EV Charging

[robl45]

I googled and found old information, can someone give me the latest info on EV charging at Universal, specifically Tesla? I believe there is no charging at any of the lower tier resorts, only at the express pass resorts and citywalk? I believe most of them are also at Valet?

Assuming this is correct, what is the chance of them being available and being able to use it? IE. If I drive up with just about a dead battery, is there a good shot they will be able to plug me in if I drive up for the day?

I am planning currently to get the top annual pass that has valet parking included so I can do the charging there if needed. What is the recommended/expected tip for valet parking at Universal?

 

[schumigirl]

If you Google Plugshare and the Loews/Universal Orlando hotels it gives you the locations and types of chargers available and includes recent reviews from folks who have used them.

 

[robl45]

any ideas on the top for the valet ? Do I tip more for having them charge the vehicle?

 

[robl45]

Circling back on this, after going Nov 10th and using Valet. I pulled in with around 26% charge and they charged it to 54%. Is this normal or do they normally charge it to full? Just want to make sure I have the correct expectations.

 

[georgina]

Circling back on this, after going Nov 10th and using Valet. I pulled in with around 26% charge and they charged it to 54%. Is this normal or do they normally charge it to full? Just want to make sure I have the correct expectations.

Assuming you are not driving a Tesla and the chargers are only level 2, which are fairly slow; with only 2 available and potentially others also needing them, I'm not surprised. Even with the fast chargers we usually only charge to 85% because the rate of charge slows dramatically after that point.

 

[kanerf]

A lot of places will only let you charge for two hours. Valet probably does the same.

 

[robl45]

It is a Tesla

 

[georgina]

It is a Tesla

Ah, I don't know much about Teslas. They seem to have a pretty extensive charger network throughout the east coast area, I would think there should be somewhere else to charge up other than the Universal valet? Having a non-Tesla EV, we had some fun driving to WV from the DC area, plugged into my sister's ordinary 110 outlet for 48 hours to charge up. But a fast charger gets us to 85% in 25 minutes.

 

[robl45]

So I'm guessing then that expecting around 25% charge or so is where my expectations should be? Would be nice to get to 100 so I don't have to stop on the way home, but if the expectation is around 25% at least if I roll in with 6% I know I'm rolling out around 30% and can figure out which supercharger I can make it to.

 

[Jessem1133]

So I'm guessing then that expecting around 25% charge or so is where my expectations should be? Would be nice to get to 100 so I don't have to stop on the way home, but if the expectation is around 25% at least if I roll in with 6% I know I'm rolling out around 30% and can figure out which supercharger I can make it to.

Is charging before you get there not an option...?

 

[robl45]

It is just a pain in the tush to stop