Supercharger - Boise, ID

[Rocky_H]

More pictures!

Here is lots of gravel for...filling stuff?

The utility transformer is in, next to where they will be putting in the Tesla equipment.

Closer picture of the transformer so you can see the specs. 500KVA, 480V Y-connected 3 phase, 277A

One of the big cabinets of Tesla equipment unboxed.

 

[goneskiian]

Wow! How often is the transformer actually in place before the Tesla hardware? This should go in quickly!

 

[Cottonwood]

More pictures!
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One of the big cabinets of Tesla equipment unboxed.

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Thanks for the Pictures!

Great to see the transformer there first!

That large grey box is the Distribution Center, aka "switch gear." It is really a large circuit breaker box for the Supercharger Site. This looks like a new and different model Distribution Center than Tesla has been using for the last couple of years. If you get a chance to get a close up of the Equipment Label on that box with the manufacturer, model, ratings, etc list, that would be great info.

 

[PoweredByRain]

Wow! How often is the transformer actually in place before the Tesla hardware? This should go in quickly!

I've never heard of it happening before. That is fantastic!

 

[wycolo]

A transformer enclosed in a cabinet?? Are the cooling fins sticking out the back that we can't see?
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[SW2Fiddler]

A transformer enclosed in a cabinet?? Are the cooling fins sticking out the back that we can't see?
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Interesting what people notice. My first thought was, "the workers don't look like they want to be in the pictures"

 

[rjroadbiker]

Thanks to all for posting the progress. We are planning a bike trip starting in Blackfoot, ID and the only sure route from Portland is through Butte and down to Idaho Falls. I think there might be a Hotel/Motel in Idaho Falls with charging capabilities. We will need a full charge to be able to leave the car in Blackfoot for a week as well as a charge to get back to Butte. Anyone have suggestions for overnight lodging in Idaho Falls with NEMA 14-50 outlets?

 

[Rocky_H]

Thanks to all for posting the progress. We are planning a bike trip starting in Blackfoot, ID and the only sure route from Portland is through Butte and down to Idaho Falls. I think there might be a Hotel/Motel in Idaho Falls with charging capabilities. We will need a full charge to be able to leave the car in Blackfoot for a week as well as a charge to get back to Butte. Anyone have suggestions for overnight lodging in Idaho Falls with NEMA 14-50 outlets?

I just checked on allstays.com for the RV parks in Idaho Falls that have 14-50 outlets, and Snake River RV Park looks pretty good. They have tent camping sites there too. I would suggest calling them and seeing if you can work out something with renting an RV spot and maybe they let you set up a tent too? Or if they won't cut you a deal to use a tent, just straight up rent an RV spot, flip the back seats down and car camp. I and many other Tesla owners have done that.

 

[rjroadbiker]

Thanks Rocky. Since we will be camping and biking during our 7 day bike tour (470 miles), we would like to stay in a room while charging. My own investigations have found that Idaho Falls Power has several J1772 outlets which they are willing share. Also the Snake River RV Park is just up north from ID Power, and the Shilo Inn MAY have a charging spot in their parking lot. All these possibilities are within walking (biking?) distance from major lodging. Roger

 

[Rocky_H]

Thanks Rocky. Since we will be camping and biking during our 7 day bike tour (470 miles), we would like to stay in a room while charging. My own investigations have found that Idaho Falls Power has several J1772 outlets which they are willing share. Also the Snake River RV Park is just up north from ID Power, and the Shilo Inn MAY have a charging spot in their parking lot. All these possibilities are within walking (biking?) distance from major lodging. Roger

Yes, I've also found that benefit in places that are smaller, frequently a charging point is a mile or less from a restaurant or hotel where you would actually like to be.

 

[Rocky_H]

I was there last evening to take another look and found a couple of guys from the local electric car group checking out the progress. Talk about me being a fanatic--they don't even have Teslas yet!

For @Cottonwood's question, I checked all around that grey cabinet, and I couldn't find any label that had any specs on it. There was just this on the back that basically says it's a SquareD 3R type enclosure.

As for the rest of progress, not much farther, but I just saw that they have filled in the conduit area with gravel with a plastic sheet over it, so they're about ready to pour the concrete in there. Cool thing I noticed was that they have the pairs of plastic conduit labeled with black marker 3A 3B 4A 4B, etc. If you zoom in on the picture, you should be able to see that.

 

[yagerd]

Thanks Rocky_H Great pictures and GREAT progress!!!

 

[Cottonwood]

For @Cottonwood's question, I checked all around that grey cabinet, and I couldn't find any label that had any specs on it. There was just this on the back that basically says it's a SquareD 3R type enclosure.

Thanks for trying. 3R is a NEMA weather rating. Looks like the ratings are inside the doors...

 

[yagerd]

Went by Saturday and took some pictures

 

[Cottonwood]

Thanks for the Pictures!

It's nice to see the transformer in place so early!!

 

[PhilBa]

yeah, should be pretty soon now. Transformers seem to usually be the last piece set in place. C'mon Wyoming! I wanna go cross country.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

yeah, should be pretty soon now. Transformers seem to usually be the last piece set in place. C'mon Wyoming! I wanna go cross country.

You can go cross country, just not the way you want.

Seriously, though, >< close to making two connections that connect regions to cross-country routes. Just great to follow.

Oh, apparently Sheridan's now powered up.

 

[PhilBa]

Yeah, I figured some one would point out destination chargers, rv parks, 14-50s, the occasional chademo and plug share...

Done, right, one could sleep while the car is slow charging. But, I want super chargers and I want them now! (says the guy that has been waiting 2+ years for the nothern route.)

 

[breser]

Yeah, I figured some one would point out destination chargers, rv parks, 14-50s, the occasional chademo and plug share...

Done, right, one could sleep while the car is slow charging. But, I want super chargers and I want them now! (says the guy that has been waiting 2+ years for the nothern route.)

This SuperCharger is the last one I absolutely need to get from Seattle to Topeka, KS. I'll still need a destination charger in Twin Falls, ID. But it's at least a 2 day trip so stopping one night and charging isn't too big of a burden.

 

[Rocky_H]

Ah, that's a pretty sight. We are getting pretty close now. The pedestals are cemented in, but no cords in them yet.