TMC is an independent, primarily volunteer organization that relies on ad revenue to cover its operating costs. Please consider whitelisting TMC on your ad blocker and becoming a Supporting Member. For more info: Support TMC
  1. TMC is currently READ ONLY.
    Click here for more info.

Miami / Ft Lauderdale Supercharger (Plantation)

Discussion in 'Florida' started by DJ Frustration, Sep 11, 2014.

  1. Larry Chanin

    Larry Chanin President, Florida Tesla Enthusiasts

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,900
    Location:
    Sarasota, Florida
    Hi Bill,

    Now that the permit has been filed there's a good chance that it will be ready in time for the Miami Formula E race.

    Larry
     
  2. auger

    auger Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2014
    Messages:
    207
    Location:
    SoFL
    Ouch

    Environmental requirement before construction plus 10 other conditions. I don't know if this is a normal thing Tesla has to go through . . .

    Capture3.JPG
     
  3. aviators99

    aviators99 Model S - R140

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Messages:
    1,463
    Location:
    Weston, Florida, United States
    And now there are 30 (!)
     
  4. fuelsman

    fuelsman Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2013
    Messages:
    76
    Location:
    NE Florida
    Attention South Florida Tesla Owners!
    The last condition is Zoning DOES NOT want signs limiting parking to Tesla Vehicles and will not allow signs to be posted. An invitation to ICE'd Superchargers.
    Most of permit conditions are picky and some are very expensive - such as boring 3 feet under tree roots under trees instead of trenching and replacing trees that are injured.
    With these permit conditions it'll be easier to put the Supercharger on the Turnpike Pompano Service Area.
     
  5. aviators99

    aviators99 Model S - R140

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Messages:
    1,463
    Location:
    Weston, Florida, United States
    Tesla has dealt with this condition at many of the SC locations. They have a version of the sign that says "30 minute parking only (except while charging)" or something similar, and it *usually* gets past the requirement and prevents ICEing.
     
  6. Larry Chanin

    Larry Chanin President, Florida Tesla Enthusiasts

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,900
    Location:
    Sarasota, Florida
    If the permitting conditions in Plantation become too onerous there are other nearby cities that are interested in hosting a Supercharger Station. Locating a third Supercharger Station on the Turnpike, while being expedient, might not be the best overall solution.

    However, the Plantation permit situation appears to impose both numerous and onerous permits and it is beginning to look dubious that it will be ready in time for the Formula E races.

    Larry
     
  7. GeekLad

    GeekLad Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2014
    Messages:
    81
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    It's been mentioned before, but the Sawgrass Mills would be a better location anyway. It is right along the path to Superchargers to the west, north, and the permitted location in Marathon to the south. The Plantation location is out of the way for routing to existing/upcoming superchargers, and I-595 traffic is much heavier than I-75 & the Sawgrass Expressway. For anyone that does require travelling along I-595, the Sawgrass Mills is reasonably close.

    Have any inquiries been made about putting one at the Sawgrass Mills?
     
  8. auger

    auger Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2014
    Messages:
    207
    Location:
    SoFL
    And many people think it should be near I-95. Plantation was generally viewed as a good east/west compromise with a close connector between the three major N/S thoroughfares. It would be unfortunate if Tesla had to start all over on a South Florida supercharger location since the process seems to take so long.

    I'm sure some locations are easier than others to get done. Maybe the Plantation permit bureaucracy isn't anything Tesla hasn't dealt with at other locations, and they will be able to plod through it like they have before. But I don't know.
     
  9. aviators99

    aviators99 Model S - R140

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Messages:
    1,463
    Location:
    Weston, Florida, United States
    Spoke with Tesla and they aren't worried about these requirements.
     
  10. Bill D

    Bill D Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2013
    Messages:
    461
    Location:
    Weston, FL
    At the San Juan Capistrano Supercharger in California, I saw many Teslas deal with ICED spots by backing up to plug in from the non-parking lot side via a bank drive-thru teller lane.

    Teslas on the 10th street berm may be what we'll see on a busy day at the Fountains.
     
  11. auger

    auger Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2014
    Messages:
    207
    Location:
    SoFL
    Good news! Thanks
     
  12. djinn1

    djinn1 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Messages:
    61
    Location:
    Danville, PA
    Any updates? I will be driving from Pennsylvania to Deerfield Beach in three weeks-was hoping not to have to use the ICE. But there are no superchargers south of Port St. Lucie, and I don't want to spend my free time parked at some mall or Tesla store at a very low charge rate. I don't have dual chargers.
     
  13. aviators99

    aviators99 Model S - R140

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Messages:
    1,463
    Location:
    Weston, Florida, United States
    There is no way it will be ready for you. None of the 31 conditions have been met yet, so construction is not close to starting.
     
  14. randompersonx

    randompersonx Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2014
    Messages:
    515
    Location:
    Orlando, FL
    There are hotels that have Destination charging.

    It sounds like perhaps you are staying in a rental house, though -- perhaps a 240V/50A extension cord and a drier plug is your option? You can certainly make it to Deerfield Beach from Port St Lucie or Fort Drum.

    Even if Plantation were live, destination charging is much better than driving 20 miles each way to a supercharger every few days.
     
  15. djinn1

    djinn1 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Messages:
    61
    Location:
    Danville, PA
    thanks. wish I was. staying with parents at assisted living. zero outlets outside for charging. oh well, timing is everything ....
     
  16. pgiralt

    pgiralt Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2013
    Messages:
    1,520
    Location:
    Cary, NC
    Not even a 110V outlet outside? You can make it from St. Lucie to Deerfield and back with plenty of charge left, so it's just a matter of making sure you get enough while you're there to cover any local driving. I'd check Plugshare to see if there's anything nearby if there's no 110V.
     
  17. Roland

    Roland Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2013
    Messages:
    145
    Location:
    Naples, FL
    Deerfield Beach has a J-1772 EV charger at their parking garage at the following location close to the water.

    EV-Charger Deerfield Beach
    123 NE 20th Ave
    Deerfield Beach‎ FL‎ 33441

    The charging is pricey at .39 cents per KW. Plus they charge to park. Parking seemed to be cheaper on Sunday. There are plenty of
    things to do in the area while charging.

    Plug share has more info.

    If you go eat at:

    The Whale's Rib
    2031 Northeast 2nd Street
    Deerfield Beach, Fl 33441
    (954) 421-8880

    it's a dive with good food.
     
  18. Nickjhowe

    Nickjhowe Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2012
    Messages:
    219
    Location:
    Boca Raton, FL
    More than happy to have you charge at my house in Boca. I'm just of Dixie, so pretty close to where you might be. You can drop your car off and I'll take you back to Deerfield, then bring you back when the charging is done. Let me know. I might be traveling in mid Fed, so let me know the dates if you want to take me up on the offer. Drop me an email at nickjhowe at Gmail.
     
  19. rkinley

    rkinley Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2014
    Messages:
    14
    Location:
    Atlanta
    This SC NEEDS to be done before a boatload of Tesla owners descend on Miami for the Formula E race in March!
     
  20. Mnlevin

    Mnlevin Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2013
    Messages:
    416
    Location:
    South Florida
    There is a TON of public charging and TESLA has a store in the Town Center Mall that is real close to DEERFIELD. You could fill up once and be done for a few days and then many places you may go for dinner have charging very close. Check the Plugshare app. I would definitely bring the car.
     

Share This Page

  • About Us

    Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Learn more.
  • Do you value your experience at TMC? Consider becoming a Supporting Member of Tesla Motors Club. As a thank you for your contribution, you'll get nearly no ads in the Community and Groups sections. Additional perks are available depending on the level of contribution. Please visit the Account Upgrades page for more details.


    SUPPORT TMC