Supercharger - Edgewater, MD

[Lanny]

No transformer as of today.

 

[PStewart]

No change noted as I drove by today.

 

[PStewart]

Backhoe appeared. Perhaps to lift a future transformer off of a truck?

 

[Big Earl]

Backhoe appeared. Perhaps to lift a future transformer off of a truck?View attachment 705957View attachment 705958View attachment 705959

That little guy can’t lift a 6,500 pound transformer; utility trucks usually have a crane for that. They might need to excavate from the transformer location to the main utility feed to run the conductors, i.e. dig up the parking lot.

 

[PStewart]

Transformer in place. Some fresh straw near the green box near the street.

 

[PStewart]

Active! I think I might be the first to charge. Doesn't appear to be charging me anything.

 

[LoudMusic]

Active! I think I might be the first to charge. Doesn't appear to be charging me anything.

Free electrons! Congratulations!

 

[PStewart]

I'm sure it is just a temporary aberration, but the Edgewater supercharger has disappeared from Tesla's website. Also Prince George, British Columbia. Find Us | Tesla

 

[PStewart]

Free electrons! Congratulations!

The charge eventually showed up.

 

[LoudMusic]

The charge eventually showed up.

Boooooooo.

Is it online again? Still not on the Tesla website.

 

[Mistic721]

Is it me, or is this charger only running at half capacity? No one else is here and I am barley getting 100kW. Just interesting since it’s a 250kW station. The one in Annapolis seemed to be faster but I could be imagining things.

 

[Big Earl]

Is it me, or is this charger only running at half capacity? No one else is here and I am barley getting 100kW. Just interesting since it’s a 250kW station. The one in Annapolis seemed to be faster but I could be imagining things.

Are you a local? Is your battery warm? We've had some pretty cold overnight temps, so unless you're navigating to the Supercharger for at least 30 minutes, don't expect anywhere close to 250 kW.

 

[Mistic721]

Are you a local? Is your battery warm? We've had some pretty cold overnight temps, so unless you're navigating to the Supercharger for at least 30 minutes, don't expect anywhere close to 250 kW.

Gotcha, yeah, local to davidsonville. I am back again today and charging around 100kW again. I did try to precondition the battery for 15+ minutes this time. I arrived with a 40% charge. Not sure if it needs to be lower for better charge rates. Don’t get me wrong, not trying to complain. Just curious. I am a fairly new owner and trying to burn my free miles before they expire

 

[Paoay168]

Great to hear that the Edgewater MD Tesla Supercharger is now functional! I live near South Bowie, and while the Annapolis, MD Supercharger is my usual go to charging station, having an alternative (and shorter) location is welcomed. I also like the drive from Crain Highway, to Central Avenue up to Edgewater.

 

[Mistic721]

Gotcha, yeah, local to davidsonville. I am back again today and charging around 100kW again. I did try to precondition the battery for 15+ minutes this time. I arrived with a 40% charge. Not sure if it needs to be lower for better charge rates. Don’t get me wrong, not trying to complain. Just curious. I am a fairly new owner and trying to burn my free miles before they expire

Much better today. Came in with 19% and it hit 245kW. Sitting at about 165kW now which is great! I made sure to precondition at least 30 minutes. Thanks!

 

[PStewart]

Bollards/signs removed. Now open to NACS. Photo from Feb 18, 2024.