Supercharger - Auburn, WA

[geoc]

Credits to Resolute Soul for the tip from this thread.

No idea whether this is Urban vs 120kW or actual number of stalls yet. I expect it to be 10+ stalls given the cost of project ~$150000

Exciting news for visitors to Mount Rainier in the summer and skiiers to Crystal in the winter.

 

[geoc]

Right at the junction between SR-18 and SR-167 at the Outlet Collection, formerly known as the SuperMall. So many fast food within walking distance...

 

[Kuhz]

That’s an interesting and unexpected location. Could it be destination chargers? Often times the value is way off

 

[Robotpedlr]

This would be an awesome location. Great access for two freeways and in between Centralia and Issaquah chargers. Not to mention on my regular commute

 

[mociaf9]

That’s an interesting and unexpected location. Could it be destination chargers? Often times the value is way off

It's possible but it would probably have to be for a lot of them (>60) spread between different locations in the various sections of parking lots.

 

[ChrisH]

Well this is awesome. I live in Auburn so pretty cool to see.

Now that I think about it, it’s not super beneficial to me because charging at home is cheaper (no free supercharging) and if I’m taking trips somewhere it would have been better to have them further along on my route.

Hopefully Yakima will happen this year too

 

[PLUS EV]

With a six figure valuation and Tesla mentioned on the permit, I am almost positive that it will be a supercharger. Could be either urban or "classic." I would say urban is a slight favorite because it's at a mall. But I could also see the argument that it's for long distance travel connecting I-5 and I-90. I suspect, however, that we will get a classic supercharger that is actually on I-5 in the next year or two.

 

[ReddyLeaf]

Awesome!!! Perfect site for everyone taking the SR18 cutoff (me). Finally, something in the south sound. I’ll guess urban SC, but really don’t care which. @BlueShift

 

[Kuhz]

It's possible but it would probably have to be for a lot of them (>60) spread between different locations in the various sections of parking lots.

I meant that the valuation entered incorrectly or as a place holder.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

With a six figure valuation and Tesla mentioned on the permit, I am almost positive that it will be a supercharger. Could be either urban or "classic." I would say urban is a slight favorite because it's at a mall. But I could also see the argument that it's for long distance travel connecting I-5 and I-90. I suspect, however, that we will get a classic supercharger that is actually on I-5 in the next year or two.

Malls are the most common location for classic Superchargers, so I don't think the location is telling.

I think classic because it's a cut-through to/from I-90.
Not knowing the traffic evils there, I don't know whether you'd want to skip I-5 anyway N-S at times.

 

[im.thatoneguy]

This would seem to largely solve the missing Olympia need which to me says "regular". But considering how soon V3 is theoretically rolling out I feel like Tesla is heavily leaning on Urban chargers to not invest in outdated tech. I say 50/50.

 

[PLUS EV]

This would seem to largely solve the missing Olympia need which to me says "regular". But considering how soon V3 is theoretically rolling out I feel like Tesla is heavily leaning on Urban chargers to not invest in outdated tech. I say 50/50.

I might be biased since I'm a Seattle/Olympia guy who mostly travels along I-5, but I definitely think they need one along I-5 in Olympia or Tacoma. Of course both would be nice, but the current situation of not having any along I-5 between Lynnwood and Centralia is just crazy.

 

[ReddyLeaf]

I might be biased since I'm a Seattle/Olympia guy who mostly travels along I-5, but I definitely think they need one along I-5 in Olympia or Tacoma. Of course both would be nice, but the current situation of not having any along I-5 between Lynnwood and Centralia is just crazy.

Agreed. I think eventually there will be SCs in both Olympia and Tacoma, maybe even Renton/Tukwila, Bothell and Bremerton, in addition to Kirkland, UW, North Bend. Unfortunately, unless Tesla can somehow locate 40-unit SCs in the Tacoma to Everett corridor, they will continually need more of these smaller 8-12 unit builds. What happens when Tesla sells 500,000 EVs?

 

[im.thatoneguy]

I might be biased since I'm a Seattle/Olympia guy who mostly travels along I-5, but I definitely think they need one along I-5 in Olympia or Tacoma. Of course both would be nice, but the current situation of not having any along I-5 between Lynnwood and Centralia is just crazy.

Wouldn't that be best served by a bunch of Urban Superchargers though?

 

[Araman0]

I'm curious how supercharge.info gathers 8 stalls will be here. Is that number just an estimate based on, well, no real data?

 

[Jsro]

So happy they are putting this in. Does anyone know an eta for go live date?

 

[emupilot]

I'm curious how supercharge.info gathers 8 stalls will be here. Is that number just an estimate based on, well, no real data?

That is the default if we don't know how many stalls there will be. Since this is a heavily traveled area, it will likely be more.

 

[Kuhz]

I'm curious how supercharge.info gathers 8 stalls will be here. Is that number just an estimate based on, well, no real data?

From what I see here it’s not even definite this is a SC

 

[PLUS EV]

Wouldn't that be best served by a bunch of Urban Superchargers though?

I'm not picky man! Just want something!

 

[Kuhz]

That is the default if we don't know how many stalls there will be. Since this is a heavily traveled area, it will likely be more.

Wouldn’t assume that. Look at Issaquah