Supercharger- Houston, TX - Northwest Freeway

[TexasEV]

No such thing as 120kW chargers now. They’re 135kW, with the max going to one of the paired cars car being 120kW.

 

[STDRDC13]

Just a few additional UG conduits with stub ups ran over the weekend and some sawcuts to concrete where pedestals will sit. These pedestals will be situated front of curb as opposed to back of curb in the landscaping or grass. It also appears they will be running parallel to the parking stalls (based on the sawcuts) and will basically be positioned on the painted parking stall lines. Not my favorite setup as I feel it increases the risk of damage sitting on the front side of the curb in the parking lot, but I'm local and will rarely charge here. Included a picture of the form for the charging pedestal base.

 

[gallen511]

I will go buy today and see it for myself...

 

[TexLaw]

It's amazing how quickly these things can happen when there is a real backer.

 

[sreddy642]

dropped by today. It is a Sunday, but still the workers were putting up the chargers. Chatted with them. They said they'll be done in 2 WEEKS!

 

[STDRDC13]

View attachment 297673 dropped by today. It is a Sunday, but still the workers were putting up the chargers. Chatted with them. They said they'll be done in 2 WEEKS!

CenterPoint energy in Houston take forever to set the transformers...hopefully they will break the mold.

 

[STDRDC13]

Equipment pad is ready for concrete
6" UG conduits for main feeders underway
3 of 8 pedestal bases formed
And a ton of good concrete busted up?

Far east pedestal has a high curb to accommodate storm water drain and will require a wheel stop or a careful eye when backing up to the charger.

 

[AndrewTX]

View attachment 297673 dropped by today. It is a Sunday, but still the workers were putting up the chargers. Chatted with them. They said they'll be done in 2 WEEKS!

If you stop by and talk to them again, ask if they will be moving to another Tesla job when they finish and if so, where?

 

[STDRDC13]

If you stop by and talk to them again, ask if they will be moving to another Tesla job when they finish and if so, where?

Already asked that question and was met with a quick response say the contract they sign with Tesla doesn't allow them to share other projects.

 

[TexasEV]

Already asked that question and was met with a quick response say the contract they sign with Tesla doesn't allow them to share other projects.

And they’re not even supposed to be talking about this one.

 

[AndrewTX]

Already asked that question and was met with a quick response say the contract they sign with Tesla doesn't allow them to share other projects.

Ha! Not surprising, but a shame.

 

[Tez2017]

I was there around 8pm last night and they gave me the same line. Good progress being made I expect they will have transformers and charge stations in place soon ready for wiring.

 

[STDRDC13]

Equipment pad poured and supercharger cabinets set. 7 of 8 pedestal bases poured. Site appears to be ready for remaining concrete to be poured.

 

[STDRDC13]

6 of 8 charging pedestals set
All concrete poured (parking & x-former pad)
Switchgear set on equipment pad

 

[Black96z]

They're moving right along!

 

[TexasEV]

Unusual orientation of the charging pedestals.

 

[STDRDC13]

They're moving right along!

Wire arrived today which they can pull from pedestals to supercharger cabinets to Switchgear, then it's a waiting game until CenterPoint installs utility pole and transformer. GC isn't allowed to run ug conduits within 20 ft of the utility pole location, so that will follow along with secondary feeders. I wouldn't expect it to be live before memorial day weekend.

 

[STDRDC13]

Unusual orientation of the charging pedestals.

This orientation does allow the vehicle to be parked closer to the pedestals, which helps

 

[JSCHIN]

6 of 8 charging pedestals set
All concrete poured (parking & x-former pad)
Switchgear set on equipment pad

Anyone else a little freaked out about all that electricity right next to the storm drain given Houston’s policy of using streets for flood control?

 

[STDRDC13]

Anyone else a little freaked out about all that electricity right next to the storm drain given Houston’s policy of using streets for flood control?

Not sure I follow your concerns, but CenterPoint is requiring GC to incase the primary feeder conduits (down pole into transformer) in something like 3' x 3' of concrete. That's hella overkill, but being that close to the storm water line warrants it...I guess.