understanding of the hardware. It is the best solution I have encountered so far.

 

[RedRaiderRivian]

that is my understanding of the hardware. It is the best solution I have encountered so far.

Yes. Better hardware and more reliable cable cooling which means they don't derate like the Tesla V3 units. I had a V3 unit at Buc-ees derate to 110 KW last night and my battery was only at 35%. Luckily I only needed to charge to 50% to make it home.

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