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Supercharger - Destin, FL - US-98
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From looking at the sites all across the south it's all about (time to completion) the Utility Transformer (big green box).
It will be interesting see if they install any Magic Dock dispensers at this site (they could be V3 or V4). It's my understanding that if Tesla wants any of the NEVI money (5 billion), they must include support for CCS, plus now is the time that Tesla is opening up to other CCS vehicles... so I'm thinking probably so. It's gonna get interesting to start sharing Superchargers with non-Tesla vehicles that have charging ports in various locations.
Speaking of CCS, the FPL Evolution site in FWB at the HI Express on Hwy98 looks pretty much finished, transformer in place and all (I would post pics, but don't wanna spam up this SC thread). Not powered up yet as far as I could tell though. I picked up one of the CCS handles... man those things are massive and weigh a ton! I'd have to be desperate for juice to hang one of those onto my Tesla via an adapter! Seems like it could break the car's connector with all that weight. Geez, no wonder everyone wants to move to NACS.
Speaking of CCS, the FPL Evolution site in FWB at the HI Express on Hwy98 looks pretty much finished, transformer in place and all (I would post pics, but don't wanna spam up this SC thread). Not powered up yet as far as I could tell though. I picked up one of the CCS handles... man those things are massive and weigh a ton! I'd have to be desperate for juice to hang one of those onto my Tesla via an adapter! Seems like it could break the car's connector with all that weight. Geez, no wonder everyone wants to move to NACS.
I pass it every day and it seems to be moving fast. I never purchased my Tesla, because I love in a condo and have no charging. I can now with this Supercharger going in. Will the other non Tesla vehicles have to abide by the fees if they sit in a parking spot to long after they reach a certain charge level?
Anyone who charges at a Tesla supercharger is subject to idle fees if they stay too long after the car is done charging.
In most instances, if they are just using it as a parking space then they are subject to towing. But enforcement varies from place to place.
Have you talked to your condo association about installing chargers? It's usually inexpensive and it's a nice amenity that makes the condos into more desirable properties.
Also, a lot of people don't know that you can charge a Tesla on a regular 120V outlet. If you have one outside your unit then that is sometimes an option. That's how my daughter charges her Tesla. It's slow but it gets the job done.
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As long as it's not a restricted-access parking lot it will be open to all cars capable of charging with the NACS (Tesla) standard.
If Tesla installs magic dock chargers at this site then virtually any EV will be able to charge there. (The exception is Nissan and a few of the older model Japanese brands)
22 Feb update: Construction is going well. Wiring everything up. No sign of a transformer or magic docks.
Thanks for the update. Classic V3 dispensers. I kind of hope they don't have Magic Docks, because the site up in Prattville, AL that has MD, has been having some issues. I don't know for sure that MD is the reason, but you so rarely hear about issues at SC sites it just makes you wonder. Plus there will be the FPL CCS-1 just down the road at Fudpuckers as well as in FWB. Of course, non-Teslas can still user adapters... Ford is sending them out now to owners.
In regards to the FPL Evolution CCS-1 stations from my original post…Mainly these would be used by non-Tesla vehicles that came with CCS-1 connections for their DC Fastcharging. However, all new Teslas made 2022 and after (except the Cybertruck) have the ability to use CCS stations as long as you purchase and adapter. Most of the Pre-2022 Tesla Models can also have a retrofit kit installed to allow CCS DC Fastcharging. Plenty of threads here on TMC about the topic. Just search “CCS1 Adapter” or “CCS Retrofit”
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This is a first, plugging up almost seemed to be detected as a L2 charger but the session didn't start. I don't remember seeing this behavior at the Gulf Breeze location before it went live.
The charging screen came up automatically, and when my door was closed I had the "ready to charge" screen showing. My app showed the car plugged up but charger not ready.
Otherwise, it looks like everything is ready to go with the transformer in place.
The charging screen came up automatically, and when my door was closed I had the "ready to charge" screen showing. My app showed the car plugged up but charger not ready.
Otherwise, it looks like everything is ready to go with the transformer in place.
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