Supercharger - Chilliwack, BC

[Vancity-Tes1a]

Hey guys,

I called and emailed the City of Chilliwack to get some more information on the Tesla Superchargers that are coming to Cottonwood Mall. It is confirmed that there will be a Tesla charger there and after calling the 2nd person, they sent me an email saying will get back to you in 3-5 days.

''The Development Permit that was issued for the Cottonwood Mall requires electrical vehicle charging stations'' (Tesla)

I am wondering if any other chargers like J1772? or just 6 Tesla chargers (250kW)

Thanks, guys,

- Felix

 

[dekuramen]

This is great news!

 

[Vancity-Tes1a]

This is great news!

Actually, a mini update:

I was told it would be 12 stalls? Not exaclty sure. Also some lvl 2 chargers.

It should be closer to the sprint starting construction and summer operational.

But who knows with Covid and Tesla time haha

 

[Colsla]

has there been any progress here?

 

[Vancity-Tes1a]

has there been any progress here?

Not sure, I haven't been out that way in a while.

Last time I was there the whole mall was underground massive construction.

 

[NSTM3]

has there been any progress here?

As of today, I checked while driving through Chilliwack, I drove around Cottonwood Center Mall and its entire parking lot, plus a couple other area's and I did not see any signs of anything that resembles charging infrastructure anywhere. Across the street, Chilliwack Mall had lots of construction, but it looks like a new restaurant or store being built in the parking lot. So if there's a window of opportunity, possible Superchargers might be there, but a bit unlikely at this point. Chilliwack SC's looks like a dud for now.

 

[NSTM3]

August 3, 2021 - Tesla website updated, showing Chilliwack Superchargers to be on from Q2 2022. Wow, nice!

Chilliwack, BC - Luckakuck Way | Tesla

Schedule a Tesla test drive at a time and date that is convenient for you.

www.tesla.com

 

[richteer]

Looks like construction has started! Chilliwack Tesla Supercharger under construction [British Columbia]

Time for a construction cone on the map, @MarcoRP?

 

[Vancity-Tes1a]

Awesome! I was there last year looking for it, and there was tons of construction.

Now they are building it, awesome!

 

[jjgg]

Looks like construction has started! Chilliwack Tesla Supercharger under construction [British Columbia]

Time for a construction cone on the map, @MarcoRP?

Only 6 stalls? It sounds to me they are spending a lot of efforts for a small gain.

 

[pb2000]

Only 6 stalls? It sounds to me they are spending a lot of efforts for a small gain.

Hope has 22 stalls and Abbotsford has 12, so thru traffic is pretty much taken care of. Poking around on streetview it looks like the vast majority of residences have off street parking, so locals will charge at home: 6 stalls is a gift.

 

[Vawlkus]

Only 6 stalls? It sounds to me they are spending a lot of efforts for a small gain.

Would you prefer a standard two stalls, same as any non-Tesla install?

 

[jjgg]

Hope has 22 stalls and Abbotsford has 12, so thru traffic is pretty much taken care of. Poking around on streetview it looks like the vast majority of residences have off street parking, so locals will charge at home: 6 stalls is a gift.

Never underestimate the demand. For example, Coquitlam supercharger is at an inconvenient location that requires multiple turns with traffic lights from the highway, and through a few businesses' laneway to reach. However, the 12 stall was full most of the time, sometimes with a few more cars waiting in line.

 

[Vancity-Tes1a]

Never underestimate the demand. For example, Coquitlam supercharger is at an inconvenient location that requires multiple turns with traffic lights from the highway, and through a few businesses' laneway to reach. However, the 12 stall was full most of the time, sometimes with a few more cars waiting in line.

That's why Coquitlam is getting another station, Burnaby also, and 2nd station @ Richmond.

Because if chargers are there people will use them. Especially if they have no condo/ home charging.

Also the 2nd Surrey charger, on 156th & 104th at the new Save On Foods. Is going to be 6 stalls again, with room for expansion to 10/12 later.

Only 1km down the road, two blocks away from Guilford, but it is going to be V3, 300kW, and very direct off Hwy-1.

And the 2nd “Delta” charger will probably be 120th/80Ave, still undergoing agreements.

 

[MarcoRP]

That's why Coquitlam is getting another station, Burnaby also, and 2nd station @ Richmond.

Because if chargers are there people will use them. Especially if they have no condo/ home charging.

Also the 2nd Surrey charger, on 156th & 104th at the new Save On Foods. Is going to be 6 stalls again, with room for expansion to 10/12 later.

Only 1km down the road, two blocks away from Guilford, but it is going to be V3, 300kW, and very direct off Hwy-1.

And the 2nd “Delta” charger will probably be 120th/80Ave, still undergoing agreements.

So where’s South Surrey lmao

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Only 6 stalls? It sounds to me they are spending a lot of efforts for a small gain.

As Jesus once said, there's no pleasing some people.

Chain is:
0 Coquitlam - Lougheed Hwy, BC, 12 v3
42.7 Abbotsford, BC: 12 v3
38.5 Chilliwack, BC: 6 v3
49.8 Hope - Klassen Rd, BC 12 v3
Spacing is pretty dense, and I think people will naturally gravitate to locations with more stalls, leaving Chilliwack to those who need it or who're going for speed.

 

[Nogassssssss]

Usage is tracked and they can always add on as necessary, eg Hope & Merritt were expanded due to use.

 

[MacNeil]

Usage is tracked and they can always add on as necessary, eg Hope & Merritt were expanded due to use.

True but the actual process of adding capacity is often quite complex. Finding a willing landlord is often difficult, especially for locations where parking is in short supply. As well some locations have technical limitations such as local powerline capacity.

This is a excellent overview of site development (for California but mostly applicable to other jurisdictions):

California Supercharger Locations FAQ

 

[Vancity-Tes1a]

So where’s South Surrey lmao

Bro don't get me started...

I was promised South Surrey/ White Rock back in 2017...

Now it is basically done 2021... And I was told it's delayed again until mid -2022

Where? Either Semiahmoo mall, Grandview corners, or Peninsula Village.

 

[thor_2019]

So where’s South Surrey lmao

Everyone charges at home in south Surrey lol. Seriously thou it’s got to be the highest per capita in all of Canada