I drove there after it was announced and that's how it felt to me. Other people apparently had this same concern.
As I said, Semis aren't likely to be using any Supercharger sites. They just aren't designed for it, and don't have the correct connector, or placement of said connector. (Yes, I know Tesla has used some Superchargers when testing the prototype Tesla Semi, with a jerry-rigged adapter cable system. But they normally had to block off a large chunk of the site when doing so, and that isn't going to be acceptable.)
Tesla doesn't have the resources to build service centers at every location before a mountain pass. The idea (and hope) is that the reduced complexity will cut the need for service other than routine maintenance that can be planned in advance. In it's unexpected issues like tires, well they aren't any difference than a normal vehicle and can go where ever. If you mean road services like food/shower/etc then go set up a business there, sounds like it's a key spot. Tesla operates very few lounges and that isn't really their model. I would like Tesla to build safe reliable restrooms on site (maybe access code from the Tesla screen) and contract for them to be serviced, but honestly as the years go by we'll see more and more human options getting built next to the chargers, not chargers trying to be built near businesses.
What certain essential amenities are needed? (That apparently haven't actually been essential for ~10 years.) I know items like windshield cleaning supplies, air compressors, garbage cans, etc. would be nice, but they aren't what I would classify as essential. (And providing some of them are sort of problematic at a non-staffed site.) At one point Elon did mention adding air compressors to Supercharger sites, but that doesn't seem like it has happened...
Elon says that they will be delivering some starting sometime in the next 4 months... So that seems like it will be before "quite some time." Of course, they will probably be used on dedicated routes with charging on each end. (And maybe somewhere in the middle, if necessary, but that doesn't seem likely to start with.)
Yeah, but I don't think a service center in Ashland is the solution. Maybe one in Salem, Eugene, Medford, and/or Redding would make sense and help. But there needs to be enough local ownership to make it worthwhile.
I don't think this is a change in policy, but a lack of mobile technicians. They still have me on deferred repairs for when mobile service resumes.
I don’t want to take this thread off track but I can confirm that there is a shortage of mobile technicians. I spoke to one last month from the Portland area who told me there are several openings in that area. Medford expansion will open up Southern Oregon and the most northern part of California. Superchargers are quickly opening in both areas.
Yep. We're in Talent, and just had repairs done in Bend. They assured me Medford is coming, though offered no specifics.
They are building one in Salem.
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You don't need to drive by every few days. This hasn't event passed through the planning commission yet. Then it needs to pass through the building department before a building permit is issued and construction can begin.
