TMC is an independent, primarily volunteer organization that relies on ad revenue to cover its operating costs. Please consider whitelisting TMC on your ad blocker and becoming a Supporting Member. For more info: Support TMC
  1. TMC is currently READ ONLY.
    Click here for more info.

Supercharger - Bothell, WA

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by ALSET YXES, Jul 15, 2019.

  1. drtimhill

    drtimhill Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2019
    Messages:
    1,533
    Location:
    Seattle
    Agreed. I would guess that model S/X demographics tends more toward those with homes and private garages, while a lot of the appeal of the model 3 is the younger professional living in apartments/condos. That changes some of the assumptions around charging habits/needs.
     
    • Like x 1
  2. Kuhz

    Kuhz Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2017
    Messages:
    1,895
    Location:
    Mars
    A 120v at a friends house is slow but good enough if staying a while. When I travel, I pick hotels with EV chargers whenever possible. Gives you a good head start even if it’s more $$. Most of the well traveled routes are well covered in WA now.
     
  3. ReddyLeaf

    ReddyLeaf Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2014
    Messages:
    1,493
    Location:
    WA State
    Could we stay on topic: Bothell SC news? Send the other stuff to the general SC threads.
     
    • Like x 3
  4. im.thatoneguy

    im.thatoneguy Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2017
    Messages:
    315
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    "as part of our commitment to make Tesla ownership easy for everyone, including those without immediate access to home or workplace charging, we are expanding our Supercharger network into city centers,as part of our commitment to make Tesla ownership easy for everyone, including those without immediate access to home or workplace charging, we are expanding our Supercharger network into city centers"

    - Tesla
     
  5. N8DGR8

    N8DGR8 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2015
    Messages:
    138
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    This is on topic, expect people without home charging to use this Supercharger and don’t give them a hard time about it.
     
    • Like x 2
  6. PLUS EV

    PLUS EV Running on Empty

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2016
    Messages:
    5,767
    Location:
    Seattle
    You see a lot more Teslas in the Bay Area and SoCal than you do in the Seattle area. And I realize there are a lot now in the Seattle area.
     
    • Funny x 1
  7. PLUS EV

    PLUS EV Running on Empty

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2016
    Messages:
    5,767
    Location:
    Seattle
    Superchargers by state:

    CA-139
    WA-17
    OR-14

    Population by state:

    CA-40 million
    WA-8 million
    OR-4 million

    The ratio does not seem that out of whack. OR has more superchargers per capita than WA, but that makes sense because it is geographically bigger, so those OR superchargers are there to enable interstate travel moreso than the WA superchargers.

    CA also has more superchargers per capita than WA, but there are also far more Teslas per capita there than in WA, even if WA is #2 in the country in Teslas per capita (at least it was when I looked it up a year or two ago and I doubt that has changed based on what I've seen).
     
    • Like x 3
  8. ALSET YXES

    ALSET YXES Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2019
    Messages:
    213
    Location:
    No Where But Everywhere, USA
    #48 ALSET YXES, Dec 16, 2019
    Last edited: Dec 16, 2019
    If you're only looking at SCs for charging then yes you are limited if you have a 60 or 75. Question though, when was the last time you went somewhere, other than a remote camping site, where there was no electricity?
     
    • Like x 1
  9. ALSET YXES

    ALSET YXES Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2019
    Messages:
    213
    Location:
    No Where But Everywhere, USA
    Yup, totally agree. It depends on your living/working situation ie access to charging options where your vehicle sits the longest.

    Urban was in part put forth as a bandaid for MUDs but design was focus more on size to provide a charge post that worked better for high-density urban with limited space for the oversized 120 kW post.

    There will be a rapidly expansion of charging options for MUDs in the coming year.
     
  10. ALSET YXES

    ALSET YXES Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2019
    Messages:
    213
    Location:
    No Where But Everywhere, USA
    SCs (fast charging) in not sustainable long-term and does not maximize the use of the existing power grid. The need for fast charging is real for long-distance travel and has been needed to remove a barriers/reservations of consumers looking enter the EV market.

    We all know the long-term sustainable solution but frankly there is not a EV charging company currently focused on it, including Tesla.
     
  11. Legacystar

    Legacystar Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2019
    Messages:
    60
    Location:
    Renton, wa
    i work in the North Creek Parkway business complex, this is less than a mile from me, so going to be super helpful! i will try my best to check on the status of this install, i'm a 2 week old tesla owner, so bear with me, i'm not exactly sure what to look for when it comes to new installations.
     
    • Like x 2
  12. drtimhill

    drtimhill Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2019
    Messages:
    1,533
    Location:
    Seattle
    Not sure we do .. do you? Would you care to share it with us (at the risk of going off-topic)?
     
  13. PLUS EV

    PLUS EV Running on Empty

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2016
    Messages:
    5,767
    Location:
    Seattle
    Just take pics and post them here and everyone else will fill in the blanks. Particular focus should be on the transformer (or lack thereof) and any closeups of the specs on the transformer (large green metal box) or supercharger cabinets (large white upright boxes).
     
  14. Legacystar

    Legacystar Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2019
    Messages:
    60
    Location:
    Renton, wa
    Passed in there yesterday, no changes to start Alset posted. Can't tell where the stations are going to be, inside or outside. Alset, you said you saw the layout, did it specify ?
     
  15. ALSET YXES

    ALSET YXES Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2019
    Messages:
    213
    Location:
    No Where But Everywhere, USA
    Reference my early post...

    #19

    Current layout is switchgear and cabinets outside with posts located inside. H&M has been on-site pretty much everyday. I'll see if their open to providing an update on Monday.
     
  16. Seattle Tom

    Seattle Tom Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2016
    Messages:
    496
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Some minor activity in Bothell. They now have the stalls taped off. They have roped off 11 spaces so 10 superchargers? Do they ever install an odd number?

    They are on the far corner of the upper garage, directly behind where the upgraded transformer will be.
    61C9AE68-5E6C-4C20-93DA-CB8D72E6AA8A.jpeg
     
    • Informative x 5
    • Like x 1
  17. Seattle Tom

    Seattle Tom Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2016
    Messages:
    496
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    I’m sure it will open for charging later today. :)
     
    • Funny x 5
  18. goneskiian

    goneskiian Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2012
    Messages:
    2,618
    Location:
    Bellevue WA
    They do. Ellensburg has only had 5 for, like, forever.

    I don't recall any other odd ones though.

    Thanks for the update on this! Great to see some progress! That is if caution tape can be considered progress! :rolleyes::p
     
  19. Seattle Tom

    Seattle Tom Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2016
    Messages:
    496
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Correction. They brought out a pylon and taped off 12 spots. Makes more sense!

    That’sa good sized urban supercharger.
     
    • Informative x 1
    • Funny x 1
  20. Legacystar

    Legacystar Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2019
    Messages:
    60
    Location:
    Renton, wa
    Really excited this is progressing so fast. I live in Renton, work in Bothell, so there is no convenient supercharger for me. I also live in an apartment and can't charge there. Work let's me use a 120volt outlet, but that glacially slow. This will be a regular charging/lunch stop for me !!! Do we know if these will be 72kwh or 150?
     

Share This Page

  • About Us

    Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Learn more.
  • Do you value your experience at TMC? Consider becoming a Supporting Member of Tesla Motors Club. As a thank you for your contribution, you'll get nearly no ads in the Community and Groups sections. Additional perks are available depending on the level of contribution. Please visit the Account Upgrades page for more details.


    SUPPORT TMC