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My assumption is they are connected to the old transformer because that is what was available for Thanksgiving before and until very recently. They probably charge the batteries during the off hours and then use it during the peak hours so I wouldn't say the old transformer necessarily has more...

With such a big expansion planned here you would think that improving the restroom situation would be a high priority for the owner of this establishment.

Interesting I think that means that atleast part of the expansion is now open but sounds like 20 stalls of the 56 stalls so this is a little deceptive saying 250 kW. Maybe Tesla should break it out to say 40 at 150 kW and 20 at 250 kW. This will be an appreciated additions for the Holidays...

I have seen places where Tesla is waiting for the transformer for some time so I think they just go and install when they can. Once they get required permits and complete construction then they put pressure on the Utility to finish it up.

You guys are both right in defining the terms I am just making the statement that the limitation here at Baker on why the 56 stall expansion is not yet energized is a limitation in capacity of electricity in the Baker area. This upgrade goes back to the substation serving the area and why the...

This is an upgrade to capacity in the area that will allow for more Tesla Superchargers to be energized.

@bmah - Time to update the title :cool:

I believe this is for testing purposes only and not meant for any type of public consumption at all. Med/Heavy duty charging is still in its infancy and I don't personally see it growing too much too soon. If anything some other company would come and build a charging depot before Tesla does...

Not saying it definitely can't go here but also remember the utility will typically require bollards in front of any equipment and it looks like the asphalt was already put down without any location for bollards to be placed. We will see in a few weeks time what occurs here.

I think you guys are talking about the wrong location as this is the original not the expansion location. You can find that thread here. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/supercharger-tejon-ranch-ca-outlets-at-tejon-pkwy-live-1-sep-2021-76-v3-stalls.229553/

If that is really where the transformer should go where are the conduits and concrete pad? Tesla needs to install this for the utility to connect to so I am suspect that this is the location of the transformer.

The Superchargers are behind that near where the Hotel is supposed to go closer to the freeway. They need to get the main streets in before Tesla can continue working on their site. Once we see the streets in we should begin to see some progress.

I really love to see that many V3 charging cabinets at one time. The size of stalls per site is ever increasing.

Since this site looks like Tesla is complete can someone locate the SCE transformer equipment looks like we are probably waiting on the Utility for this one.

That is pretty odd could be there is still other utility work not at the site required to be online or there is something going on with Tesla at this site.

That is quite the odd install for sure. I think striping the ground where EVs should be going would be easy enough.

Bird Scooter could provide better training to the staff that pickup and drop off scooters if we provide information such as this but I do agree this should be professional.

@awokeinthelbc - I am not sure I understand your comment are you saying the Santa Monica site is DWP? If so that is not correct this site is fed from SCE territory.

I am pretty sure you are correct that this is for a future Megapack. I think the large PGE transformer installed can service all 48 stalls but maybe somewhere on the utility line there is a limitation that PGE is working out before full power can be realized.

They should all be 250kW capable.

Nice there have been quite a few sites going live in Southern California!

Right next to those white boxes the charging cabinets and switchgear look to be empty concrete pads where I would guess the transformer should be going hopefully real soon.

Do we see the Utility Transformer yet I don't see it in the latest picture. Once that is there we are on the home stretch for sure.

The Tesla construction has been sitting like that for over a year now. Once the development gets further along I am sure we will see more activity and the site also going online but I would expect anything real soon maybe Q1 or Q2 of next year.

That is a much needed location glad to see it energized so quickly now lets shift our focus to the 210.

Drove by today and decided to try and charge and this site appears to officially be ONLINE!! Not yet on the in car nav but probably coming soon.

I went to the site last night and still no active Tesla chargers at this time.

I would actually prefer at Lodgepole Visitor center so those that want to drive to Grant and Cedar grove could more easily do it without worrying. Once we have Visalia Three Rivers doesn't provide as much benefit especially because it is not too far up the mountain yet. Just my opinion 😀

I will be driving back from Fresno tomorrow evening I will definitely post pictures and if I am able to charge I will update this thread.

Slowly filling in the gap that is currently from North of Visalia to the Grape Vine on the 99 Freeway.

Do we know if the Transformer has been installed or are we still waiting on the Utility?

Anybody drive and charge here recently and can provide a status on the expansion next door?

Thats great news this is going to be a great addition for the upcoming Holiday travel.

This is some quick work being done by the Tesla team very impressed.

Stopped by here along with the Supercharger across the street looks like there is work going on in the development but no roads leading to the supercharger location yet and no more work that I can see at the supercharger location.

Drove by here today to take more pictures looks like Tesla is pretty close to complete with their work but still no transformer installed.

I see a transformer in one of the latest pictures so I am not sure this one is waiting on the electrical company but I could be wrong.

Probably doesn't make a lot of economical sense as SCE utility is still in a Demand charges holiday so once Tesla starts getting Demand charges they probably don't see a need to offset with solar/batteries. I do know the locations like this would be appreciated by users Kettleman City is another...

I don't see a transformer installed in those pictures do you know if one is already there?

I think your estimate is a little too optimistic lets keep an eye on when the transformer set and then estimate hopefully a week or two after that to be up and running. My guess is most likely mid to end of August for this site.

Even my standard range+ model 3 tends to go to the 150kW charging locations right in front of the lounge 😁

This is an active site with a hotel going in, gas station, class 8 truck car wash so I really doubt Tesla would try and get the site energized with so much going on around the site. Also there isn't SCE infrastructure in the streets which will need to be installed for Tesla to connect to. I...

Ya it is a little piecemeal throughout the parking lot. Most are pretty close except the pull through stalls in my third picture are the farthest away from the charging cabinets.

Sorry I didn't get a picture of the pad but it is right behind the 3 charging cabinets from my first picture and no transformer installed yet.

Here are some pictures I took today and I did count 19 stalls looks like the permit is accurate.

Not very much progress at all at this location we still need the roads to be complete before Tesla can even continue on their install.

Thats great news finally another Supercharger on the 99 Fwy in this area I would have liked to have seen Delano but who knows maybe that is coming in the future.

I can check on this charger on Sunday as I pass through checking on the Visalia locations progress unless someone else validates before me.

Ya if I stop I will take pictures of both sides and update both threads.

That looks like good progress I will most likely be out in that area again on Sunday and will take more pictures as I stop by.