Tesla Model Y

I never use CCS charging on my 24 model Y, maybe 2-3 times (definitely twice, once at supercharger and one easygo) - but the last two times I've tried to use it have been terrible failures - both late at night with no time to properly troubleshoot:

1. At a CircleK fast charger last novemeber - didn't have an app or anything, just tried to use the supposed credit card tap, but couldnt get it to work at all, no matter how many permutations of plugging it in, tapping, following instructions etc. I chalked this down to a shite or broken charger set up and carried on to my destination, using a regular Type 2 charger.
2. Tonight the wife tried to go to an Ionity charger - she didnt have the app or anything, tried to follow the instructions for scanning QR code and paying online, she did everything, got charged 40 quid but could not get it to start charging. She called me pretty upset - I had the app installed (but never used it before) and tried to initiate the charging on my phone for her - tried 2 different chargers there, I was charged 40 euro each time, neither successfully started a charge.

She found a Type 2 22kw charger nearby, plugged in and I was able to start the charge with the providers app on my phone and start charging with no issue.

Now, thats twice on 2 different chargers that CCS charging has failed - I can't recall the exact messages in the Tesla app but the car definitely recognizes its plugged in, just won't charge. am I being really stupid and doing something wrong in the above scenarios? I am certainly not a luddite and have used fast chargers before with our Ioniq (rarely, but always successfully with ESB and easygo)

Likely problem with the car or am I missing something obvious?

Very, VERY angry wife is selling the car tomorrow for a petrol on the way home…

I think with ionity you pay first then plug in, worth going back and trying it yourself tho (and setting the app up aswell while at it)

have a look at this

The trade in value is the trade value, the booster is applied to your account seperately

I use ionity athlone several times with Model Y. I have the app. Never an issue but the process takes a minute or two. The €40 should automatically refund to your payment card when charging hasn't been successful as I had a similar issue once with my ioniq 28.

Decent range too. Think this will interest buyers cross-shopping from brands that have let them down.

Real life in action. My wife would be very reluctant heading to a public charge point. If anything went wrong that would be the end of it! I know some people might call this EV FUD but it’s just real life response to new technology which I’m sure will dissipate in time.

Which is why it’s understandable why some people continue to buy hybrids and PHEVs even when those enlightened consider EVs would be a better or equally good option

Would anyone like to speculate on the claimed range discrepancy between the CPO Model Ys at the moment? I'm assuming Tesla have scanned the cars and for whatever reason (fast charging %?) we have two identical cars with a significant range difference. Both same generation and same battery types?

Everybody is different, something some people don’t like to make allowances for. I’ve no issues with using any public chargers but sometimes they really test my patience. It’s a bit ridiculous at this stage that people can’t simply plug in, charge and pay just like at automated petrol/ diesel pumps without having to faff around with bloody app and such like. All in good time just like late EV adopters

😄 like referenced earlier, practice makes perfect. Was that during the heady era of free public charging? Pretty good incentive to suceed

It's a strange one alright, have noticed it a few times. Looks like they sometimes quote WLTP and other times they quote what the car says, ie EPA less estimated degradation.

free acceleration boost

Free hitch, free paint upgrade, enhanced autopilot.

They seem to be now outweighed by better tech, more range and less money.

I’m not seeing any benefit in buying a launch edition at the current price, maybe someone will show me what I’m missing.