Minnesota Superchargers (location speculation, discussion)

[Thxdude]

Great news for the Twin Cities to finally have one. Looking forward to info on it (location, stalls, etc.)

 

[hockeythug]

I think having the Supercharger at Toby's in Hinckley is a no brainer.

 

[paco3791]

Just got a response to an inquiry of mine from the supercharger team that they are actively scouting locations in Duluth and they too think that somewhere with access to both MN 35 and WI 53 is the best option. They also asked for site suggestions and I mentioned the DECC complex and Canal Park as I've previously mentioned on these forums. Here's hoping that can make that work somehow.

Just another reminder that they are open and looking for email feedback at:

[email protected]

 

[flankspeed8]

Ok, I only know we are 45 days into 2015, but from the maps, it looks like Tesla is promising us 4 Super Chargers this year. Shouldn't we start hearing about permitting soon? What is the lead time? Certainly they have to have some sites firmed up soon.

 

[Vexar]

I think Canal Park will be frustrating for travelers. It gets very busy at certain times during the year.

 

[paco3791]

I think Canal Park will be frustrating for travelers. It gets very busy at certain times during the year.

Agreed, it's a great location but parking is a real bear in peak season. Which is why I think one of the DECC parking lots would be ideal. Right next door all the attractions in canal park but with less of a premium on parking.

 

[mttnyc]

Has anyone heard of progress on chargers in Minnesota? Especially around the Duluth area? Thanks!

 

[Evbwcaer]

I did find this link:

eTRAKiT


that allows you to quickly search electric permits in MN. Select "Description" in the drop-down menu and type in, "Tesla." It shows the Albert Lea and Worthington SC's, so I am guessing it will show the others once permitted. Worthington still shows up as not finalized, weird.

 

[Evbwcaer]

There is a new permit today. I think it is at Grand Superior Lodge, just sw of Castle Danger, MN. I can't tell what it is for beyond two Tesla car charging stations. I'm guessing they're getting Destination Chargers, which is awesome, but still no Superchargers permits as far as I can tell. It would make some sense for Tesla to push the Duluth SC to the NE if there is going to be one in Pine City/Hinckley, but I don't think they will do that.

 

[Vexar]

There is a new permit today. I think it is at Grand Superior Lodge, just sw of Castle Danger, MN. I can't tell what it is for beyond two Tesla car charging stations. I'm guessing they're getting Destination Chargers, which is awesome, but still no Superchargers permits as far as I can tell. It would make some sense for Tesla to push the Duluth SC to the NE if there is going to be one in Pine City/Hinckley, but I don't think they will do that.

Also, you are correct because the fee is only $40. The Supercharger fees are a few hunder dollars.

 

[hockeythug]

Would make sense to put one in Cloquet by the 33/35 split for those who don't go through Duluth when going further north.

 

[glenhurst]

Evbwcaer, I notice that the Destination Charger you helped get installed at the Bearskin Lodge still doesn't appear on Tesla's Find Us map. Do you know why not?

 

[Evbwcaer]

I am not sure why. I was thinking of emailing Tesla, I'll go ahead and do that. I know that Adventure Inn has had one Tesla customer besides me and there is another one coming. I don't know about Bearskin.

 

[Evbwcaer]

I heard back from Tesla, its just a matter of updating the website. They said something to the effect of the map getting update periodically with new batches of Destination Chargers and that Bearskin should appear soon.

 

[glenhurst]

And indeed, it showed up on the Find Us map a couple days ago. If you zoom way out on the map, the marker appears to be in Canada.

 

[ChiGuy]

Inquired with Tesla last week about a Duluth area supercharger and just received this reply:

"Thank you for you follow up email. We have begun construction at our site in Duluth and we expect to open this station by early July."

 

[SW2Fiddler]

Inquired with Tesla last week about a Duluth area supercharger and just received this reply:

"Thank you for you follow up email. We have begun construction at our site in Duluth and we expect to open this station by early July."

1. That's pretty awesome. Construction started.
2. Welcome to the forum and thanks for passing along that communication

 

[Evbwcaer]

Awesome news. That info is what I had be hearing through the grapevine but with no permit (at least that I have found) I thought nothing was happening. The location is supposedly very near Canal Park which I think is perfect.

 

[emupilot]

1. That's pretty awesome. Construction started.
2. Welcome to the forum and thanks for passing along that communication

Construction is probably done already and they are awaiting hookup to the grid. I did a quick search for permits and newspaper articles but came up empty. Maybe someone else will have better luck than I - few sites open without TMC having found them first!

 

[emupilot]

I found the permit - go here, select DESCRIPTION and search for Tesla. It is electrical permit number BELEC1506-007 at 210-212 West 1st Street, which is apparently Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites.