Tesla Superchargers - Bristol Cribbs Causeway

[dsimpkins]

As I was dragged by the family to Cribbs Causeway today I decided to test out the Tesla Superchargers there as they are open to all EVs. I used the ones by John Lewis in car park A. If you're on travels along the M5, Cribbs Causeway is very close to junction 17 of the M5.

There's plenty of chargers (12 I think), and all 250kW capable. For the first time I saw the car charge to its full potential, hit 121kW in the early part of the charge, and slowed towards the end. These chargers are slightly more expensive than the other two locations in Bristol that are open to all EVs, and are 55p per kWh at peak times to non members.

I was the single non Tesla EV charging, and you could see some strange looks from Tesla owners, they probably don't know these chargers are open to all.

 

[Rolfe]

One does rather tend to feel like a cat in a dog suit.

 

[dsimpkins]

I've not tried dressing as either a dog or a cat, tried The Hulk once. Took about a week, and multiple showers to get rid of all traces of green face paint.

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Was myself at the New?Tesla Superchargers at the Eastgate Center Bristol yesterday.
X8 I believe, outside of Burger King.

According to Tesla the UK is a ' Minor Outlying Island'

They're probably right.

 

[Rolfe]

Elon's little joke.

 

[dsimpkins]

Was myself at the New?Tesla Superchargers at the Eastgate Center Bristol yesterday.
X8 I believe, outside of Burger King.

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According to Tesla the UK is a ' Minor Outlying Island'

Their probably right.

Yes, I've used those ones too. Only ones I haven't tried yet, are the ones near Cribbs Causeway at the Tesla Preowned centre.

 

[PJWey]

I use mostly Tesla Superchargers, have used Bristol Tesla Preowned Centre, only my MG4 and a Polestar charging there. Also if Tesla owners want to act entitled ask them to chill out. We are driving the affordable EV Elon has dreamed of… yay!

 

[JAD]

I used the Tesla open to all at Uttoxeter services on the A50 (Staffordshire). Absolutely brilliant..........started charging at 138 kW before reducing. I was all alone in the Starbucks enjoying a coffee when behold........ another MG4 turned up. We looked great together, and not a Tesla in sight!

 

[StreetPea]

As I was dragged by the family to Cribbs Causeway today I decided to test out the Tesla Superchargers there as they are open to all EVs. I used the ones by John Lewis in car park A. If you're on travels along the M5, Cribbs Causeway is very close to junction 17 of the M5.

There's plenty of chargers (12 I think), and all 250kW capable. For the first time I saw the car charge to its full potential, hit 121kW in the early part of the charge, and slowed towards the end. These chargers are slightly more expensive than the other two locations in Bristol that are open to all EVs, and are 55p per kW at peak times to non members.

I was the single non Tesla EV charging, and you could see some strange looks from Tesla owners, they probably don't know these chargers are open to all.

Glad to know these 100% work and generally seem a little quieter. Have a long drive to see relatives in Devon so would normally stop at Gordano. As they only have Tesla-only superchargers, this is now my stop on the way.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[TedB]

Looking in the Tesla app it doesn’t show the Tesla chargers as being open to non Tesla drivers. It does show a bank of Gridserves next to them.

 

[StreetPea]

Looking in the Tesla app it doesn’t show the Tesla chargers as being open to non Tesla drivers. It does show a bank of Gridserves next to them.

It does in the ZapMap app

 

[StreetPea]

It does in the ZapMap appView attachment 27194

And here it is on the Tesla website

 

[TedB]

Just realised you’re looking at Cribbs Causeway at J17 and I was looking at Gordano at J19 ?

 

[StreetPea]

Just realised you’re looking at Cribbs Causeway at J17 and I was looking at Gordano at J19 ?

Yeah that’d be it. My usual stop was Gordano but now having to change to Cribbs. Going to be fun getting in and out of there in that traffic ?

 

[dsimpkins]

Your alternative is the Tesla approved used centre at Cribbs Causeway. Possibly easier to get to/from with regard to Traffic. Also J17 M5.