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There is a proposed SC in downtown Bethesda on the 2018 map. This would be a separate site and warrants its own thread. If we want to use an existing thread, I’d recommend the one for the original two-stall charger.

I charged at 3AM on Saturday. No attendant, no ICEing, no parking fee enforcement.

Wawa is plenty delicious. I'm content to just eat there. :p

DCUSA in Columbia Heights is one location. I haven't heard about a location in downtown proper yet. Thanks for the intel, Robin. That location would be immensely helpful for the return leg of round-trips to Shenandoah or wineries.

Is that payment required if you remain in the vehicle? That's the pressing question for me, as I'll be relying on this charger heavily.

I'm sure they can install a signal repeater for cellular access. DCUSA is a good location -- there aren't any other large, cheap garages with spare capacity in uptown DC. I've never seen this garage fill up. The first floor, yes, but not the whole thing.

As a former Chicago resident, I applaud the siting of this charger. As Tesla states, the point is to enable urban EV ownership. It's smart to locate these SCs in common-access garages in high-density, affluent neighborhoods with high potential Tesla market share. They're better suited for their...

I can attest to that. :D

You're right about traffic congestion. That right turn onto Waterfront sometimes takes forever. For off-peak travel, the location is quite easy to get to. Tesla owners supercharging may be offered a waiver on parking fees, such as occurs at the Savannah airport location. I strongly disagree...

Tamarack Plaza has a Ruby Tuesday's. My spidey-sense says it's most likely to be at the restaurant, given the chain's agreement with Tesla.

An oligopoly can be an inefficient market; thus far, it's been full of half-assed charging equipment and compliance-mobiles. Just as Tesla catalyzed the electrification of cars, Tesla will catalyze the electrification of fueling. Tesla SCs are the only competent DC fast chargers in use, and by...

The purpose of SCs will change over time. As a city-dweller, I'm constantly amazed at the one-sided arguments presented by suburban homeowners with their own private garages. Over half of Americans (and even more Europeans or Asians) don't live like that. I and many others would be willing to...

Woodbridge is "bad" because Tesla navigation tells you to take Prince William Parkway and Telegraph Road, which adds 10-20 minutes round-trip. Going southbound, the charger is 3-5 minutes from the freeway via the Dale City exit, and going northbound the freeway is 3-5 minutes from the charger...

The car is sold, for $58,690. Thanks for everyone's interest! (is there a way to close an old thread? if not, no worries)

It's part of my auction package, and the auction ends Saturday night. If the current bidder doesn't work out, I'll let you know. :)