Tesla Working on 'Metal Snake' Charger
After a successful 2014, what does Tesla have in store for its owners this year?
Well one thing current and future Model S owners can look forward to is a charger that will automatically move out from the wall and connect “like a solid metal snake,” according to a tweet from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. While it might sound like science-fiction, Musk promises that he’s “for realz” on the project and clarified that it’ll work with all existing Model S cars, not just future ones.
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Musk didn’t mention whether the system will be available at public Supercharger stations or only available for customers’ homes, but it appears that this solid metal snake charger will make things a little more convenient for Model S owners, allowing them to plug in without even leaving their car.
Btw, we are actually working on a charger that automatically moves out from the wall & connects like a solid metal snake. For realz.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 31, 2014
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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