Supercharger - Keith SA

[doctorwho]

I have a problem with the Tesla destination charger model, it really limits Tesla drivers to particular destinations. We almost never stay at hotels or resorts and prefer B&B accommodation but are now forced to stay at accommodation types that don't suit us. now this suits those businesses and suits Tesla as they can get away with building minimal Superchargers but it doesn't necessarily suit us owners. I appreciate that some destination charger owners will allow charging for no or minimal charge but it's still a very restricting situation

 

[Mark E]

I have a problem with the Tesla destination charger model, it really limits Tesla drivers to particular destinations. We almost never stay at hotels or resorts and prefer B&B accommodation but are now forced to stay at accommodation types that don't suit us. now this suits those businesses and suits Tesla as they can get away with building minimal Superchargers but it doesn't necessarily suit us owners. I appreciate that some destination charger owners will allow charging for no or minimal charge but it's still a very restricting situation

Just use a portable charger and charge anywhere that there is a power point. Call where you want to stay and arrange for access to a plug.

 

[doctorwho]

I do that when we are staying somewhere for a few days but if we're only staying a night (i.e. in transit) then I'd only get 100km range. I'd much rather more supercharger options but Tesla seem determined to provide the minimum number of superchargers here and offer destination chargers instead. It just restricts where we can stay and often it means more cost than our preferred options

 

[NovoCasGreeny]

I do that when we are staying somewhere for a few days but if we're only staying a night (i.e. in transit) then I'd only get 100km range. I'd much rather more supercharger options but Tesla seem determined to provide the minimum number of superchargers here and offer destination chargers instead. It just restricts where we can stay and often it means more cost than our preferred options

I just think they haven't got enough cars here to warrant the vast expense of the superchargers. Each year we get more cars and they build more superchargers. They get a lot more bang for their buck with the destination chargers. Hopefully in five years time all of Australia will be covered and charging issues will just be a thing of the past. In higher density, geographically smaller places Tesla can achieve results a lot easier.

 

[doctorwho]

They're likely to get lots of complaints about absent superchargers when the less tolerant Model 3 owners get their cars. There'll also be congestion at existing sites. That isn't the time to start planning for more superchargers as there's usually at least a 6-12 month delay in Australia

 

[lennier]

Confirmed that as of yesterday there's no sign I could see of any preparatory work for the Keith supercharger. Did find a working 3-phase plug though as an alternative/backup to the Motor Inn DCs, it's on plugshare now.

 

[RichardMcN]

Confirmed that as of yesterday there's no sign I could see of any preparatory work for the Keith supercharger. Did find a working 3-phase plug though as an alternative/backup to the Motor Inn DCs, it's on plugshare now.

Good on ya @lennier ! You have increased the number of SA 3 phase showgrounds on Plugshare by 50% !

I reckon showgrounds are great for daytime charging, which is what is required in Keith at present as Horsham seems to be the obvious overnight spot (from Sydney anyway). I'll be doing the route soon so might use !
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[voyxr6]

Doing the ADL - MEL run again. Topped up @ Murray Bridge - 3-phase @ 130+km/hr - spent less than an hour. Met the grounds keeper Trevor- nice guy!

Just left Keith - no sign of any ground works yet.

Onto Horsham!

 

[voyxr6]

Also saw OFFGRID Tesla leaving Keith. If they're reading this i was the crazy guy waving his hands around as you were turning onto the highway...

 

[voyxr6]

Confirmed that as of yesterday there's no sign I could see of any preparatory work for the Keith supercharger. Did find a working 3-phase plug though as an alternative/backup to the Motor Inn DCs, it's on plugshare now.

How on earth did you find this outlet Lennier?

I've posted some photos so it's easier to find.

Great find!

 

[lennier]

How on earth did you find this outlet Lennier?

I've posted some photos so it's easier to find.

Great find!

The Keith showgrounds has a website so I just emailed them to ask on the assumption that it was likely. As it turns out it appears to be the only one unlike other showgrounds that have them everywhere. Did you use it? My wife actually suggested I post some photos on the plugshare entry to make it easier and I'd intended to do that on my way back through last week, but forgot all about it!

 

[voyxr6]

Yup - worked great! Sparky looked out of place amongst the old harvesters but made for some nice photos!

I streamlined my charging on the way back - 1/2 hour @ Ballarat & approx 2 hours @ Keith then straight through to Adelaide.

I took my electric scooter with me so popped over to the pub for cider & pizza. Great pizza!

 

[RichardMcN]

Yup - worked great! Sparky looked out of place amongst the old harvesters but made for some nice photos!

I streamlined my charging on the way back - 1/2 hour @ Ballarat & approx 2 hours @ Keith then straight through to Adelaide.

I took my electric scooter with me so popped over to the pub for cider & pizza. Great pizza!

Can you post some photos?

 

[Blue heaven]

Can you post some photos?

Yea, photos of the great Pizza or it didn't happen!
How many Ciders before it's unsafe to ride the Scooter back?

 

[voyxr6]

Pizza awesomeness!!!

& it takes 2 ciders

 

[voyxr6]

Sparky sucking down the 3-phase out in the scrub!

 

[RichardMcN]

Sparky sucking down the 3-phase out in the scrub!

Maxicharger going OK ?

 

[voyxr6]

Maxicharger going OK ?

Was touch & go last trip but no problems this trip - weird! Was having to start charging @ 20A then after 5 mins could sustain 32A. If i went straight to 32A the Maxicharger would cut out & Sparky kept saying "check charging cable"?

Waiting for my JuiceBooster2 to arrive - better built unit & more reliable apparently. Got to have a hands on @ EVnomics. Very solid unit!

 

[BenT]

Nice to see this interstate visitor in Adelaide today. Looks like more and more Teslas are crossing the Great Tesla Divide between Ballarat and Adelaide but isn't it about time Tesla delivered on SC in Adelaide, Keith and Horsham?

 

[BenT]

If Tesla are going to drag their feet on SC much longer a savvy hotel owner in Nhill or Kaniva should put in a destination charger. Adelaide to Wendouree is about 610 km so a stop about half way between the two would allow Adelaide to Melbourne with only one overnight charge and a short supercharge. This would be a real advantage over hotels in either Horsham or Keith.