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Vice President, Florida Tesla Enthusiasts · From Sarasota, Florida

Thanks, have you seen the utility transformer and meter? Larry

Several off-topic postings were removed and moved to: Enforcement of no parking to block the Superchargers. and Opening up the Supercharger Network to non-Teslas Larry

Yes, Tesla is providing EVGo with Tesla connectors. However, I was informed by Tesla that while they will provide Tesla connectors to the nation’s largest public fast-charging network, it is unlikely that they would do that for a single standalone installation. I find it puzzling that Tesla...

Blake Fuller is a member of our club and the current record holder for a production EV at the Pikes Peak Hill climb. He will be competing in the Mt. Washington Hill Climb in a Tesla Model S Plaid in a few days. Pikes Peak EV Record Holder seeks to make history driving a Model S Plaid in the...

John, As that sage philosopher, Dirty Harry, once said: "A man's got to know his limitations." Depending on the level of difficulty of a task, you have to decide whether to DIY it or hire a professional. When I needed to install an 80 amp Tesla Wall Connector, I hired a qualified electrician...

Initially, the OUC plan called for installing 16 Tesla Supercharger charging posts and 6 universal DC Fast Chargers. I am informed that the current plan calls for 22 generic DC Fast Chargers made by Power Electronics. OUC is requesting that Tesla provide Tesla connectors to allow Power...

I genuinely appreciate the suggestions posted here and encourage everyone to continue to post your thoughts. Still, in setting realistic expectations, you shouldn't assume that this design will be subject to a voting process. As a practical matter, the organization funding this specialty plate...

I received a response from the Executive Director of Drive Electric Florida. I don't know when he will be able to get to this request. Larry

The intent should be to attract all Plug-In Electric Vehicles, including plug-in hybrids. Larry

This endeavor requires a mature and respected organization with legislative clout. First, you need to persuade a legislator to sponsor a bill authorizing a specialty tag. Then you need the Florida legislature to approve it and the governor to sign it into law. Starting on the effective date...

Thanks Don, I am informed by Tesla that they are shooting for next Wednesday, July 21 to energize. Larry

Don, Thanks for all your photos and efforts. Tesla informs me that the correct meter can be installed today Larry

The Perry Supercharger is operational. Larry

John & Rob, This is a suggestion that I put to the leadership of the Drive Electric Florida (DEFL) coalition of which our club is a voting member. The Executive Director of DEFL is a registered lobbyist and would know the right legislators. Drive Electric Florida promotes all electric...

Thanks for the recon. Did you happen to see a utility transformer and meter nearby? Larry

Thanks for the follow-up. I assume that JEA means that the electrical contractor installed the wrong meter cabinet. The contractor installs the cabinet and JEA furnishes and inserts the meter into it. Larry

Thanks, Jim, Yes, that's what I said in my article linked in the original posting. Larry

I am informed that JEA has not yet pulled service cables. Larry

Marco thank you for the lead. 8 - Version 3 charging posts Permit 20210519172:

Another Supercharger Station planned for Sarasota For those wishing to follow the permit progress, here's a link to the Sarasota County Permit Search. Insert the permit number, 21 136791 00 BC, with the spaces into the permit # search box. Larry

From the posting that you quoted, he turned on 10 kW of heat while charging. "I use a wall mounted Tesla charger which can pull 12 KW when the battery is well down on charge. During the previous month I turned on the electric heat while the car was on charge. It is a 10KW electric heater. Total...

Thanks, but the nearest Esporta is a one-hour 27-minute walk, one-way from the Supercharger. LA Fitness is a 24-minute walk.

Thanks, but Google estimates the one-way walk at 27 minutes.

Thanks, but Google puts the one-way walk at about 26 minutes.

Tesla fans are invited to join Florida Tesla Enthusiasts at the Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park for an informal meet and greet at the historic Wakulla Springs Lodge. This is a public event, you don’t have to be a club member to participate. On Saturday, June 26th, we will gather...

Tesla informs me that this Wawa that is under construction at 505 NE US Highway 19, Crystal River, 34429, will be hosting an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:00 am on Thursday, May 6, featuring VIP customers, local officials, and charity partners. The store will be open to the public at...

Yes, this station has been operational since the first week in February. Posting #62. I took the following photo on my Model S on February 5, 2021. Larry

jbcarioca forwarded the following local news blog to me: Coral Gables candidates focus on WaWa gas station settlement in schools forum Above is the proposed Wawa. It only would have 6 gas pumps and the number of parking spaces would be quite limited. There is overhead electric supply on...

JC, Yes, anything can happen. The location of the Wawa in question is 280 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33133. Correct? A plumbing permit was issued on March 16, 2021, for the Wawa. Permit My sources say that the Wawa construction is on hold, but that Tesla still plans to proceed at that...

Thanks for your follow-up on this permit application. Yes, it looks like all that Tesla's contractor has to do is pay the County $690. 38 to get the permit issued. https://cvportal.colliercountyfl.gov/CityViewWeb/Permit/GetFile/11204927 Larry

Great detective work! Larry

Here's another unconventional layout. I would have located the bollards with the signs back a little in green space beyond the curbing to minimize damage to Teslas backing up. I sure hope that they install parking stops. Larry

JC, We did seek comments from our membership. Please refer to the email that I sent to you. SB 140 has a companion bill SB 138 that establishes an EV Infrastructure Grant Program that subsidizes charging infrastructure projects at qualifying locations. My layperson's interpretation of the...

"Coming Soon" Winter Park Supercharger at Wawa is Operational. Larry

Nick Howe, our club's VP, is Interviewed Regarding Proposed EV fees. Larry

Find Us Reference Larry

IMPORTANT NOTE: Merritt Island Service Center management has contacted me and requested that we refrain from taking photos on their property after regular business hours. I respectfully ask everyone to comply. After regular business hours, people on Tesla's property may learn that their photo...

Thanks for the photos, but there appears to be a bit more utility work needed. As of yesterday, there was no utility transformer or meter. The existing transformer on the right denotes the location of the existing underground high voltage cable. The utility markers near the Supercharger...

Although the original permit application / plan review was for 8 Version 3 Supercharger cabinets, Tesla informs me that there will be 12 Supercharger cabinets consistent with the fact that three have been delivered as shown in the photo above. So far, it appears that only 8 charging posts have...

Thanks for the excellent background information. Larry

Chris, Thanks, but I haven't been able to locate that Plugshare location near Dickey's BBQ. Can you please provide the Plugshare link or reference? Larry

Just passed initial review. 12 Version 3 Charging posts and two ChargePoint Dual Port Level 2 chargers. Vicinity map: Address: 4750 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando, FL 32839-2434. Larry

One of our club members located a Tesla information inquiry with Sarasota County that supports Marco's initial posting. So far we haven't located a permit application. Larry

Construction has started and is fairly advanced. Dickey's Barbeque Pit is located to the right. All 8 charging posts, the main switchgear, Supercharger cabinets, and the concrete pad for the utility transformer are installed. New Supercharger Station Discovered in Permitting for...

I agree with the other posters about not wiring a Wall Connector to an outlet. However, when you were talking to the electricians it's possible you may have misinterpreted what they were saying. Approach 1 is the normal way to wire a Wall Connector. Approach 2 is the normal way to wire a...

It appears that work continues on the build-out of the Sales Operations, along with deliveries of new vehicles. Presumably, lobby amenities are included. Larry

Moderator Note: Initially, Tesla had a Wesley Chapel "Coming Soon" Supercharger listed on their Find Us page. They since applied for a permit in Land O Lakes and have changed the Find Us designation to Land O Lakes. Threads labeled Wesley Chapel are being merged into this Land O Lakes thread. Larry

My observations are consistent with Ciaopec's. The Tesla Find Us map shows the Merritt Island Service Center since it is open for business. However, I was not able to locate the Merritt Island Service Center or a new Orlando Service Center at the corner of Rt. 528 and Rt. 441 in Google maps...

St. Petersburg Supercharger Station discovered under construction. (Public) If you scroll down to near the bottom of the article linked above you will see that as of December 28 we were waiting on the utility transformer and meter. Did you happen to notice if they were installed today? Larry