Originally Posted by vulnox

More and more, public EVSEs are charging "idle" fees to get people to move, but like many fees, they can be disregarded by those that don't worry about 50 cents or $1/hr if they get to keep their, usually, nicer parking spot.
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Idle fees just need to be something like $5/hr. If you try to unplug and leave your car in the spot, put a number on the sign next to the EVSE with the local towing company. People need to learn now and not when EVs are more commonplace.

Originally Posted by N4HHE

$5/hour is a pittance.

If half the bays are in use at a Tesla Supercharger one is charged $0.50/minute idle fee. $1.00/minute if all (but the one you are parked) are in use.

As for towing, the EVSE is locked to the vehicle for the duration. It can not be removed without unlocking the vehicle so as to prevent theft of mobile EVSEs which plug into common outlets. Also prevents vandalism. Some think it is funny to unplug a charging EV.

Originally Posted by N4HHE

Good for you. While it lasts.

A 120V outlet should put 2 miles of range in the Lightning every hour connected.

Originally Posted by jwoznica

Just got an email from my dealer this morning. I set up a time to go place an order.

Originally Posted by Pioneer74

I'd be interested to know when they have you coming in to place an order. The order bank hasn't opened and there is no order guide on the dealer site yet.

Originally Posted by jwoznica

I go up Thursday.

Originally Posted by Pioneer74

Well, unless they open up the order bank on the Lightning when they open up the general 2022 model on Wednesday, you may be making that trip for nothing. I think your dealer is guessing.

Originally Posted by jwoznica

I guess we'll find out together!

Originally Posted by idrive

Curious, have you already made a reservation and submitted your $100 deposit? If so, how long ago?

thanks