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Supercharger - Alexandria, MN
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I agree, one detail, we were promised, not given it in writing, the devil is in that detail
I agree, one detail, we were promised, not given it in writing, the devil is in that detail
The Supercharger map that Telsa publishes could be considered, "in writing."
After my deposit became non-refundable in 2014, Tesla changed the 2015 Supercharger map for northern MN. I called them and made a stink, because I was going to by a Leaf if not for the Supercharger network. Anyway, they offered me 4 HPWC's to be installed at businesses I could find, in the areas that I traveled, that were willing to host the HPWCs. This basically became the Destination Charger program. Point being, make a stink/noise/complaint, it may get some traction.
Literally three single Supercharger kiosks could bridge the gap from Clearwater to Billings, allowing for one overnight L2 stay. (787 miles).
Sure, it could. But not in any way that supports a reading of a written promise like you are suggesting because the "writing" on the map for future locations includes the following quite prominently, "Target opening in year. Exact timing and specific location may vary." Meaning they are explicitly NOT promising that a supercharger will be built in a specific location/area or within a certain time frame. Though maybe this isn't how they were annotating their map in 2014/2015. I don't know.
Regardless, it's certainly true that the way they've set it up can be easily misleading. Which is unfortunate as it is in no way necessary. It's no surprise that plenty of owners will feel the same understandable resentment when sites have been listed for multiple years without any sign of progress.
It seems the company doing the Fargo design is from Alexandria, so it would not be surprising if they are also doing the design there.
TylerB
'21 3 LR AWD
I work nearby - There's an apartment complex being built nearby that is having fiber run to it - the markings run along the street down to the lot. It's likely not for the supercharger unfortunately. The front of the target lot WAS marked, but seems to have had the flags removed...
TylerB
'21 3 LR AWD
Also; I may be out of the loop but how are we getting the 8 stalls number (seen it in a few places) The local newspaper reported 13 stalls and 2 non-tesla charging stations. The article was from last September so it may be old news, though.
Electric car owners to power up in Alexandria
Electric car owners to power up in Alexandria
The company doing survey/design for Fargo (and now, Grand Forks) appears to be based nearby too:
from the thred -
SURVEY INFORMATION
Surveyor: J****************
Phone: 320-460-7110 Ext:
Company: DESIGN TREE ENGINEERING
Address: 120 17TH AVENUE W. ALEXANDRIA MN 56308
Surprising nothing's happening in Alexandria.
TylerB
'21 3 LR AWD
Potential update? There's a crew doing some backhoe work, but it may be unrelated... fingers crossed.
TylerB
'21 3 LR AWD
Don't tease us. Go ask them
I thought the SCs were planned for the other far corner from the building?
Yeah, all those pics are the crew for CenturyLink. His first picture (the one with the Target sign and the transformer) is exactly the corner of the parking lot where the SC is going.
TylerB
'21 3 LR AWD
Yup, which is why I'm somewhat doubting that they're doing anything for the supercharger site - they're working along the curb. If anything is different tonight when I leave from work I'll update.
FWIW, they never do singles (which is wise); smallest I've seen is 6 stalls.
But yeah, this should have been done last year.
There are also 4 stalls at Kamloops, Revelstoke and Golden, BC. I had busy issues at all, though some of it was due to equipment problems. Absolutely need 8+ stalls in most areas, though V3 may alleviate some congestion. Remember, they’re building out for the Y and Truck as well as the 3.
TylerB
'21 3 LR AWD
They're really starting to get annoying with all of the teasing going on... local engineering firm is on site doing more electrical / ground work. Although from some documents i've seen it's most likely for some road expansions they're planning on doing, and NOT the supercharger.
Done getting my hopes up until I see pallets with tesla logos on them.
Done getting my hopes up until I see pallets with tesla logos on them.
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