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Passed two semis last weekend hauling ten Model 3 each on I-40, between OKC and Little Rock, in this Supercharger black hole. A Fort Smith Supercharger or even a little more west, like at the Cherokee Casino in Roland, Oklahoma would go a long way to fix this. The Supercharger at Tulsa's Hard Rock Casino is very popular and IMO one like it in Roland would be a good fit.
 
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Just as an FYI, Electrify America has opened a charging station at the Walmart in Clarksville, AR. Of the 4 stalls, 1 has a CHAdeMO connector (all 4 have CCS). So, for those driving cars that support the CHAdeMO adapter's use (at this moment only Models S/X) and have access to an adapter, I-40 from OKC to Little Rock is potentially open.

From the OKC supercharger to the Clarksville EA charger is ~250 miles. So, for all but the longest range models, that's going to be a tough stretch and is still may be weather dependent even for the LRs. But you can get an easier distance by diverting some and going through Tulsa. From the Tulsa (Catoosa, OK) supercharger to the Clarksville EA charger is ~170 miles if you take the toll roads or ~190 for the fastest route that also avoids the tolls. Taking the turnpike saves you about a 1/2 hour according to google.
 
We just completed our similar trip and we stuck with the plan of diverting south from Amarillo through Childress, Denton, Little Rock, to Memphis. We have an MX 100D so didn’t really have a worry. Neither of us have ever been through Texas so driving through was an experience. The Childress to Denton leg was the only one we kept our eye on but we made it with close to 20% (was really 16%) but we managed it with trip mode and I drafted a few semis. I’m guessing that none of that was even necessary but when I saw the estimated arrival charge drop to 10% early on the leg, I figured I needed to be mindful.

I will say that stopping in Sulphur Springs, TX was neat, the town is very “walkable” and the public restrooms in the town square must NOT be missed. LOL.
 
We just completed our similar trip and we stuck with the plan of diverting south from Amarillo through Childress, Denton, Little Rock, to Memphis. We have an MX 100D so didn’t really have a worry. Neither of us have ever been through Texas so driving through was an experience. The Childress to Denton leg was the only one we kept our eye on but we made it with close to 20% (was really 16%) but we managed it with trip mode and I drafted a few semis. I’m guessing that none of that was even necessary but when I saw the estimated arrival charge drop to 10% early on the leg, I figured I needed to be mindful.
Yes this is the downhill (and usually downwind) direction so with a 100 in the summer it's a breeze. I'd still be careful if you try it in the other direction though.
 
Yes this is the downhill (and usually downwind) direction so with a 100 in the summer it's a breeze. I'd still be careful if you try it in the other direction though.
Thankfully, the site currently under construction in Henrietta, TX will very soon eliminate such worries as well as enabling the route for those with the smaller batteries. And likely before the time of the year when the weather again becomes such a factor. Now if Tesla could just do the same for the empty I-40 stretch....
 
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I'm hoping the west Arkansas SuperCharger gets built in Alma. Fort Smith (or even northern Van Buren)is too far off the Interstate
I think Fort Smith is just a general placeholder and I agree it likely won't be built inside the Fort Smith city limits. The general need is for something on I-40 near the AR/OK border. Another possibility is Exit 5. There are some gas stations and a ton of fast food options. There is also a Best Western Plus that might be willing to host.
 
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I think Fort Smith is just a general placeholder and I agree it likely won't be built inside the Fort Smith city limits. The general need is for something on I-40 near the AR/OK border. Another possibility is Exit 5. There are some gas stations and a ton of fast food options. There is also a Best Western Plus that might be willing to host.

As a Little Rock resident, my 100D has plenty of range to travel comfortably all directions except WEST! WhenI bought my S (Sept '18), I was told an SC location in Western AR was on the way - BTW, Tesla SC location map has shown several I-40 west locations "coming soon," for years...very frustrating.
 
As a Little Rock resident, my 100D has plenty of range to travel comfortably all directions except WEST! WhenI bought my S (Sept '18), I was told an SC location in Western AR was on the way - BTW, Tesla SC location map has shown several I-40 west locations "coming soon," for years...very frustrating.

My wife and I drove to Memphis last March (from Los Angeles). We diverted our route south to Denton, TX, and up to Little Rock from there, instead of taking I-40 straight across.

I have an associate who's made the LA-Memphis trip several times. He manages by doing an overnight at a Ft. Smith hotel that has a destination charger.

There are ways around it, but there's definitely a void. :)
 
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As a Little Rock resident, my 100D has plenty of range to travel comfortably all directions except WEST! WhenI bought my S (Sept '18), I was told an SC location in Western AR was on the way - BTW, Tesla SC location map has shown several I-40 west locations "coming soon," for years...very frustrating.

Tesla are finally dropping a Supercharger station on I-16 in Metter, GA, a location that also has been promised for several years, and fills a long stretch between the Macon and Savannah Superchargers. Those of us with LR Model 3's can make the existing run along I-16, but it is problematic for people with SR+ and with S60 and S70.

The I-40 gap in Arkansas is becoming one of the few remaining obvious gaps in Interstate coverage for Tesla. They really need to drop in 3 Supercharger stations along I-40 in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas, but just one near Ft. Smith would fully open up I-40 for Tesla road trips of longer range variants.
 
While not Superchargers, there are 110 Francis Renewables DC Fast Chargers going up in Oklahoma currently. These are CCS and CHAdeMO however so they will only work currently on Teslas if you have a CHAdeMO adapter, which limits you to about 45kW. With both the Electrify America site in Clarksville, AR and the Francis site in Henryetta, OK live it is now possible to travel I-40 with relative ease if you have the CHAdeMO adapter.
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I'll be facing this charging desert in mid-Feb in my LR RWD Model 3. Will be going through either Joplin or Tulsa, which look to be pretty close to the same distance. I've done a 285 mile leg in the 3, but that was in 70 degree temps, no precipitation, and a slight tailwind. I'll likely need a long meal at L2 charging station or to simply take the gas pickup instead.
 
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Tesla are finally dropping a Supercharger station on I-16 in Metter, GA, a location that also has been promised for several years, and fills a long stretch between the Macon and Savannah Superchargers. Those of us with LR Model 3's can make the existing run along I-16, but it is problematic for people with SR+ and with S60 and S70.

The I-40 gap in Arkansas is becoming one of the few remaining obvious gaps in Interstate coverage for Tesla. They really need to drop in 3 Supercharger stations along I-40 in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas, but just one near Ft. Smith would fully open up I-40 for Tesla road trips of longer range variants.

For those who own a Chademo adaptor ($450 Tesla), an hour or so at the Clarksville Electrify America to gain 40 miles, still leaves about 200 miles to OKC SC (West Reno St). It defies logic that Tesla continues to make East/West I-40 travel though Arkansas so difficult.
 
For those who own a Chademo adaptor ($450 Tesla), an hour or so at the Clarksville Electrify America to gain 40 miles, still leaves about 200 miles to OKC SC (West Reno St). It defies logic that Tesla continues to make East/West I-40 travel though Arkansas so difficult.

I found out that a coworker’s cousin in the local area has a CHAdeMO adapter. I should be able to borrow that in Feb meaning that I can at least top off at 50 kW instead of less than 10 kW at a L2 station. That will make the long jump a lot less stressful, especially in the potentially frigid weather in Feb.
 
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For those who own a Chademo adaptor ($450 Tesla), an hour or so at the Clarksville Electrify America to gain 40 miles
Do you mean 40 kWh? Because you'll definitely be getting more than 40 miles of added range for an hour of CHAdeMO charging.

For a shorter drive to the next fast charger, head to Tulsa instead of OKC. From Clarksville to the Tulsa supercharger is ~170 miles.