Here is an idea on how to improve future major Supercharger locations.
This should be especially useful where there might a a line of cars waiting, for example on heavy traffic days.
In addition, it allows drive-through access for people towing in anticipation of the Cybertruck.
The idea, approximated in the drawing, is that each charging pedestal gets two parking spaces that face opposite directions
While one location is in use a newly arrived car can park and be next for that specific charger.
This is instead of first come first served. But by being parked already, overall throughput will increase.
And to make it easier for a new arrival to get the soonest available charger, a digital display (maybe ~12" high or more) above the pedestal can show how many minutes the
current car being charged has remaining. If the driver of this car doesn't show up to unplug within a short time (such as 5 minutes) then the cable can automatically unlock, a text message is sent.
This should be especially useful where there might a a line of cars waiting, for example on heavy traffic days.
In addition, it allows drive-through access for people towing in anticipation of the Cybertruck.
The idea, approximated in the drawing, is that each charging pedestal gets two parking spaces that face opposite directions
While one location is in use a newly arrived car can park and be next for that specific charger.
This is instead of first come first served. But by being parked already, overall throughput will increase.
And to make it easier for a new arrival to get the soonest available charger, a digital display (maybe ~12" high or more) above the pedestal can show how many minutes the
current car being charged has remaining. If the driver of this car doesn't show up to unplug within a short time (such as 5 minutes) then the cable can automatically unlock, a text message is sent.