Supercharger - Centralia, WA

[TeslaSinHR]

I have to ask. Which signs are now at Centralia? The 30 minute sign, or the no parking except sign.
Burlington started out wit the 30 minute signs, but were changed to the restricted parking signs.

The 4 right-most spots are marked "EV charging only", the 6 left-most spots are are marked "30 minutes only except for EV charging".

If you look at the photo I posted earlier - it only shows 9 spots - the left most spot was cut off (no Tesla was parked there anyway).

 

[markb1]

The lot owner probably was unwilling to dedicate all 10 spaces for exclusive Tesla use. I don't think Tesla typically pays for the real estate when they install a supercharger, so this makes sense.

 

[v12 to 12v]

The 4 right-most spots are marked "EV charging only", the 6 left-most spots are are marked "30 minutes only except for EV charging".

If you look at the photo I posted earlier - it only shows 9 spots - the left most spot was cut off (no Tesla was parked there anyway).

You will also find that the Northernmost spot is marked as handicapped. I'm not worried about things getting iced there. Plenty of parking around. When we were lurking around trying to figure out where the Superchargers might be located that lot was completely empty. That, along with its proximity to local businesses, made it seem like a perfect location.

 

[PhilBa]

How does the multi-use arrangement jibe with the new law that says "exclusively for PEV"? It includes private parking which I believe includes the SC slots.

 

[deonb]

Does anybody happen to know what the pairing is on the Centralia SuperCharger? (i.e. which bays share the same charger).

E.g:
Burlington it is: 1-5, 2-6, 3-7, 4-8
California chargers are: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Is Centralia like Burlington or like California?


PS: I sent a mail to ownership last week to ask them to post this information online for all chargers.

 

[markb1]

Does anybody happen to know what the pairing is on the Centralia SuperCharger? (i.e. which bays share the same charger).

E.g:
Burlington it is: 1-5, 2-6, 3-7, 4-8
California chargers are: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Is Centralia like Burlington or like California?


PS: I sent a mail to ownership last week to ask them to post this information online for all chargers.

They generally post this on the pedestals (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, etc.) That seems like the best place to post this information, rather than online.

 

[Discoducky]

They generally post this on the pedestals (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, etc.) That seems like the best place to post this information, rather than online.

I looked for these on the Centralia superchargers and they did not have the markings as of two weeks ago.

 

[onesixeight]

I didn't see the markings either. If facing McDonalds, is #1 the far left or right charger?

 

[brianman]

I didn't see the markings either. If facing McDonalds, is #1 the far left or right charger?

In the absence of other information, I generally assume #1 is the one closest to the boxes.

 

[Discoducky]

I didn't see the markings either. If facing McDonalds, is #1 the far left or right charger?

I would think far right is #1 since it is closest to the actual supercharger enclosure/towers

 

[donv]

Charged at Centralia twice today-- I was the only car there both times. This afternoon, I saw 294 mi/hr, which seems pretty good!

Oddly enough, there was a Model S parked at Starbucks, but not at the supercharger.

 

[XrstalLens]

I looked for these on the Centralia superchargers and they did not have the markings as of two weeks ago.

We were there this weekend (charged Friday and Sunday, 8/30 and 9/1) and they are now marked 1A, 1B, 2A, etc. with the black letters at the bottom of the "U" on each charger. I didn't make note of the actual order, though.

 

[dfitz206]

I was also there Friday and Monday--from the right to the left (opposite of reading a book) they are 1-5A , then they start over again 1-5B. When I pulled in on Friday, I was alone, but there were 4 of us when I left. Monday morning at 8am, I was all alone... First time with the superchargers. Awesome. Simple.

 

[PLUS EV]

Apparently there wasn't a thread for Centralia yet so I am starting one.

Please update with capacity, time of day, and wait time if you are using this supercharger in the next few days. I'm heading south on Sunday for the eclipse and it would be helpful to know what to expect in Centralia.

 

[ibdb]

Don't forget to check Plugshare, too. I'm more likely to comment on a Supercharger there than I am to comment here.

 

[ChadS]

An owner I know posted on Facebook this afternoon that he was charging there, and there were only two other cars with him.

 

[PLUS EV]

An owner I know posted on Facebook this afternoon that he was charging there, and there were only two other cars with him.

Wow that seems like less usage than a typical summer Friday! He probably got lucky but hopefully it's a good sign for the weekend. I suppose many in the Seattle area might be headed to central and eastern Oregon. That was my original plan as well but then an opportunity to stay with friends in Salem opened up so I'm going there instead.

 

[Yarder]

I was number 7 of 8 slots this afternoon on my way to Oregon. This was at about 2pm and when I walked over to the Country Cousins there was only one slot left. An hour later, there was just my car and two others. That place is going to be a choke point for those traveling back to Seattle on Monday afternoon.

 

[PLUS EV]

Yeah I do suspect that Monday afternoon will be worse.

Fortunately I don't have a straight job to rush home to I'll probably head north on Tuesday.

 

[RandyS]

The big deal about the Centralia site is Bill and Bea's Drive in at 1215 Harrison Ave. They have indoor seating, so it's not just a drive in...Great burgers and other food....Worth the walk from the SC site...