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Brownsville/Olmito/RGV Service Center
- Thread starter AustinM3LR
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Just noticed your photo, with Space X in the background. Very kewl.
Elon has been saying there will be more launches from Boca Chica, and in fact will start using the second launch pad. As launches become more frequent, I would think that will bring more tourists - with many of them driving Teslas. Those two 72 kw chargers at the Pearl hotel on SPI aren't gonna hack it. Wonder if that might be part of the corporate decision to build that Supercharger at the HEB. Right now, I know the priority goes to California which has many many more EVs than Texas, but there are a few others being built.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
A few other hotels on the island have destination chargers...I spoke to the owner of those hotels. He had said the New Marriott was going to have a few of them...I haven’t been back over there to see if that happened yet. The Tesla fleet appears to be growing exponentially down here. I’m seeing more and more. I think many of them are tourists. But some are locals...pretty cool in my opinion...it would be great to see a proper supercharger.
Fuddinator
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I think 2021 we will be seeing many more Tesla's in and around the Valley. This summer I saw more than ever on the Island as visitors drove to the beach instead of travelling out of state. SpaceX and Tesla go hand in hand as you guys have mentioned. Getting the infrastructure in place will be key for Tesla. The visitor center right off the bridge on SPI has two Chargepoint chargers pay per use chargers but they are only 6.6KW (see pic) but we need more. The Convention Center is another prime spot for a bank of chargers IMO. City should step up and support this move to sustainable transportation. I'm pushing that every chance I get with City Officials.
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Think I've seen you around town, driving down the Ruben Torres every now and then (I work on that road). Maybe you've seen me, Red m3 with performance wheels, still got my temp plates on lol. Also I need to drive by and see the progress of this service center.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
I have seen you! I believe I know where you work. I saw a red model 3 backed into a spot at a large bldg one day. #creeper I know.
I am on Ruben Torres frequently.
I recently heard or saw on a Podcast or video that Teslas “find us” now shows future locations with an expected finish date. It’s showing a supercharger in Brownsville (it’s not specific on the location) with an expected completion of q1 2021. It doesn’t show the service center. Just found that interesting.
Mrcarcrazy
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Are those large boxes Tesla related?...they do say Tesla on them....
I’ll check on the SC in a cpl weeks.
I’ll check on the SC in a cpl weeks.
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Fuddinator
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Yea I saw that same post the other day on the HEB install. Although I don't think it's a great location the more Superchargers the better. Hopefully they will put some in Olmito. The "Tesla" signs are up at the Service Center.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
There isn’t currently a functioning supercharger. There may be some stuff on plugshare. I’m a ways out of your way, but you’d be welcome to use my home charger 60amp breaker so not terribly fast...
i just checked plugshare and there are a few destination chargers listed at hotels in Brownsville. There’s a 72kw supercharger on south padre island as well.
Thanks, I will go to the Home2 it was slow but should be good enough I was there the other night just not sure if there was anything faster actually ran into someone that works for Space X so it was a good convo to pass time.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
I edited my above post while you were posting.
If you need an excuse to go to the island, they do have a basic 72kw supercharger.
Fuddinator
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No sign of Superchargers at the Service Center yet. Inside is coming along and there are two model S's in the bay, Maybe loaners?
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
Fuddinator
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Service Center is open. Still pending test drive vehicles. I talked to associate today as my windshield replacement appt needs to be pushed back. Excited to see more Teslas on the roads !
