A Surprise Supercharger Discovery on My Tesla Cybertruck Road Trip

in #tesla4 days ago


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One of the things I’ve learned from taking road trips in my Tesla Cybertruck is that preparation is key—especially when it comes to charging. Before every long journey, I make it a point to charge up to 100%, aiming to minimize unnecessary stops. On this latest trip with my family, I had the same plan in mind: leave fully charged and drive straight to Orlando without stopping.

However, as with any road trip, conditions can throw surprises your way. This time, it was a mix of colder-than-usual weather and the fact that it was a busy Friday afternoon. The combination of these two factors meant that my range was depleting a bit faster than expected. The Tesla navigation system, which I typically use as a backup reference rather than a hard rule, recommended a charging stop. While I initially considered pushing forward, I decided to play it safe—plus, I could use a stretch break.

Discovering the New Generation of Tesla Superchargers

As we pulled into the designated charging station, I immediately noticed something different. This wasn’t just any ordinary Tesla Supercharger—it appeared to be a new generation of chargers in a large, well-organized parking lot. I’ve used plenty of Superchargers in the past, but something about these felt upgraded, even beyond just aesthetics.

Curious, I plugged in and took the opportunity to walk around, use the restroom, and let the family stretch their legs. What I wasn’t expecting was just how much charge I’d gain in that short time. By the time I got back, over 150 miles had been added to my battery—faster than I recall experiencing before.

A Reminder of How Quickly Technology Evolves

This experience reinforced something I often think about when it comes to EVs—technology keeps evolving, often in ways we don’t fully appreciate until we experience them firsthand. Just a few years ago, charging stops were longer and felt more like a necessary inconvenience. Now, with improved infrastructure and faster charging speeds, these stops are becoming quicker and more efficient.

As someone who has embraced the transition to EVs, it’s great to see the continued progress. Charging technology is improving, range anxiety is diminishing, and road trips are becoming more seamless than ever. The infrastructure around EVs continues to expand, giving more people viable alternatives for the future.

This road trip was yet another reminder that we are living through an era of rapid innovation. The next time I hit the road, I’ll be keeping an eye out for more of these upgraded Superchargers—because with improvements like these, the future of EV travel is looking even brighter.

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What is in those vented boxes?

Those are the power generators for the charging site.

!lolz
So, this electric car needs a diesel engine to keep it going?
That is absurdly funny.

No... maybe generator is not the right name but it is the energy box to regulate the voltage of all the charges of the site...

Transformers?

How many jazz musicians does it take to replace a lightbulb?
A-one, a-two, a one-two-three-four!

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