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$0.36 per kWh in Firebaugh is low compared to some other locations such as Oxnard, California, where it is $0.49 per kWh except for super off-peak hours. Firebaugh has only one rate for the whole 24-hour period,
If the solar canopies are offsetting some of the utility grid charges, the rates could be lower than the vast majority of the Superchargers that do not have solar.
Still I presume that the rates on the US 101 route are higher than the I-5 route because of the higher coastal property values.
I am unable to call up the rates on my Teslas as they are older models that have free Supercharging. Would like to know from users who have rate schedules on their Nav screens if this is correct.
Unlikely. Apparently someone heard something about the other 4 stalls being for Cybertrucks. I don't have any other info at the moment
Or a nod to Chargepoint..... Chademo
Occasionally we do talk to those that have 'other' vehicles while charging (These Tesla people have limited subject matter)
Stopped last night. About ten people charging. First stall I tried didn’t work, but the other one I tried worked.
Ordered McDonalds from the app. Went right over and picked it up. Bathrooms in the McDonallds/Chevron were small and dirty. Long line for the ladies room. Gonna be a choke point when the supercharger is full.
Ordered McDonalds from the app. Went right over and picked it up. Bathrooms in the McDonallds/Chevron were small and dirty. Long line for the ladies room. Gonna be a choke point when the supercharger is full.
Does it look like there will be a similar setup to Kettleman? Bathrooms, lounge etc?
israndy
Supercharger Hunter
I responded previously, but I didn't post my pic as I was traveling back from visiting. For those that keep asking about the 60 count, there are 60 spaces with 4 missing stations, although the pipes have been run. When they can complete the site it will have all 60.
I didn't find the restrooms unclean or inconvenient, not as fancy as Kettleman or as capacious so maybe there could be lines, don't know
No lounge, but fast food is DANG close, as close as these restrooms on the other end of the station
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Nope. Those stubs are for off-brand EV chargers. If I'm not mistaken there should be 9 of those stubs
Watts_Up
Well-Known Member
Not sure why it lists 60 stalls...
In a previous thread, there was a mention of a limitation of 14 converters on 1 M Watt on each branch,
but in Changai there is already a supercharger with 15 converters of 1 M Watt:
Tesla raises the bar with 60-stall Supercharger station in Gigafactory Shanghai
May be there will some additional spots on the north area
where it seems there are still some space available?
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RTPEV
Active Member
So are the future holiday FUD postings going to now show long lines at restrooms rather than lines of cars queueing for Supercharger stalls?
Moderator note: Moved 22 posts related to charging the Cybertruck, Semi, or other Teslas pulling trailers to this new thread:
Supercharging for larger form-factor vehicles
This thread remains for discussion of the Firebaugh, CA Supercharger.
Bruce.
Supercharging for larger form-factor vehicles
This thread remains for discussion of the Firebaugh, CA Supercharger.
Bruce.
AMPd
Well-Known Member
Has there ever been any holiday “fud” postings? I’ve never seen anySo are the future holiday FUD postings going to now show long lines at restrooms rather than lines of cars queueing for Supercharger stalls?
Watts_Up
Well-Known Member
What would be the dimension of a Cybertruck charging spot compare to a typical charging spot?
It seems that the Tesla Semi can already park in a typical charging spot.
RTPEV
Active Member
Oh, for sure. The FUDsters got quite a bit of mileage out of last Thanksgiving's Kettleman City bottleneck:
More Teslas on the Road Meant Hours-Long Supercharger Lines Over Thanksgiving
and they continue to point to this as if it's a daily occurrence at all Superchargers.
Pluto
is a Planet
Doesn't seem like FUD, after all it is true that the holidays show pain points in the Supercharger network, though they could've done better by describing how fast Kettleman City's lines move. I have a feeling this holiday season will be different with fewer people traveling, a more accommodating route on CA-99, and higher capacity on I-5. Separately, there are 13 new superchargers this month in California alone, with five of those opening yesterday.
Agreed. Sure it's easy to dismiss these stories as FUD especially if you're not sitting in the line but if that were me, and I haven't waited yet in a busy supercharger, I'd be more than ticked off. In fact if my wife or others whom I'm trying to convince that there's no looking back to gas cars were with me in a long line like this then my argument would be doomed and the wife would be forever mocking me or simply never be convinced that Teslas and EVs are the future. Ok back on topic
I think this location is a little bare right now but at some point it will become the new Kettleman City, there's no doubt in my mind.
RTPEV
Active Member
Agreed. Sure it's easy to dismiss these stories as FUD especially if you're not sitting in the line but if that were me, and I haven't waited yet in a busy supercharger, I'd be more than ticked off. In fact if my wife or others whom I'm trying to convince that there's no looking back to gas cars were with me in a long line like this then my argument would be doomed and the wife would be forever mocking me or simply never be convinced that Teslas and EVs are the future. Ok back on topic
It's FUD when it's presented as a common occurrence at every Supercharger.
Yes, last Thanksgiving experience at Kettleman (and I'm sure select other Superchargers) was no doubt frustrating for those in line. But I've seen plenty of posts & comments that point to this article (and others like it) as a typical occurrence.
There may be fewer people traveling, but I think the biggest reduction will be in air travel, with potentially an INCREASE in road travel. That's how I've traveled this year - to the extent of actually buying a Tesla because of it. Nearly 9000 miles in 3 months to avoid airports and airplanes. I can hermit my way across the country not interacting with a single person if I really want to.
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