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Supercharger - Brownsville, TX

Discussion in 'Texas Supercharger locations' started by reddy, Feb 21, 2020.

  1. reddy

    reddy Member

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    #1 reddy, Feb 21, 2020
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    Moderator note (bmah): The first few posts in this thread are a merger of two different threads.

    This just popped up on TDLR.

    Tesla EV Charging Installation - Brownsville, TX
    Project Number:
    TABS2020011691
    Facility Name:
    HEB Plus
    Location Address:
    2155 Paredes Line Road
    Brownsville, TX 78521
    Location County:
    Cameron
    Start Date:
    4/6/2020
    Completion Date:
    5/8/2020
    Estimated Cost:
    $325,000
    Type of Work:
    New Construction
    Type of Funds:
    This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
    Scope of Work:
    Installation of Tesla EV Charging Equipment. (8) charging posts, (2) charging cabinets, and associated electrical equipment for station.
    Square Footage:
    3,300 ft 2

    @BlueShift
     
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  2. Nogasmn

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    Where do you find info like this?
     
  3. MarcoRP

    MarcoRP @MontrealTesla

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    Hey guys, It looks like we’ve got a permit for Brownsville Texas! This will be an 8 stall V3 Supercharger located at the HEB + grocery store at 2155 Paredes Line Road. Permit found by @reddy in another thread, which I will link and ask for it to be be moved to the Texas forum. Will add on Supercharge Info!

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  4. aronth5

    aronth5 Long Time Follower

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    Great location for nearby SpaceX's Boca Chica Launch/Manufacturing facilities.

    Brownsville Supercharger.png
     
  5. reddy

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    Marco,

    I wasn't sure which category to use. I'm good with moving it to this one if that is preferred.

    Reddy
     
  6. DriverOne

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    Perfect for SpaceX.
     
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  7. PStewart

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    I was going to say Harlingen would be more perfect for visiting SpaceX at Boca Chica, but this isn't too much of a diversion.
     
  8. mociaf9

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  9. ItsNotAboutTheMoney

    ItsNotAboutTheMoney Well-Known Member

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    Brownsville, TX

    Along Primary Interstates: I-69E
    Along US Numbered Highways (<=5mi): US-77, US-83
    Along Auxiliary Interstates: None

    I-69E

    From: Mexico at Brownsville, TX - 6 miles
    To: Kingsville, TX - 116.1 miles
    Diversion: 2.5 miles
    To: End (US-59 Victoria, TX) - 221.3 miles

    To: McAllen, TX (I-69E, I-2) - 59.3 miles

    More SpaceX, therefore more Superchargers.

    I-69E is a long way from finished. The route to Victoria, TX is mostly US-77 right now.
     
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  10. ItsNotAboutTheMoney

    ItsNotAboutTheMoney Well-Known Member

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    To: San Luis de la Paz, Gto (FM-1847, TX-48, Fed. 101, Fed. 83, Fed. 70, TAM 126, Fed. 101, /SLP 80CE, SLP 75D, Fed. 57, Fed. 57D) - 482.7 miles
    To: China, MX-NL (FM-802,US-281, FM-509, Fed. 2D, Fed. 40D, Fed. 40/Fed. 40D) - 135.3 miles
     
  11. ratsbew

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    AWESOME! Perfect for Starship launches which will draw lots of spectators. I'm planning on a road trip down there to watch a test flight this year. Sounds like the charger will be up and running very soon.
     
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  12. ratsbew

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    I feel like 8 stalls will be too small for Starship launches. The peak demand will be pretty high. I'll plan on arriving to Brownsville with 50% or so so that I only have to hog a stall for 10 minutes to get out of there after a launch.
     
  13. mociaf9

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    Based on previous experiences around SpaceX launches in CA, that could be a huge mistake. Charge up enough on your way in so that you'll be able to make it out of the immediate area and to the next supercharger when you leave without needing to rely on the Brownsville one. At one CA launch that I recall, people ended up having to wait a few hours just to get a chance to plug in with lines like 40+ cars deep waiting.
     
  14. StoicKiwi

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    This will be great for folks going to South Padre Island too since there is only a 2-stall pallet SC there currently.
     
  15. drsnooker

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    Has construction started yet? Pictures if you got them!
     
  16. richtrav

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    Was by there Thursday, no sign of any activity
     
  17. drsnooker

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    Thanks for the update. Cannot wait for this one to open up. I've made it to the spaceX site once from Houston, but it's a pain.
     
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    @richtrav Have you passed by recently?
     
  19. richtrav

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    Sorry no I haven't, I'll be there in the next week or two, if I remember it I'll swing by.
     
  20. richtrav

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    Just went by the HEB a few hours ago and still see no signs of construction in the parking lot
     
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