Sometimes, Teslas won't charge at public charging stations, leaving the only option left to recharge at home or find other charging locations. Beyond the charging issue, drivers may be left wondering why the charging session failed? Is there a problem with the public charging station, or is the car the cause? Are there problems with the cable or the power distribution network? There are several possibilities, and the causes must be determined step by step. When the car won't charge at a public charging station, it's advisable to change charging stations. This will help determine whether it was a one off occurrence or whether the charging failure is a sign of a deeper, more concrete problem. If the problem persists, the issue may be with the cable or the plug. Both should be checked, and if they're not compliant, damaged, or defective, they should be replaced with a new, compatible Tesla charging cable. If the network, and therefore the provider, is the cause, the solution is to change charging stations and choose another supplier. When the issue is the provider, it depends on corporate contracts between the car manufacturers and the energy company: without an agreement, charging at that brand's stations will be impossible.