Knoxville supercharger - where

[dhanson865]

Not sure where to post this, so feel free to move if there is a more appropriate location.

Was driving through Knoxville TN and stopped at the Walmart Supercenter located 8445 Walbrook Dr. This Walmart is located just off of I-40. While parking, I noticed what appeared to be several charging stalls.

Upon closer inspection, the stalls have the Electrify America name on them and include a lcd screen and a credit card reader. There are four stalls, with each stall having 2 charge heads. Based on the parking space lines, I’m not certain how 8 vehicles can be charged at the same time. The charge cables don’t seem long enough.

7 of the 8 charge heads are CCS and 1 head is Chardemo. The chardemo head is rated “up to 50kW”, 3 of the CCS heads are rated “up to 150kW” and (surprise) 4 of the CCS heads are rated “up to 350kW”. The charge cables appear to be fluid cooled, based upon writing on them stating “1000 V - For Use Only In An Approved Cooling System”. Curious as to how long it would take to fully charge a vehicle at 350kW?

The site is complete but for the installation of the transformer. No idea when it will be operational or what the cost to charge will be.
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That's right by my house, even closer than the superchargers (about 5 miles closer).

It'll be interesting to see what the fee structure will be. I'd never use it if it's more than 10 cents per kWh delivered since I can drive a couple of miles and charge free or at that price while I sleep/sit in the comfort of my own home. (yes there are level 2 EVSEs in Knoxville that are free, not that I ever bother to go there with a proper 240v setup at home).

 

[mociaf9]

That's right by my house, even closer than the superchargers (about 5 miles closer).

It'll be interesting to see what the fee structure will be. I'd never use it if it's more than 10 cents per kWh delivered since I can drive a couple of miles and charge at that price or free (yes there are level 2 EVSEs in Knoxville that are free, not that I ever bother to go there with a proper 240v setup at home).

EA lists their pricing already: Pricing | Electrify America

• $1.00 session fee
  
• $0.30 to $0.35 per minute of charging (price range probably depending on locale)
  
• $0.40/minute idle fee

 

[dhanson865]

EA lists their pricing already: Pricing | Electrify America

• $1.00 session fee
  
• $0.30 to $0.35 per minute of charging (price range probably depending on locale)
  
• $0.40/minute idle fee

Sounds more expensive than a supercharger.

TN Superchargers

* $0.20 per minute above 60 kW
* $0.10 per minute at or below 60 kW

I can't imagine paying extra to use the Chademo or CCS when there is a supercharger a few miles down the road.

 

[swegman]

Would be cheaper if you are able to charge at 350kW and hence approx 1/3 the time of the Tesla superchargers. But I doubt our current Tesla cars can charge at a rate much above what they currently do.

 

[trekkie]

I came through on a road trip. My charging just stopped twice. Was able to restart just by pushing start charge but was surprised as this hasn’t happened at any other. Is there a timer on these? Was not even half full from 13% when it stopped first time. Second time it was at 79. Was trying to get to 90 because going up the Appalachia’s in our X for the first time and didn’t want to play single digits.

 

[trekkie]

Was charger 3b. Sorry forgot to mention that

 

[ChrisC]

FYI, Tesla has opened up a temporary supercharging site in downtown Knoxville. More details and discussion can be found in this separate TMC thread here:

Downtown Knoxville supercharger

And the Plugshare listing is here:

PlugShare - Find Electric Vehicle Charging Locations Near You

 

[Big Earl]

FYI, Tesla has opened up a temporary supercharging site in downtown Knoxville. More details and discussion can be found in this separate TMC thread here:

Downtown Knoxville supercharger

And the Plugshare listing is here:

PlugShare - Find Electric Vehicle Charging Locations Near You

The temporary site by the waterfront has been removed, unfortunately. PlugShare reports indicate that the main Knoxville site is frequently full with a line.

 

[srjinatl]

The temporary site by the waterfront has been removed, unfortunately. PlugShare reports indicate that the main Knoxville site is frequently full with a line.

It definitely is - was there yesterday and the Saturday before. The previous Saturday we got there around 9-10am and there were just a couple of open spots. Then yesterday we got there around 6:00pm and there was one open spot when I got there and another that was out of order. While I was there - there were two cars that came and had to wait. Knoxville could definitely use another location - this one is heavily used. Chattanooga could use an additional one as well.

 

[GoodOmens]

Damn. Two out stalls and a line of cars waiting. Knoxville needs a L3

 

[darhall993]

Damn. Two out stalls and a line of cars waiting. Knoxville needs a L3

yep, I was there at 5:15pm just it started queuing up, an upgrade to V3 chargers would be huge for this busy location

 

[Jeremy3292]

Anyone have any info on the new Knoxville SC that is supposed to open by EOY?

 

[JPWhite]

Anyone have any info on the new Knoxville SC that is supposed to open by EOY?

Yep. Construction has started at Brookview Center. Just off Papermill Road exit of I-40/I-75.

 

[darhall993]

Yep. Construction has started at Brookview Center. Just off Papermill Road exit of I-40/I-75.

Thanks @JPWhite That is great news indeed, the current V2 Knoxville charger is very busy, especially around holiday weekends

 

[Big Earl]

Thanks @JPWhite That is great news indeed, the current V2 Knoxville charger is very busy, especially around holiday weekends

Knoxville was full at 1pm today (I wasn’t there, fortunately). Nav showed a short wait. If that’s happening on a random summer Wednesday, I can only imagine how bad it is on a holiday weekend.

 

[Jimmologist]

A rare sight at the Knoxville, TN Turkey Creek supercharger -- zero cars.

 

[luckyj]

Anyone know what the reduced service thing is that's going on right now?

 

[PStewart]

V2 site with falling down cables due to wear.

 

[JPWhite]

V2 site with falling down cables due to wear.

I wish Tesla would take care of some of these old locations. I came across the same problem at Amarillo TX at an 8 stall V2 station at a Holiday Inn we stayed at. It simply wasn't possible to stow the cables and several were left laying on the ground.