Eastern Canada Superchargers

[Aussie Bob]

In my discussions with Tesla when I received my car last Sept, the possibility of a service centre in Ottawa in 2016 was mentioned. This could be the location of the Ottawa SC as per the SC map indicating an Ottawa SC in 2016.

 

[VTM]

in Barrie

Yes we had ongoing communication with Tesla. Originally told 7 of 8 and just recently I found out that all 8 should be operational.
Depending on the weather we could have up to 15 cars going with press coverage at both ends!
FYI Tesla is not officially involved. This is being co-ordinated by Terry the landlord and our owner's club.

I am in Barrie, charging. They are all operational.

 

[RichardC]

I am in Barrie, charging. They are all operational.

I am in Barrie, everything is looking good here!

 

[Forty Creek]

Here is a short video from today's ribbon cutting at the Barrie supercharger. Great turnout of owners!

 

[Jgdixon]

Yes awesome turnout especially on such a lousy day weather wise.
Over 20 cars in attendance with their owners and families.
Thanks Terry from NADG for helping us organize this and for allowing the Supercharger at this location.

 

[Jgdixon]

Here is the news clip from today.
CTV Barrie: Telsa car supercharger | CTV News

 

[mibaro2]

It was a great convoy going to the Barrie Super Chargers.
Chargers worked flawlessly.

 

[kirstenoulton]

It was great that so many people could take time out of their day to convoy from Vaughan to Barrie. We turned a few heads driving up Highway 400 all in a line. The opening of the Supercharger at this site shows that Tesla continues to listen to owner feedback and adjusts their infrastructure plans to align with market demand.

 

[hingisfan]

Very nice...hopefully Cobourg gets underway soon!

 

[Supercharged]

100% to start?

Yes, absolutely!

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Here is the news clip from today.
CTV Barrie: Telsa car supercharger | CTV News

The report wasn't factual though. It sounded like it takes an hour to get 60 km of range even though she said other EV's take that long.
It was rather nebulous to the viewer on how long it takes to fill up a Tesla.
Also, she said they start at about $100,000 but she failed to mention discounts, inventory cars, the 60 kw model, used Teslas, and the $8500.00 rebate.
I think the report could have been better as people will still think that Teslas are for rich people and it takes far too long to charge.
These are my thoughts of course but I'm sure many will agree?

 

[Jgdixon]

Yes, absolutely!

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The report wasn't factual though. It sounded like it takes an hour to get 60 km of range even though she said other EV's take that long.
It was rather nebulous to the viewer on how long it takes to fill up a Tesla.
Also, she said they start at about $100,000 but she failed to mention discounts, inventory cars, the 60 kw model, used Teslas, and the $8500.00 rebate.
I think the report could have been better as people will still think that Teslas are for rich people and it takes far too long to charge.
These are my thoughts of course but I'm sure many will agree?

Yes I agree. This is so typical. This is the second time I have been interviewed. They ask you questions for 3-5 minutes then they use a small portion which is typically out of context.

 

[Duckjybe]

Yes I agree. This is so typical. This is the second time I have been interviewed. They ask you questions for 3-5 minutes then they use a small portion which is typically out of context.

At least you got a little more air time this time! You're a celebrity now. :wink:

 

[Mayhemm]

The report wasn't factual though. It sounded like it takes an hour to get 60 km of range even though she said other EV's take that long. It was rather nebulous to the viewer on how long it takes to fill up a Tesla.
Also, she said they start at about $100,000 but she failed to mention discounts, inventory cars, the 60 kw model, used Teslas, and the $8500.00 rebate.

I think the report could have been better as people will still think that Teslas are for rich people and it takes far too long to charge.
These are my thoughts of course but I'm sure many will agree?

Yes, no media outlet seems to get their facts right about Model S. You'd think it was rocket science or something (insert SpaceX-themed quip here).

Regarding price, I think they just got mixed up between how cars are most commonly configured (in the $100,000+ range) compare to the actual starting price (high 70's). Then they didn't have time, or just didn't bother, to fact-check, since that's what they likely were hearing from every other news report (Tesla's expensive and slow to charge).

 

[Doug_G]

Reporters rarely bother to get their facts straight about anything, in my experience. They're on deadline.

 

[rapoport3a]

Any news on Comber? Is it really happening? Is it "really soon"? Anyone there with news? May it sneak in, like Woodstock?

 

[Jgdixon]

Yes I heard that Comber is definitely only a week or 2 away.

Here is the article from the Barrie Examiner.
It is pretty good actually. The Toronto Star will also have something in their Wheels section this weekend
http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2015/02/09/park-place-all-charged-up-over-tesla-stations

 

[RichardC]

Any news on Comber? Is it really happening? Is it "really soon"? Anyone there with news? May it sneak in, like Woodstock?

I spoke to the Tesla rep in Barrie last weekend and it is his expectation that the Comber Supercharger should be up within a "couple of weeks", and operating by the end of the month - but no commitment!

Updates with pictures would be much appreciated.

 

[Peter_M]

Apparently Utica NY is online!

 

[Cottonwood]

Apparently Utica NY is online!

First charge reported: Supercharger - Utica, NY - First Charge

The East Canada Island is connected to the North American Supercharger Network!

 

[Supercharged]

Someone beat me to the Utica punch. Oh darn!
I wanted to be the first to report that t was open.