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JamesEarl15
Member
Why would you want less options?
Circle K. You can see it and some of the stalls in the background of the CB Radio Store pic.
There's also a Carls Jr. within reasonable walking distance.
DeepBlueMN
2019 AWD Model 3
Well, now that Tesla “built it”, a bunch of other development “will come”. (It looks like there is a bunch of open space there, maybe a big box store will come in, or a hotel, or another restaurant…)
Plus, there is a McDonalds right next to the Carls Jr, and another truck stop there, so really not a terrible location, though it looks like a better sidewalk is needed.)
And, I agree, having Casa Grande nearby is a great backup for the inevitable weird power outage, etc. that we have been seeing occasionally with new V3 sites.
tmoz
S85D, Y LR, ex Prius PiP
Dateland appears to be fairly near completion. Last week there was activity installing the solar panels. So good question, but I wouldn't place any bets on Globe or Wikieup.
JamesEarl15
Member
tmoz
S85D, Y LR, ex Prius PiP
I think three locations at Globe/Show Low or Pinetop/Greer or Springerville would open up eastern arizona to EVs. I'd say do all three or don't do any.
AZ Tim
Member
DeepBlueMN
2019 AWD Model 3
Both Globe and Show Low now have decent CCS charging sites, so Springerville would be a good connector into NM.
Tyl
Active Member
Used this charging site for the first time last weekend, while towing a loaded car dolly from Phoenix to Tucson with my 2017 Model X 100D.
On the flat straight I-10, with a tow dolly with a small pickup on it, in moderate weather, even keeping it to ~55mph, the range was cut in approximately half while towing. I had not anticipated such a great reduction in range, although I must say the handling was absolutely stunning compared to all prior towing experiences with other vehicles over the years!
Despite leaving Phoenix that morning with a 100% charge (270-mi range at this point), I was contemplating stopping at the usual Casa Grande charger, even though that would mean unhitching the trailer, then charging, then rehitching the trailer to continue on my way to Tucson. Fortunately, the map showed this newly-opened Eloy charger, which thanks to the commentary / pictures in this thread I could see hopefully working.
Sure enough, the first care was in the 7th stall, so I was able to just pull alongside the first charger, plug in sideways, charge, and then pull forward when I was ready to leave without needing to unhitch / rehitch. The parking lot really is massive, so as long as you can find enough chargers not in use in a row (should be with 28 available) then you'll be fine charging here. Circle K had good snacks / drinks, functioning restrooms, and very friendly cashiers. Highly recommended for the Phoenix-to-Tucson segment of your trip.
On the flat straight I-10, with a tow dolly with a small pickup on it, in moderate weather, even keeping it to ~55mph, the range was cut in approximately half while towing. I had not anticipated such a great reduction in range, although I must say the handling was absolutely stunning compared to all prior towing experiences with other vehicles over the years!
Despite leaving Phoenix that morning with a 100% charge (270-mi range at this point), I was contemplating stopping at the usual Casa Grande charger, even though that would mean unhitching the trailer, then charging, then rehitching the trailer to continue on my way to Tucson. Fortunately, the map showed this newly-opened Eloy charger, which thanks to the commentary / pictures in this thread I could see hopefully working.Sure enough, the first care was in the 7th stall, so I was able to just pull alongside the first charger, plug in sideways, charge, and then pull forward when I was ready to leave without needing to unhitch / rehitch. The parking lot really is massive, so as long as you can find enough chargers not in use in a row (should be with 28 available) then you'll be fine charging here. Circle K had good snacks / drinks, functioning restrooms, and very friendly cashiers. Highly recommended for the Phoenix-to-Tucson segment of your trip.
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