Supercharger etiquette
Most charging etiquette comes down to one idea: a charger is shared, so use it, then free it.
The rules most drivers agree on
- Charge to what you need on busy sites. Above 80%, charging is slow and you hold up others. Tesla may cap busy sites at a lower limit for everyone.
- Move when you're done. Idle fees exist for a reason. Set a phone notification.
- Don't park in a charging bay unless you're charging. That includes electric cars that are full.
- On V2 Superchargers, pick a free pair. Stalls 1A and 1B share power. See stall pairing.
- Don't take two bays. If a non-Tesla car needs to stretch the cable across, that's a design issue, not rudeness. V4 posts with longer cables help.
- If there's a queue, join it. At busy sites, drivers waiting usually form an informal queue. Ask who is next.
- Don't unplug someone else's car. Even if it looks finished. On a socket charger, the cable may be theirs.
- Leave the charger tidy. Hang the cable up so it doesn't get run over.
Hotel and street chargers
At hotels, move in the morning if others are waiting. On streets, follow the bay's time limit and any council restrictions.