Supercharger - Mehlville, MO

[Ddowns2050]

I was there yesterday about 4:20pm and the electricians were making up the wire in the main switchgear.

 

[Guy V]

Is an Ameren transformer there yet? Those are usually the biggest activation delay.

 

[jvonbokel]

Stopped by yesterday to check it out. Exactly 10 stalls. Everything looks complete, but no transformer. I asked when it would be ready and the guy I talked to said the official word on these projects is he doesn't know. Apparently he's had that question before. At the time, they were just installing the parking blocks, so I suspect all the electrical is done (except for the transformer).

 

[Guy V]

Stopped by yesterday to check it out. Exactly 10 stalls. Everything looks complete, but no transformer. I asked when it would be ready and the guy I talked to said the official word on these projects is he doesn't know. Apparently he's had that question before. At the time, they were just installing the parking blocks, so I suspect all the electrical is done (except for the transformer).

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Nice work! I knew we'd be waiting on a transformer, hope it shows up soon.

 

[Serendipity]

Thanks John! Keep us posted. I'm down that way a lot more than St. Charles, so this will be a great addition.

 

[tpm1999]

Stopped by this morning. No transformer yet.

 

[A A Ron]

This is awesome! It is the last supercharger I need to complete my annual trip from DFW to STL without the West County side trip!

 

[A A Ron]

Transformer show up yet?

 

[Kevin5091]

No transformer yet. I was just there this afternoon (5/16). Looks a little more manicured and cleaned up now as far as dirt piles, but no transformer.

 

[tpm1999]

No transformer as of the morning of Friday May 18th. Hopefully Ameren doesn't drag their feet for too long.

 

[yodrak]

No transformer on Sunday, but I guess you wouldn't expect one to be delivered on the weekend. The risers have been cut down to about 4-6 inches above the pad and capped off with duct tape.

Every other charging spot is signed "Tesla charging only" alternating with "General Parking 30 minute limit", so be prepared to contend with ICEVs during heavy shopping times.

 

[tpm1999]

No transformer Thursday morning. Looks like Ameren (who supposedly is now pro-EV charger) is dragging their feet.

FYI: story I am talking about Ameren seeks to add hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations across Missouri

Good news: The newly planted grass and trees look nice and healthy near the superchargers.

 

[A A Ron]

Thanks guys - I imagine if all the wiring is there it shouldn't take much longer than a week to get up and running.

 

[tpm1999]

Typical steps left are adding a transformer, then adding the meter (sometimes not done at the same time or installers). Then verification by a Tesla tech.

 

[Kevin5091]

Also awaiting the light poles to be put up

 

[tpm1999]

Checked the morning of Wednesday May 30th. Still no transformer. Anyone know the project manager running this project at Ameren? Maybe it's time to give them a call asking what the delay is.

 

[tpm1999]

I guess Ameren saw my post. Per Saint Louis Tesla group, Transformer currently being installed.

 

[briankwest]

YASS!

 

[Kevin5091]

Transformer is now installed, area still roped off and it still needs light poles Installed

 

[A A Ron]

Awesome, just need Tesla to complete the final configuration and power it up!