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Supercharger - Arlington, VA
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The original location is closed but they are relocating to a nearby garage, which is currently under construction.
They do validate it. I tried it this previous December. I even went in and out of the garage entrance on N Fillmore St, so you don't have to go in the entrance right across from Whole Foods.
As a quick update, looks like they started wiring the stalls today.
Spotted the first unboxing of one of the superchargers. Aren’t these the 72 kW maximum?
(Tesla reveals smaller Supercharger stations made for cities)
(Tesla reveals smaller Supercharger stations made for cities)
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But they are all guaranteed 72kW no matter how many people are charging. No need to worry about A/B pairs. It would have been a shock if this location didn't get the urban chargers.
Hmm. That's different. Usually in garages this style of charging post is installed sitting on top of the conduit, not sitting in front of it. Or it has a special junction section that just looks like a base/pedestal. Guesses as to why the change: 1) To keep the posts from sticking up too much over the top of the wall behind them. 2) Helps the cables reach a bit farther out if people are having trouble reaching the charging ports without backing into the walls/barriers. 3) Simpler design reduces costs slightly.
israndy
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Those cables are longer and attached closer to the charge port than the Highway Superchargers, shouldn't have issues reaching a car. I do love those Urban chargers but I have only seen them used the cool way at one location, the East Palo Alto station has them back to back so you can use either side to plug-in. My first visit the pedestal I parked at was dead, but the pedestal behind it was fine so I just grabbed it's cable and reported the other station to Tesla. There sure are a LOT of different ways Tesla uses to position a charger.
The only thing I don't like about the Urban units is the lack of a light to attract your attention when trying to find the chargers in a big lot.
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The only thing I don't like about the Urban units is the lack of a light to attract your attention when trying to find the chargers in a big lot.
-Randy
That's good to know. I was worried about charging speeds if the spaces were full because 36kW is not that much more than a typical charger.
Looks like they have to finish installing the chargers, which should be early this week. Then they'll need county permits finalized. Should be very soon.
They’re looking about complete. The tent is there as covering from inclement weather while crews were finishing the install
Arif
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Looks like they put all 18 bays on P5....wish they put some on P4 as well for bad weather. Probably easier to wire all on the same level though!
Yeah, I agree. The weather shelter would have been nice, but at least you don't need to search two levels in case the first level is full.
Also, how do we update the details on the supercharge.info map? It says 16 stalls but the picture shows 18.
How will the formal opening be announced? Do we have to check if it is operational each day or does Tesla update their website right away?
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