Search results

Wow! That has to be the fastest SC build I've seen (11/23 permit?, open ~12/16? huh???)! I thought Asheville went fast (opened a couple days ago), but this one takes the prize. Is Tesla just dropping the entire finished product in by heavy lift helicopter??? :wink: Definitely will use this...

We're on the map!

Asheville, We Have Liftoff!! :cool: We have power people!!! I plugged in and charged 1 mile (in like 5 seconds)! It's been fun to watch the progress. This should be a great link for the region's travellers. Signing off... Mayor, Asheville Supercharger....

No juice 12/15/2015 at 5:30 pm

:mad:No power as of Monday 12/14/2015 in the PM

Burlington to Asheville I've had to make the Burlington to Asheville (home, about 2 miles from the new SC) about a dozen times. True, if you don't leave Burlington with 225 rated, then it can be a nail biter. That last uphill eats a bit of charge. 70-75 mph is what some people drive and do...

Things are moving along... Pic from 12/11/2015 at 4:30PM Crew of 4 working in the box! 3 or 4 nondescript trucks (no Tesla logos to be seen) with tools and doors open. One of them said "Not Today!". They were pretty intent on working inside the enclosure. Hoping will be in the next week, but...

When I took the picture of the meter, there were two Duke Progress trucks back in the corner of the lot working on a box (I'm guessing a transformer) that I'm assuming feeds the Supercharger transformer. We'll see. As I mentioned the bystander (facilities employee?) said they were going to...

I didn't know to look. The bystander said that "we're just waiting for power". I assumed that Duke power hadn't flipped the switch. If I get a chance to go by tomorrow I'll check.

No power yet, but looks complete! Soon... Pix from 12/9/2015 at 7:30AM. Random bystanders said potential inspection Friday and opening soon. No exact date. Apparently no power yet, but it was said that all city/county inspections were complete. Landscaping complete, area cleaned up, lines...

I've never noticed or looked for any stickers. Where are they placed? Isn't UL a device precertification?

Soon I'm sure. It will certainly happen. No predictions on when...

It's getting close... wrapping is off! Pix from 12/7/2015 7:00AM Looks like they are close to opening (no guarantees). Plastic wrapping off the chargers, doors and apparent finish is on the enclosure, almost finished on the landscaping. :biggrin:

Looks close to complete! Pix from 12/5/2015 at 7:00 AM It is certainly moving along! First I've seen of the solid enclosure. Looks like they will probably put something over what is there now for finish, not sure. I'm sure opening depends on city inspections and Tesla testing. Looks like...

As you can see in McHoffa's picture, no real change since last pix. I did drop by last night and now all of the chargers have the cable/connector installed (previously only the two on the left had this installed). So, making progress!

Pic from 11/30/2015 at 5:30PM.... No discernible change 11/30/2015 at around 5:30PM No discernible change. The leftmost 2 chargers are the only ones that have the cable/charging head.

Patience is a virtue With the primaries coming up, I certainly will not let my constituents down... Stay tuned.... (spot me a couple of hours) Mayor, Asheville Supercharger

Fresh Pix 11/26/2015 at 11:00PM.... Is it soup yet? Citizens: I'm back in the district and will commence the regular feed... 11/26/2015 11:00PM Here is the state of things. Looks pretty far along. Mayor, Asheville Supercharger

Ok people, relax. Settle in for a lull. Just went by and looks identical to last pic. Duke transformer still not installed. So no new pics because no discernible difference. I was hoping for more as well. I'll be away until this Wednesday so if anyone else wants to update, then I yield the...

I have taken all of these with my iPhone and sent them as "medium" size. When they import, based on the size of the picture to automatically arrange.

Making great progress! Citizens: Here is your dose of Asheville Supercharger hope for the day... 11/18/2015... An onlooker said that they were waiting on the Duke transformer (see empty pad behind installed equipment) Also, that "they" wanted to come out and "test" the system next week. Not...

As newly self appointed Mayor of the Asheville SC ;-) I hereby proclaim an every 2 to 3 day photography schedule! - - - Updated - - - I yield the floor to the representative from Bloomingdale...

I'm 2 miles from the Asheville Supercharger site. Weekly pix to continue. Haven't seen any big equipment arrive yet, but will update pix near end of week. Site is going to be fully prepped for the big pieces soon. They are moving pretty quick in my view. I would guess mid December or later...

I'm pretty sure the permit was for 8 stalls, so this would be it (one lonely stall). I looked at the dirt to the right of the lonely stall and it doesn't look like they are prepping for anything. We'll see soon enough! Burlington has that one nose in stall, and the rest nose out. I'm...

There are 7 to the left of the transformer (where all the pipes are standing up) and 1 to the right.

Progress Pix from 11/14/2015 Progress pix from 11/14/2015

The other day, I saw the shipping container open (with two workers standing inside), only a table and some plans, but no equipment in there. I didn't see any other equipment around the worksite. Seems like it is all prep work to this point. Doubtful it will be done by Thanksgiving, but hopeful...

Moving pretty quickly! Pix from evening of 11/10/1015.

Saturday 11/7/2015 Saturday morning 11/7/2015 Slow progress...

I'll spare you the gigantic pictures this time. These are from Tuesday evening 11/3/2015. Definitely making progress. There were what appeared to be power company workers tunneling pipe in the background, may or may not be related.

50 yards from McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Waffle House. As well, the other "food" options at the outlet mall. If one wanted to walk about 200 yards across the street (in the direction of Field and Stream) there is a great Cal-Mex place called Papas and Beer which is always busy, or Shogun Buffet...

Asheville, NC Supercharger construction pix 10/29/2015 The location is actually a bit farther to the left and bottom of the map than my simple attempt shows.

Asheville SuperCharger is Game On! Just drove by and took a few pix. If facing the Asheville Outlets, it is all the way to the left. Said hi to construction crew and they confirmed this was the Supercharger (no obvious Tesla equipment there yet) and that they broke ground earlier in the week...

For what it's worth, I live in Asheville and my daughter goes to school in Durham. We regularly make the trip from Asheville in one of two Models S (P85+[now 55k miles], and 85 [now 20k miles]). We range charge at home leaving with between 255 and 265 depending on the car. Arrive at...

I'll take these. I've direct messaged as well. Will await your reply. Thanks!