Kennebunk has their own local electric utility and they utilize a solar canopy.
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EV Charging in Maine
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Kennebunk has their own local electric utility and they utilize a solar canopy.
Honestly, I just do not think they know about the charging rates. The panel is 100 amps with a 25 amp breaker for the charger and 15 amp breaker for the solar unit. I would recommend they replace it with this unit....
HCS-60, 48A, 240V Charging, 25? Rubber Over-molded Cord | ClipperCreek | Clipper Creek Vehicle Charging Station
HCS-60, 48A, 240V Charging, 25? Rubber Over-molded Cord | ClipperCreek | Clipper Creek Vehicle Charging Station
Unfortunately they'd probably have to rewire the whole circuit, too. It's unlikely they used 6 AWG or better; more likely 8 or 10 AWG.
Made it to Auburn with 38 miles rated from East Greenwich (with a quick dinner stop and charge in MA that added maybe 20 miles rated).
Plugged in at Lee Nissan. Already at 220 rated. Headed to Augusta to see family, then Belgrade and then Lewiston for my Bates reunion.
Despite the lack of chargers this has, so far, been easy as pie.
Plugged in at Lee Nissan. Already at 220 rated. Headed to Augusta to see family, then Belgrade and then Lewiston for my Bates reunion.
Despite the lack of chargers this has, so far, been easy as pie.
ThosEM
Space Weatherman
What kind of plug did you find there? J1772? Sounds like you picked up 180 miles quickly. Was that DC quick charge? CHAdeMO? Did they have a Tesla adapter?
Thanks for any insights in what to expect at Nissan dealers.
For anyone heading a little farther north than Augusta, the Central Maine GM dealership in Waterville has a charger. I don't know what charger, what speed and how competitor-friendly they are but it should be free most of the time. I believe there are only a couple of Volts in that area and one of them is owned by the Volt tech at the dealership.
Shame I missed a chance at a rare Model S sighting.
Shame I missed a chance at a rare Model S sighting.
Back on CT. Lee Nissan was amazing when we were in Auburn. We went to see family in Augusta, and got a very chilly reception at the Nissan up there.
Got stopped constantly when we were out and about with people asking about the car. My wife got asked out in Lewiston... Not sure how I feel about that one. The guy said "ant girl who drives a Tesla is a girl I need to buy dinner." I asked if I could join and he backed off.
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J1772 at 200v and 30amps. However it looked like it peaked at 35 amps (the car said 210/35 last night via the app).
Got stopped constantly when we were out and about with people asking about the car. My wife got asked out in Lewiston... Not sure how I feel about that one. The guy said "ant girl who drives a Tesla is a girl I need to buy dinner." I asked if I could join and he backed off.
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J1772 at 200v and 30amps. However it looked like it peaked at 35 amps (the car said 210/35 last night via the app).
Good news -- I talked to the owner of the Fore Street Garage (Portland) today, and they energized the EV chargers two days ago.
Better news -- each of the two spots has:
(a) 80A J1772
(b) CHAdeMO
The owner said that, once Tesla Motors releases the CHAdeMO converter, he's going to buy one and have it available on loan at the booth.
Better news -- each of the two spots has:
(a) 80A J1772
(b) CHAdeMO
The owner said that, once Tesla Motors releases the CHAdeMO converter, he's going to buy one and have it available on loan at the booth.
Cottonwood
Roadster#433, Model S#S37
He is a wonderfully enlightened garage owner. Do you know what inspired him? If I ever make it "down east" with my MS, I will have to give him some business.
Location: Fore Street Garage (Portland, ME) - Google Maps
Plugshare: Fore Street Garage | Portland, ME | Electric Car Charging Station | PlugShare
I may be heading through Portland on Thur or Fri this week on my way to Searsport. You mentioned two spots but Plugshare makes it look like there's only one J1772 charging station. Is that correct? Does anybody know how often this is used? Are there any other HPWC or 70/80A chargers in the Portland area that I can plan as a backup? If I have to wait long or charge at 30A then it won't be worth it.
This is the only 80A public J1772 in the state, as far as I know. The garage owner and I are having lunch on Monday; we've been kicking around the idea of using the valet parking guys at the adjacent hotel (which he also owns) to also act as "EValets" for that spot, moving cars and/or the plug to keep everyone charging. The original idea was just about my car (which I leave there regularly); I might leave a key with the hotel valet desk, and they could move my car as needed to clear the spot. (Currently the parking attendant knows how to reach me if someone needs the spot. Hasn't been needed yet, although once the reverse was true: I left my business card on the Model S that was charging, and got a call after it was done.) If anyone's got an idea about how to use the valet and/or attendant to keep that space in optimal use, let me know or share it here.
I used this charger last weekend and was impressed with the knowledge the attendant had regarding evs. He even grabbed the cord and had it ready for me when I got out of the car. Additionally, I was witness to a conversation a new I3 owner was having where she was convinced my car should be in the CHAdeMO while her car should be in the J1772. The attendant politely informed her that Teslas cannot use CHAdeMO and since I was out of state, she would have to wait. Also took the opportunity while in ME to look at the Mercedes B-Class. Wife approves.
Auburn MA to Gouldsboro is 301 miles (along US 1). This couple will need an SC somewhere west of Midcoast, or drive very carefully. One in Portland would split the trip perfectly for them.
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