I see Custer on the planned 2018 list. The more the merrier but Hot Springs or Newcastle would seem like more logical locations for long distance travelers. I assume Custer's annual Tesla rally was a huge factor in determining this location.
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Hats off to the organizers of the event. I'm sure they took note of the annual motorcycle rally 50 miles North in Sturgis and the huge economic impact it has had for over 60 years on that small town. It's doubtful Tesla's Custer rally would have anything close to a similar economic impact, but for a small town that relies on tourism it's a great idea. And for Tesla to reward Custer with a Supercharger will only help grow the event, as you noted. Additionally it will be a good thing for all Black Hills tourism. It is beautiful country and unlike the mammoth Rockies with hours long ascents and descents, the Black Hills' small scale makes it great for a two or three day cruise on the winding two lane roads. Even better on a motorcycle --which explains Sturgis.Yeah, at least that is what I was told when I was there at the rally this year. Tesla liked what they were doing and decided to put in a SC for them there. There are a ton of destination chargers in town, but a SC would certainly be a big benefit as the rally does draw people from several states. Heck, I came from Michigan (the far east side) to attend.
Most notably while living in North DakotaTesla Rule #1 - NEVER make trip plans based on a completion date provided by Tesla.
Yep, here's the current thread: Supercharger - Custer, SDSupercharge.info now shows that a permit has been pulled for Custer.
Location: 800 Mount Rushmore Road (DakotaMart)
Tesla Rule #1 - NEVER make trip plans based on a completion date provided by Tesla.
Yep, here's the current thread: Supercharger - Custer, SD
I submitted a request to have the two Custer threads merged.Thanks. I posted here because this thread covers South Dakota. Never thought to look elsewhere. So now we have two threads on Custer.
CUSTER SUPERCHARGER UPDATE
(per Dave Ressler, Custer Chamber of Commerce)
Construction is set to begin 21-Mar-18. There will be eight (8) stalls. Target completion is mid-May in time for the rally. Dave is planning to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Saturday of the rally. A Tesla rep is planning to attend.
Michael E.
“txakoli”
Hi Michael,
What rally are you talking about and when does it occur?