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Originally Posted by saskflames69
http://www.teslamotors.com/en_CA/supercharger
I just found out that the entire province lacks any supercharger stations, yet I've seen a dozen or so Model S' driving around Saskatoon this summer.
Stupid question but you are able to charge these through a standard outlet at home, right?
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Yes, you can charge for any 110 or 220 outlet.. In fact its the best way to charge for battery life( recommended by Tesla and EV folks) . LiNiMO2 ( Lithuim Nickel Magnesium oxide) 18650 cells are not to be charged at a fast rate all the time. Super charger stations are a means of charging quickly for road trips. The heat alone will disrupt battery life. Half the battle with battery texh is education of care. Allot of people think e tech is just plug and play. The current tech avaliable today will last 7 plus years if you take care of it. Don't leave your batterys in a 100% state when not in use( Lithuim electrolyte actually degrades faster in a top end charged state). If you only drop your lv ( low voltage)to around 15 or 20 % then only charge to 80-90% state for shorter trips you will effectively double the life of the cells. You get the picture.....
I use the same 18650 cells (Panasonic A's) that Tesla uses in my 2 ebikes and emotos just as personal reference
Additonal references
Www.endless-sphere.com
http://my.teslamotors.com/roadster/charging