Maryland Superchargers

[jfe_md]

The most recent official supercharger map has a "Coming soon" pin just north and east of the Bethesda pin. Probably the Laurel site previously mentioned. Anyone care to go diving the records for a permit? Lanny, you are excellent at this! And the 2015 map has been updated and doesn't include many superchargers previously thought to be open by the end of the year.

 

[andrewket]

The most recent official supercharger map has a "Coming soon" pin just north and east of the Bethesda pin. Probably the Laurel site previously mentioned. Anyone care to go diving the records for a permit? Lanny, you are excellent at this! And the 2015 map has been updated and doesn't include many superchargers previously thought to be open by the end of the year.

Hopefully a 6 bay if not more.

 

[Cottonwood]

Hopefully a 6 bay if not more.

Come on, 12 is the new standard! Don't settle for small...

 

[Lanny]

The most recent official supercharger map has a "Coming soon" pin just north and east of the Bethesda pin. Probably the Laurel site previously mentioned. Anyone care to go diving the records for a permit? Lanny, you are excellent at this! And the 2015 map has been updated and doesn't include many superchargers previously thought to be open by the end of the year.

LOL. Actually I've been trying to find a permit in several possible areas in PG county. It's been difficult because the system needs a specific address for the search. Even when I call, they tell me that I need to give them an address.

My understanding is that Laurel Towne Center is off the table now. A year ago, Savage Mill was in the process of getting a permit and that fell through.

Recently, I've looked in the area of 4050 Powder Mill Rd in Beltsville, MD which is a shopping center just off an exit of I-95 north of the beltway. No sign of construction around there as of last weekend.

Lanny

 

[CHRGIT]

My guess would be there will be no activity until next year for the mystery Maryland location. It does show on the "today" map as coming soon, but it is not on the 2015 map. I would say there is hope for Lexington and Tannersville this year.

 

[jfe_md]

With Strasburg open I am less dependent on a SC in the DC/Baltimore area, but it would be helpful. I cannot imagine wasting my time driving to Bethesda--two stalls that seem to be in use frequently.

 

[CHRGIT]

Another possible location would be Arundel Mills. The property is owned by Simon Properties which is a popular location for Superchargers.

 

[MsElectric]

I hope the PG County location comes with on site security or is next to a police station. There are some pretty scary areas in that county and I would have really hoped the SC site is in a safe area north of 495. I hope the Tesla Supercharger teams liaises with people who live in the area to get some idea about safety before plopping down a S installation.

Based on what I've heard from friends in the DC area, I'd be very weary about taking an exit from 495 into most parts of PG county. Just look at that crime map below. People in Teslas waiting 30+ minutes for a charge in a crime ridden area is not the best idea.

http://spotcrime.com/md/prince+george's+county

LOL. Actually I've been trying to find a permit in several possible areas in PG county. It's been difficult because the system needs a specific address for the search. Even when I call, they tell me that I need to give them an address.

My understanding is that Laurel Towne Center is off the table now. A year ago, Savage Mill was in the process of getting a permit and that fell through.

Recently, I've looked in the area of 4050 Powder Mill Rd in Beltsville, MD which is a shopping center just off an exit of I-95 north of the beltway. No sign of construction around there as of last weekend.

Lanny

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Another possible location would be Arundel Mills. The property is owned by Simon Properties which is a popular location for Superchargers.

++1 for Arundel Mills. Lots of shopping and dining options and it is not in crime-ridden PG County.

 

[RDoc]

Hmm ... if you look at the Today map, there are several "Coming Soon" pins, including the one in Maryland that vanish when you hit the 2015 map but reappear on the 2016 map. Apparently it's not coming all that soon.

 

[mikeash]

Keep in mind that 2016 is less than four weeks away. I think something coming in 2016 could be "soon" at this point!

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Keep in mind that 2016 is less than four weeks away. I think something coming in 2016 could be "soon" at this point!

More particularly "soon" would be "early in 2016", while something on the 2016 map could be intended to be open December 2016.

 

[emupilot]

I found this report that Tesla has been talking to the Canal Place Preservation & Development Authority about installing an 8-stall supercharger station near the Footer Dye Works building in Cumberland, MD.

 

[Lanny]

Footer Dye Works building in Cumberland, MD. MAP LINK

 

[DFibRL8R]

Yikes! The google street view of that place from 2014c looks pretty rough. Are they restoring/repurposing that old industrial building? Currently, the site does not look like you could walk to near by restaurants without a frogger-like crossing of multilane streets. Maybe someone with more local knowledge of the site could chime in.

 

[Lanny]

Yes, the Footer's Dye Works building is in the final stages of restoration. They are looking for one or two restaurants for the ground floor of the building and more shops and restaurants can be reached by walking north along Canal Place.

Search continues to find restaurant for Footer's Dye Works Building

 

[jbumps]

Yikes! The google street view of that place from 2014c looks pretty rough. Are they restoring/repurposing that old industrial building? Currently, the site does not look like you could walk to near by restaurants without a frogger-like crossing of multilane streets. Maybe someone with more local knowledge of the site could chime in.

The multilanes you see are mostly elevated. That area of Cumberland is actually quite nice, reasonably accommodating to pedestrians and seems to be on the 'up and coming'.

 

[MMC-]

Hagerstown, MD

Stall 1A (and maybe 1B) sick.
Charging for two to three minutes then stops for about a minute then starts back up again. Moved to 3A charging fine.

Supercharger team notified.

 

[Syd]

stalls 4 (a/b) in laurel are still not charging properly, other stalls ok, reported and known by super charger team.

 

[Jidgettewynn]

I looked up the address of "Premium Outlets. It is 495 Prime Outlets Blvd, Hagerstown, MD.

I have a question...if there was a Fast Charger, not a Super Charger, 2 miles south of Thurmont off of Route 15, open 24/7, with bathroom, and hot and cold water, would anyone show?

 

[DFibRL8R]

I have a question...if there was a Fast Charger, not a Super Charger, 2 miles south of Thurmont off of Route 15, open 24/7, with bathroom, and hot and cold water, would anyone show?

Great question. Are you a business owner? I have attached a map of the area on plugshare which shows the relative lack of EV charging (especially DC Fast chargers) in this area. This area would seem like a good location for EV charging especially if it is tied to a business where drivers would want to spend an hour or so such as a restaurant etc. As an EV owner, I do make it a point to seek out businesses that have installed EV charging (preferably complementary such as with Tesla's destination charger program) and have done so at several restaurants and hotels. DC Fast Chargers are more expensive to install so seem to generally be fee based though there are some free ones like at MOM's organic market in Frederick, MD. I personally don't use the pay chargers much since the capacity of the Model S means I can just drive by and charge at my destination or the next Tesla Supercharger.