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Power-on confirmed! Charged successfully (though only at 36kW but that's probably because the battery wasn't preconditioned and I already had a higher SoC). Looks like I'm one of the first if not the first to charge here based on the meter readings! The fencing is completed as well and...

It certainly looks like Marquette could be turned on this week. Power is now on at the meter, fencing has been mostly put up, and all the signage is installed. The caution tape is even gone. I did plug in and my screen just said "Ready to Charge" which indicates the power is not on to the...

Good news! When I drove by yesterday, there had been no changes. But today there are! Transformer is installed as are the meter and fencing poles. Looks like power is still off since there’s no readings on the meter. So that’s both Esky and Marquette that have transformers so now just waiting...

Sadly, nothing transformational to report today. I thought since Esky has a transformer maybe Marquette would too but no dice. I’ll keep checking!

Stopped by today for a look on the way down to Green Bay. It’s so close to completion! The transformer is even installed. I couldn’t plug in to try it because the area is still roped off but I’d say this supercharger is ready for commissioning by Tesla.

I’m hoping so! I feel like I’ve left my post since I’m on vacation downstate and won’t get another look at the progress until Monday. 😂

Not much happening over there currently. Looks like all the connections are made and the pedestals are in place. I'm guessing the transformer is the next step but I don't see anything like a transformer on site yet. Here's what it looks like today:

Installation of pedestals, cabinets, and wiring is happening as I type. Looks like a local electrical company taking care of this part of the install. The amount of hardware and wiring is crazy. It makes me appreciate what's involved in supercharging. I couldn't chat with any of the workers...

Glad to have you in Marquette! You came on the perfect weekend. The parking garage spot is pretty decent especially if you’re spending some time here. During one of the conversations I had with the workers, they told me Tesla will commission all 3 chargers at the same time because a Tesla...

I haven't posted in a few days because I figured there's no point in posting until something changes. Now, today, the equipment finally arrived! It looks like everything needed is now on site. Two cabinets have arrived in the white wrapping (1 per each 4 stalls). There's 2 pedestals in each of...

No changes today. Stopped by but no activity. Based on the info from the Escanaba thread it looks like they must be working down there until equipment comes to Marquette. I’ll probably be over there again tomorrow so I’ll take another look then.

I was able to give Todd and Josh our gift today. They were beyond surprised and appreciative! Thanks again for everybody's generosity! Here’s what each of them received: $10 gift card to Border Grill $10 6-pack of various beers from UP breweries $10 UP coasters $5 Pint of Pure UP Maple Syrup...

Just chatted again with the guys in Marquette and it sounds like it will be a little bit before they head to the Soo. The Marquette Supercharger is almost done then they'll finish Esky before heading out to SSM. But this all depends on delivery of equipment, weather, etc. so the plan could...

I was able to give Todd and Josh our gift today. They were beyond surprised and appreciative! Thanks again for everybody's generosity! Here’s what each of them received: $10 gift card to Border Grill $10 6-pack of various beers from UP breweries $10 UP coasters $5 Pint of Pure UP Maple Syrup...

This is the Marquette supercharger thread. And according to both the workers here in Marquette and visual evidence from those in Esky, that supercharger has started as well as of this past weekend. There’s more info in the Escanaba supercharger thread: Supercharger - Escanaba, MI

And here's another update! Lots of changes today but no one was there to chat with about current progress. I'm wondering if they ran back down to Esky due to the apparent lack of equipment. I still don't see any hints of a transformer, cabinets, or pedestals arriving on site. However, I think...

Since the same guys are working both in Marquette and Escanaba, I'm posting this in both threads. I'm organizing a small token of appreciation just to show them our excitement for their work! I'll get something with a value according to the donations I receive and my own contribution. If you...

This is why I love the Tesla community! Give whatever you'd like. To ensure I don't violate forum rules, I'll send those interested DMs with my wife's Venmo info. I'll post in the Escanaba thread too and get something with a value according to the donations I receive and my own contribution. My...

My wife and I are trying not to bother them too much but they seem to love the visits. We know their names and they know ours which is kind of fun! It’s 2 main guys who are the leads on the project and they obviously enjoy their work. I’m planning to do some kind of gesture to show our thanks...

Site prep has started in Escanaba! I was chatting with the workers today at the Marquette site and they said they have been down in Esky the last few days getting started. They’re back in Marquette for now but will be back to Esky. I’m driving through there at the end of May so I can grab...

My wife was in the area again today and stopped by. There were actually workers there today! They said they have been down in Escanaba the past few days doing site prep. The conduit that’s sitting at Marquette is actually for Escanaba (go figure). They are still waiting for all the other...

Nice, thanks for close up. I asked my wife to stop by and she got the one picture and didn’t look at the labels. 😂 I guess maybe I’ll go myself next week…

Update - Friday, May 7, 2021: Not much has changed, unfortunately. No one was there when I stopped by so I couldn’t ask about progress. The only thing really “new” is that some equipment from Tesla has arrived (see right of photo). Maybe someone has ideas about what this equipment could be...

Thanks for the insight! I don't have enough knowledge to notice such things. Agreed. From chatting with them, its not pre-fab. They were talking about pouring the concrete pads soon and that they were waiting for individual pieces of supercharging equipment. I thought the same thing but I...

I would think that this will be V3 also. The guys didn’t know because this supercharger has been planned for so long. They still have blueprints for a V2 but it sounded like the plans are being updated.

Progress is definitely being made. Talked to 2 nice gentleman from Alabama who go all over the country installing superchargers. Contrary to what was said earlier, this is an 8 stall supercharger. Unknown if it’s V2 (150KW) or V3 (250KW). They have a lot of conduit and digging done but are now...

I live in Marquette, so I’ll provide weekly updates until this is complete! I don’t really need this supercharger but I’m so excited to finally have some in the UP!