This is possibly a pointless question, because it's not like I expect a Tesla rep to come in and comment on Tesla's plans for Supercharger placement, but I was wondering what the community thought of the potential for a Supercharger placement.
Currently, this is the map of supercharger locations in the lower peninsula of Michigan
I have added a circle indicating where Grayling, MI is located. Grayling is in an interesting placement as it's the "intersection" of I-75, US-127, and M-72, which makes it a great candidate for a Supercharger.
The caveat to that is that if one is traveling north on I-75, once you get off the interstate in Grayling, there's not an entrance back to the interstate to continue your drive (if that's your route), without traveling a few miles north to another interstate entrance.
The caveat to that caveat however, is that (and this is just anecdotal) many trips that I have personally taken leave the interstate in Grayling to then travel to our final destination (Kalkaska, Bellaire, etc). With no Supercharger in Grayling, it often means that I'd need to go further north (out of my way) to Gaylord in order to reach my destination with a decent enough charge to make it back to my origin (or another supercharger after leaving my destination).
Grayling would also be optimal as currently it's a fairly large stretch from Bay City to Gaylord if one is traveling further north. Even despite the annoyance having a small jaunt to re-enter the interstate when continuing north in Grayling, I think it would be beneficial.
I am curious to hear thoughts from the community and other Michiganders.
Currently, this is the map of supercharger locations in the lower peninsula of Michigan
I have added a circle indicating where Grayling, MI is located. Grayling is in an interesting placement as it's the "intersection" of I-75, US-127, and M-72, which makes it a great candidate for a Supercharger.
The caveat to that is that if one is traveling north on I-75, once you get off the interstate in Grayling, there's not an entrance back to the interstate to continue your drive (if that's your route), without traveling a few miles north to another interstate entrance.
The caveat to that caveat however, is that (and this is just anecdotal) many trips that I have personally taken leave the interstate in Grayling to then travel to our final destination (Kalkaska, Bellaire, etc). With no Supercharger in Grayling, it often means that I'd need to go further north (out of my way) to Gaylord in order to reach my destination with a decent enough charge to make it back to my origin (or another supercharger after leaving my destination).
Grayling would also be optimal as currently it's a fairly large stretch from Bay City to Gaylord if one is traveling further north. Even despite the annoyance having a small jaunt to re-enter the interstate when continuing north in Grayling, I think it would be beneficial.
I am curious to hear thoughts from the community and other Michiganders.