9 (Additional!) New Superchargers Locations in WA

[geoc]

Coinciding with the announcements of new urban superchargers we now see several new locations by end of 2018:

• Chelan
• Okanogan
• Yakima

These first three will complete US section of HWY 97, then we have

• Longview
• Enumclaw (Finally making Mt Rainier easily accessible with smaller pack cars)
• Spokane
• Tacoma

I have a feeling the above are gonna be regular superchargers whereas the ones below probably are Urban SC (72kW):

• Seattle - Northgate
• Seattle - U Village
• Kirkland - Totem Lake

Notice the specificity of the shopping malls association.

Even if they can get only half of the list done by 2018 it is still very exciting news!

 

[msgfromside3]

This is very exciting. Not only they are really committing to making SC available city areas but Enumclaw and Tacoma. Those two locations are very nice, something I want more than Seattle area (including Kirkland) availability.

 

[RobertSeattle]

Enumclaw is of course welcome but would still be nice to have something for those going to the south side (Paradise) of Rainier.

 

[ReddyLeaf]

Several locations were not previously planned, though many have been "suggested" on TMC or other internet forums. For example, I and others have complained about the lack of SCs near Puyallup/Tacoma/Enumclaw. I've seen others suggest Longview, Roseburg, OR etc. Doubling up on Interstates will be useful, especially Hood River for me (I dislike the lack of food choices at The Dalles SC). Spokane is obviously well-placed. The addition of Fernie, BC is surprising to me (it's not at an intersection and I was hoping for Cranbrook). All in all, I'm happy with any additional SCs. Just more options for travel.

 

[krazineurons]

Its interesting how they keep on showing bellevue as a TBD without an exact address.

 

[Yarder]

I would propose a real need for a supercharger in the Pullman/Moscow area. I traveled to Pullman this weekend for a PAC-12 football game, and I was unable to make it round trip to Ritzville. Had to top off at a business that is so gracious to have a Clipper Creek charger available. Good thing I went 100% at Ritzville before heading to Pullman.

 

[ReddyLeaf]

I would propose a real need for a supercharger in the Pullman/Moscow area. I traveled to Pullman this weekend for a PAC-12 football game, and I was unable to make it round trip to Ritzville. Had to top off at a business that is so gracious to have a Clipper Creek charger available. Good thing I went 100% at Ritzville before heading to Pullman.

Plugshare is showing three separate ChargePoint installations at WSU near the stadium, plus others farther away. If I was going, I'd take a bicycle along and use one of those during the game. Perhaps when you send in your SC suggestion to Tesla, you should also request a more
destination charging at the stadium.

 

[PLUS EV]

Plugshare is showing three separate ChargePoint installations at WSU near the stadium, plus others farther away. If I was going, I'd take a bicycle along and use one of those during the game. Perhaps when you send in your SC suggestion to Tesla, you should also request a more
destination charging at the stadium.

I've found charging at sporting events to be practically impossible. The parking just gets so crazy and people park wherever. Last time I parked at a Mariner game at a garage where I knew they had Level 2 chargers. I inquired about them when I paid and they said "yes we have them but they are blocked by other cars right now!"

I guess you could try showing up 2-3 hours before the game starts but that definitely isn't my style lol.

 

[Yarder]

Yes, there's a place on campus Chargepoint J1772 station. However, during game days in Pullman the campus is severely restricted. Stadium Way is completely shut down, and I'm sure access to that parking lot is restricted. There are two other off campus locations, the Pullman Holiday Inn Express and Relay Application Innovation. I called the Holiday Inn and asked if they minded me using their charger, and they invited me to use it. I was however afraid that they would be in use on the gameday. I lucked out and I was able to charge up enough to get back to Ritzville. Took two hours, but I had expected that.

 

[Bandwidth]

I am still fully in shock that they have plans to put Superchargers in Yakima, urban or not.

As that is my hometown, that has been an issue for me in the past knowing that I really only had Ellensburg to get fast power from.

Over the last few years some free low speed level 2 chargers have popped up around the valley, and this news just seals the deal on my Model 3 purchase. I should have no more concerns about having to restrict my driving while visiting in town.

 

[mandersen]

Its interesting how they keep on showing bellevue as a TBD without an exact address.

I wonder if they will put it at the Service Center?

 

[Xtek]

I wonder if they will put it at the Service Center?

FWIW they have a supercharger at the Bellevue SC. But it's private and inside, I stopped by to thank my OA since I picked my X up in Tempe and they topped me off.

 

[mandersen]

FWIW they have a supercharger at the Bellevue SC. But it's private and inside, I stopped by to thank my OA since I picked my X up in Tempe and they topped me off.

ahh good to know.. I am picking my S up on Thursday in Fremont, CA. My Bellevue OA has been a huge help, will definitely stop by and tell her thank you

 

[Xtek]

ahh good to know.. I am picking my S up on Thursday in Fremont, CA. My Bellevue OA has been a huge help, will definitely stop by and tell her thank you

Was it Stephanie?

 

[mandersen]

No Kirsten.

 

[ReddyLeaf]

I drove all around Snoqualmie and Totem Lake looking for signs of SC construction with no luck. The Totem Lake mall is under major construction, but I couldn't see anything Tesla-specific.

 

[Xtek]

I drove all around Snoqualmie and Totem Lake looking for signs of SC construction with no luck. The Totem Lake mall is under major construction, but I couldn't see anything Tesla-specific.

I think they have to apply for the permit first which I don't think they have done that I'm aware of.

 

[PLUS EV]

I drove all around Snoqualmie and Totem Lake looking for signs of SC construction with no luck. The Totem Lake mall is under major construction, but I couldn't see anything Tesla-specific.

Northgate Mall also has a lot of construction. As does Alderwood Mall.

Did you check Snoqualmie Casino? It's been a couple months since I've been up there to check on construction, but they have HPWCs so I thought the supercharger might end up going in there.

 

[ReddyLeaf]

Northgate Mall also has a lot of construction. As does Alderwood Mall.

Did you check Snoqualmie Casino? It's been a couple months since I've been up there to check on construction, but they have HPWCs so I thought the supercharger might end up going in there.

Yes, I drove around the casino lot, but not the garage. In hindsight, the garage is probably the best possibility due to proximity to power. I didn't see where the main power feed was.

 

[TreborThickweb]

I drove a bit around the outlet mall in North Bend yesterday wondering if that might be the Snoqualmie location( no sign of activity). That would seem a better fit than the new Safeway at Snoqualmie Ridge as it has no free space in its small parking lot, and anyone accessing this area will offen experience slow or stopped traffic at the I-90 interchange. The Casino has the handicap of east facing access ramps on I-90 requiring a trip through North Bend, probably adding 10 to 15 minutes to that location. Across the street from the NB outlet mall is a Mexican restaurant behind the Shell station, that would be a great location!