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In the UK, Ecotricity give me 52 fast-charges (30 minutes at 43kW) a year on their motorway (freeway) charging network for free as I use their 100% renewable tariff for my home electricity.

Tesla's allowance seems pretty weak by comparison. In fact, their allowance is only 35% of what Ecotricity offer.

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Can you use both?

If one has a Tesla, yes. I currently drive a Renault Zoe which is incompatible with Tesla superchargers, but had been considering buying a Model X.

A Tesla could charge at either 22kW using the Type 2 Mennekes connector, or if the owner has a CHAdeMO connector (about £250 from Tesla) at 50kW. Both a lot slower than a supercharger's 120kW.

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