Tesla Just released its updated Find US Map for Q4/2022
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Supercharger- Black River Falls , WI
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Interestingly, this location was NOT on the Supercharger Vote map. Flying under the radar, but obviously the host location has been in the works for a while if they listed it as a Q2/23 Target.
Since I don’t expect, Flying J, Kwik Trip or Walmart to be a host. Hopefully it’s not the nearby Casino 4 miles east of the interstate. That leaves a local Hotel/motel or the Culvers as my front runners.
Since I don’t expect, Flying J, Kwik Trip or Walmart to be a host. Hopefully it’s not the nearby Casino 4 miles east of the interstate. That leaves a local Hotel/motel or the Culvers as my front runners.
My suspicion, as I think some others have alluded to, is that the Voting Map is less about letting the public actually pick new locations, and more about gauging interest for locations that are already in early talks, to help fast-track or convince the host to help remove hurdles in the permitting/approval process.
All the likely choices are off exit 116, WI 54.
Culver's is my guess. Kwik Trip is also a possibility. I think EVgo is more likely to go into Flying J with the deal announced between EVgo, Pilot Flying J, and GM this year. There is also a Walmart that is more likely to host EA.
This would fill the longest gap between superchargers currently present on the Minneapolis to Chicago route going via Rockford (Eau Claire to Tomah, about 74 miles). However, it is about twice as far to Eau Claire as it is to Tomah, so I think Black River Falls plus Osseo would be a possibility, since that would cut the gap into three segments somewhat evenly.
Culver's is my guess. Kwik Trip is also a possibility. I think EVgo is more likely to go into Flying J with the deal announced between EVgo, Pilot Flying J, and GM this year. There is also a Walmart that is more likely to host EA.
This would fill the longest gap between superchargers currently present on the Minneapolis to Chicago route going via Rockford (Eau Claire to Tomah, about 74 miles). However, it is about twice as far to Eau Claire as it is to Tomah, so I think Black River Falls plus Osseo would be a possibility, since that would cut the gap into three segments somewhat evenly.
FWIW, Kwik Trip was approached by Tesla a couple years ago. They ( the family that owns them All ) did not go for the Sales pitch. Saying their business model is for customers to get in and get out quickly. Which may true. But I believe they are being very short sighted about the benefits of customers staying a little longer and most likely spending money in the stores.
I don’t see much benefit for putting another location at Osseo other than east to west travel via US 10. I-90/94 is pretty well covered with the addition of BRF. They really need to upgrade La Crosse though. There is a Woodman’s within a mile of the current location that would be an ideal location for a 12 stall if the pursued it. I’d also like to see Eau Claire upgraded or a new site added to the Woodman’s off US 53 ( 3 miles north of current location).
They also need to put a splitter on I-39 around Coloma, WI
Kwik Trip is an oddball. Their "Electric vehicle charging stations" that are just a 120v outlet on a lamp post are all too common and seem like some sort of bad joke. My guess is there are some weird personal anti-EV sentiments that they hold. Just speculating though.
Just found out today via an article in the WI state Journal. The co-founder and current CEO of Kwik Trip will be stepping down as of JAN/ 1/ 23. His Son will be taking on the position. The son is a doctor and general surgeon at Mayo Clinic. Perhaps with New blood in the CEO position they will be more open to the future of transportation and for needs those customers.
I would think that if the goal is to replace the existing supercharger in the same area, there is a large Target store near Oakwood Mall that would do nicely.it’s closer to I-94. How far is Woodman’s from WI 29?
I agree with the comments about Coloma, which would be a splitter not just on I-39, but also a splitter on WI 21.
Per MarcoRP, His (Preliminary) intel indicates the location to be:
Culver’s
925 Commerce st.
Black River Falls, WI 54615
He is still gathering site specific info.
Culver’s
925 Commerce st.
Black River Falls, WI 54615
He is still gathering site specific info.
Per MarcoRP, this will be an 11 stall site. There is a Billboard in the middle of the grass island preventing a 12th space.
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As far as I know, there isn't a permit yet. Once there is a permit, I'm sure it'll be added to Supercharge.info.
Go permit-sleuthing if you want it added.
Go permit-sleuthing if you want it added.
Per MarcoRP, this will be an 11 stall site. There is a Billboard in the middle of the grass island preventing a 12th space.
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Black River Falls, WI
Host Type: Restaurant
Host: Culver's
Along Primary Interstates: I-94
Along US Numbered Highways (<=5mi): US-12
Along Auxiliary Interstates: None
I-94
From: Eau Claire, WI (v2) - 47.9 miles
To: Tomah, WI - 27.3 miles
Diversion: 0.7 miles
From: Menomonie, WI - 75.1 miles
To: Mauston, WI (v2) - 55.5 miles
US-12
From: Eau Claire, WI (v2) - 58.2 miles
To: Tomah, WI - 28.7 miles
Diversion: 1.8 miles
From: Menomonie, WI - 84.8 miles
To: Mauston, WI (v2) - 59.1 miles
Host Type: Restaurant
Host: Culver's
Along Primary Interstates: I-94
Along US Numbered Highways (<=5mi): US-12
Along Auxiliary Interstates: None
I-94
From: Eau Claire, WI (v2) - 47.9 miles
To: Tomah, WI - 27.3 miles
Diversion: 0.7 miles
From: Menomonie, WI - 75.1 miles
To: Mauston, WI (v2) - 55.5 miles
US-12
From: Eau Claire, WI (v2) - 58.2 miles
To: Tomah, WI - 28.7 miles
Diversion: 1.8 miles
From: Menomonie, WI - 84.8 miles
To: Mauston, WI (v2) - 59.1 miles
Raisin45567
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That's ~20% of the parking lot being taken up by charging spots. I'm guessing these are going to get ICED frequently.
Not really, people would rather sit in the drive thru 10-20 minutes at Culvers rather than go inside. It’s crazy. The wife and I stopped at a Culvers last August to eat inside. There were 4 tables in use, meanwhile the drive-thru line was 10 cars deep and 5 vehicles waiting for orders.
rhummer
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6/9/23 update: No Visible indicators of impending site construction. However, I believe I know why the completion target was pushed from Q2 to Q4. There is a major parking lot expansion in progress behind the Culvers. It includes 6 new concrete parking spaces and a new Drive thru lane in the main Culver’s lot. Beyond that is a huge area prepared for asphalt paving with 2 large Concrete Light pole bases set. What is interesting about this new asphalt area is the presence of a newly poured Concrete pad area about the size required for 11 or 12 parking stalls (charging spots). At this point I’m only speculating, but this concrete area could be where the SuC stalls end up. This would be different from the original placement location estimate. Frankly, the original location inside the main Culver’s lot would have been difficult to set the Pedestals in the 3 car parking location.
I took photos, however, I’ll wait to post some until I have a chance to stop there again next Tuesday AM when the Parking lot is empty and I can get better shots.
I took photos, however, I’ll wait to post some until I have a chance to stop there again next Tuesday AM when the Parking lot is empty and I can get better shots.
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