[Ladogaboy]

My assumption is that this will be a benefit for early adopters. Basically, if you are one of the people who buy the first x1,000 Tesla S models, you will be given free access to the charge network. Anyone after that initial stage will have to pay for their usage.

I am curious how difficult it would be to make a J1772 adapter that would allow Volts to charge off that network. If the station were in a convenient location, it might be worth the time to stop.

 

[Ladogaboy]

I am curious.

How much does the Volt's ICE weigh? How much would enough batteries weigh to make the range of a BEV Volt equivalent to that of the ICE'd Volt? Or, put another way, how much additional electric only range would one get with batteries that weigh as much as the Volt's ICE and/or take up the same amount of space?

Including all components and gasoline, probably 600 to 800 lbs. Meaning, at best, replacing all of the ICE components would net you the battery mass to go another 100 miles or so. Basically, a total range of maybe 150 miles.

 

[Ladogaboy]

Your assumption would be incorrect. Free supercharging is in effect for all 85kwh models.
Part of the reason it isn't even an option for the 40kwh Tesla's is it would fry that size battery pack or have to slow down to the point where you may as well be doing level 2 charging. And it that case why take up a spot when someone else can take advantage of the capabilities of the supercharger.

I don't see how that makes my assumption incorrect. It is not financially feasible for Tesla to offer this long term. Possibly for this initial group of 85 kWh models, but I can't see it being a sustained program (unless, of course, they are charging a yearly fee, which makes it not free). Now, you might have understood me to say that after a certain period, these currently free-supercharging 85 kWh models will no longer be able to charge for free. That is not what I'm saying. I'm saying that next year, or the year after, Tesla will no longer be offering this service for new car buyers.