Supercharger - King of Prussia, PA

[GlmnAlyAirCar]

Great news! Of course I couldn't think of a worse location in terms of traffic. But at least we know it's coming.

 

[AlMc]

I have never seen the regular chargers ICED at KOP mall. Their location seems to always have open spots in the general vicinity. So, putting superchargers there makes sense IMO.

 

[Mirlen]

I liked my Wegman's back lot idea better. *hrumph* Oh well. Thanks for pinging that prior mall contact. PA doesn't make 811 searches easy Will have to arrange to swing by here occasionally now that we have a location!

 

[PatD]

I would THINK there would be zoning or something pop-up about this? If so, Upper Merion does a good job of putting their agendas and minutes online - Upper Merion Township - Official Website and Upper Merion Township - Official Website

 

[Wineborg]

The KOP supercharger just showed up on Supercharge.info site with status as "Permit", so I assume they already got the local permit for the Supercharger. Probably not going to star construction until after the holiday shopping season is over.

 

[CHRGIT]

The KOP supercharger just showed up on Supercharge.info site with status as "Permit", so I assume they already got the local permit for the Supercharger. Probably not going to star construction until after the holiday shopping season is over.

No, supercharge.info uses these forums as sources of info, it is not a validation of a filed permit. Their definition of permit is as follows: "Permit - Tesla has submitted a permit/plan/application for a specific address."

 

[PatD]

No, supercharge.info uses these forums as sources of info, it is not a validation of a filed permit. Their definition of permit is as follows: "Permit - Tesla has submitted a permit/plan/application for a specific address."

Nothing on here stating that though, short of someone at the mall saying it SHOULD take place in the next few months. Not sure that should be considered a permit status. Not arguing with you, just saying. . . Could be June before we see it. Silly to be in a permit status when no one has seen anything official (Such as a real permit, plan or anything going past the municipality.)

 

[MX1028]

Seems like a pretty terrible place for a supercharger. Going to be ICEd all the time and a pain to get to

Also seems like where Tesla will be charging their own vehicles that they keep for test drives. Terrible location in the Mall Parking lot.

 

[PatD]

I would hope Tesla would continue using their HPWC spots, unless it's an emergency. Hope. . .

 

[Xenius]

I would hope Tesla would continue using their HPWC spots, unless it's an emergency. Hope. . .

I'm willing to bet those will remain as Tesla spots and "those who are in the know" spots. I'd say I've been able to plug in there 7/10 times. And even for those three odd times if I walked into the stored and asked them to make a spot for me they would (I've done that twice).

 

[redan]

I'm willing to bet those will remain as Tesla spots and "those who are in the know" spots. I'd say I've been able to plug in there 7/10 times. And even for those three odd times if I walked into the stored and asked them to make a spot for me they would (I've done that twice).

Where are the Tesla HPWC spots compared to the planned Supercharger?

 

[Chuq]

The KOP supercharger just showed up on Supercharge.info site with status as "Permit", so I assume they already got the local permit for the Supercharger. Probably not going to star construction until after the holiday shopping season is over.

Effectively "Permit" on supercharge.info is a broad status which means "a precise location/address is known, but construction has not started".

In many cases permits are not required, depending on each individual city/county/state/province/country's individual regulations.

 

[ES_J]

I like the orange garage location because it's between the Plaza and the Court. And it's nice that it's under cover for when the weather is bad.

 

[Felickz]

Mall goers charging for hours + travelers ... I bet this one will be busy.

 

[Mirlen]

Where are the Tesla HPWC spots compared to the planned Supercharger?

 

[PatD]

And here is where the Tesla store is located in the mall. . . That doesn't look good. As far away as the blue dot seems, it's really not that bad as there is a hallway that shortens that distance. But still. . .

 

[realvvk]

Terrible location for travelers. Heavy traffic in the area. Great location for locals. Since they go to the mall anyway, what difference does it make where to park?

 

[vdiv]

Traffic on 202, 422, or the Schuylkill expressway?! Nah... never happens

 

[Joe F]

Not clear to me why locals need a supercharger at the mall. HPWC I can see, but this a poor location for travelers, IMHO. It’s tough even getting through the lights to get to the parking area.

 

[odd84]

1. Disappointed they picked the mall as the location. Not super convenient.

2. At least we already have several L3 chargers on the PA turnpike if you carry a CHAdeMO adapter.

3. Four days ago, Tesla hired a "Supercharger installation manager" in King of Prussia, a job opening they had posted at the end of October:

Installation Program Manager with Tesla Motors | Cbizsoft Organic | Closed Job