Supercharger - Gaithersburg, MD

[bluetinc]

Yep

So it looks like the stalls have some kind of power then?

 

[MMC-]

I doubt that, the battery is about the same capacity as 4-5 cars, and the site is set up to charge 6 to12 cars(depending on states of charge), and I doubt they have stationary batteries charge at the same 1.5C rate as the cars do when low. I'm guess inspections and verifications.

I think the consensus was that these batteries were not designed to directly power the superchargers. They are designed to level off the peak demand presented to the utility.

 

[TaylorJD]

I want by a few times today (last time was at 5pm). A Tesla rep (Mark) was working to power them up and test them. At 5pm he had all of the stations lit up and said he had a few more test to run. If all goes well they will be working tonight.

 

[xento]

It’s on guys. I just started

 

[vdiv]

Some say...

 

[LS..]

Sweet!

 

[Lanny]

@Half Dollar Bill, When’s the ribbon cutting at Gaithersburg? Sunday morning?

 

[Bluchip]

Hoo ray! I'll see you all there at some point. BTW, the Montgomery Mall Superchargers have been removed.

 

[Half Dollar Bill]

@Half Dollar Bill, When’s the ribbon cutting at Gaithersburg? Sunday morning?

Lucky it's a mall and I can do some Xmas shopping......
So sure, Sunday 12/17, noon?
If we want to socialize we can find an eatery inside. First we eat, then we shop!
Last weekend I have availability this year so speak up if we want to postpone.

 

[Lanny]

@Half Dollar Bill,

Let's do it this weekend while the excitement is fresh!

I wonder if earlier, before all the holiday shoppers arrive, might be best. Maybe 8:00 AM Sunday for coffee?

 

[Half Dollar Bill]

@Half Dollar Bill,

Let's do it this weekend while the excitement is fresh!

I wonder if earlier, before all the holiday shoppers arrive, might be best. Maybe 8:00 AM Sunday for coffee?

I can do early too. And it makes sense for better parking if cars have to move after charging. So I'll second 8:00.

 

[Azhagan]

I'm in!

 

[mrjwen]

I might be able to make it at 8am on Sunday! @Half Dollar Bill @Lanny
Would you like me to create an event in the DC Area Group?

 

[GOPJEW]

I'm in for Sunday too...

 

[swegman]

Charging at the moment in stall 6B (no car is in stall 6A). There are 3 other cars also charging. I started with 92 miles of range left on my car and am charging at 60 kW (211 mi/hr). Seems a little low compared to the charge rate I get at some other places. I note that the location is not showing up on the navigation in my car. So perhaps Tesla still needs to verify the chargers before they operate at full charging capacity.

 

[MacGreiner]

I might be able to make it at 8am on Sunday! @Half Dollar Bill @Lanny
Would you like me to create an event in the DC Area Group?

I plan on showing up.

 

[Half Dollar Bill]

I might be able to make it at 8am on Sunday! @Half Dollar Bill @Lanny
Would you like me to create an event in the DC Area Group?

If you've got the time, go ahead. Juggling end-of-year stuff at work now and not staying on top of the threads.
Thanks

 

[Bluchip]

Just stopped by and chargers are working well. IMPORTANT! Be very careful pulling into the stations. While it is great to front into the stations, there is a line of cars across from them that make it hard to make a wide arc into the spots. And the stations are close together. I foresee a lot of scratched up bumpers. If you figure out a simple way to park here, please post your solution. See you all soon.

 

[mrjwen]

Here's the link to the event posting.

DC Area Tesla Club | Tesla Motors Club

Spread the word!

 

[MacGreiner]

Charging at the moment in stall 6B (no car is in stall 6A). There are 3 other cars also charging. I started with 92 miles of range left on my car and am charging at 60 kW (211 mi/hr). Seems a little low compared to the charge rate I get at some other places. I note that the location is not showing up on the navigation in my car. So perhaps Tesla still needs to verify the chargers before they operate at full charging capacity.

I maxed out at 60 kW here tonight as well.