Supercharger - Lake Charles, LA

[SW2Fiddler]

Anyone who wants to post an update during the next few days?

I know of a local Model S owner who visits the site, but does not seem to post in this forum.
I won't have time for a round trip until (maybe) Friday two weeks from now. The return trip requires Level 2 charging (but once this SC is online, you could call me "local!")...
Rick

 

[smil3193]

Work on the Baton Rouge supercharger has begun! I stopped by this morning and a truck from an electrical engineering firm was there along with a storage pod. I introduced myself and they were indeed there to begin work on the supercharger! He said they plan to have it operational by the end of the year -- seems like a long shot since today is 12/15 but I'll keep you posted on progress and post photos when I have a chance.

 

[ChrisC]

Work on the Baton Rouge supercharger has begun!

FYI, here is the Baton Rouge thread:

Supercharger - Baton Rouge, LA - Page 3

smil3193 posted his/her report there too, I'm just linking over if anyone wants to check over there for discussion of it.

 

[Benz]

Stopped by the Lake Charles site this morning. The site was mostly cleaned and "buttoned up" except for the transformer and third SC cabinet which are not yet on site. Here are the shots:

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On the last photo, on the roof we see signs of "SONIC". Is that some kind of a store?

If it is some kind of a store, then maybe somebody could call the store and talk to somebody working at the store during daytime, just to ask if they can have a look outside to see if somebody is busy doing some kind of work on the Supercharger station?

Just to find out if some progress is being made or not?

 

[SW2Fiddler]

see if somebody is busy doing some kind of work on the Supercharger station?

Just to find out if some progress is being made or not?

Yes and no. There is a third Supercharger cabinet to be delivered and contractors would look busy wiring the last two stalls to it. But technically the site could go live with four stalls - based on my last visit, what is really needed is utility transformer, THEN a visit from the Tesla Motors team towing a Model S to test and commission it. Will they make a trip just to Lake Charles or wait to commission it with Baton Rouge?

 

[smartypnz]

On the last photo, on the roof we see signs of "SONIC". Is that some kind of a store?

Sonic is a fast food 'trying to imitate the 1950's style' burger drive -in.

 

[airj1012]

We spoke with the person testing the Atlanta Superchargers this afternoon and his next site is Lake Charles. Hopefully construction wraps up soon because I think he's ready!

 

[SW2Fiddler]

Sonic is a fast food 'trying to imitate the 1950's style' burger drive -in.

Buffalo Wild Wings is more likely to answer a phone call. And they have as good a view out their window if one wants to ask "if the Tesla pedestals are glowing yet."

 

[Benz]

We spoke with the person testing the Atlanta Superchargers this afternoon and his next site is Lake Charles. Hopefully construction wraps up soon because I think he's ready!

Lake Charles live next week?

 

[airj1012]

Lake Charles live next week?

I don't think that would be a stretch. Just depends if they can wrap it up before Christmas. Let's hope so!

 

[NOLA_Mike]

I just got an email from a fellow Model S owner that Lake Charles is now OPEN! Enjoy...

Mike

 

[SW2Fiddler]

I have a strong craving for a Sonic Burger. Anyone else?

 

[NOLA_Mike]

And with that, Louisiana finally joins much of the rest of the nation as Supercharger enabled! Go Tesla!

 

[bollar]

Excellent! Looking forward to trying it soon!

 

[bollar]

And with that, Louisiana finally joins much of the rest of the nation as Supercharger enabled! Go Tesla!

Welcome to the island!

 

[SW2Fiddler]

Merry SuperChargemas!

 

[NOLA_Mike]

Welcome to the island!

The island, while still an island, is growing. And I can confirm from first hand observation this morning that work is ongoing on a Sunday morning at 7 AM on the Baton Rouge site. Looks like some conduit has been bored underground. Sorry, no pictures...

Mike

 

[Cottonwood]

And with that, Louisiana finally joins much of the rest of the nation as Supercharger enabled! Go Tesla!

Well, the 36th Supercharged state in the U.S., with 12 more to go in the 48! Vermont and New Hampshire in the batter's box, with Oklahoma on deck.

Congratulations!!!

 

[stephenpace]

Awesome! No grand opening, though? I was hoping to have a group head out there for the official ribbon cutting.

 

[SW2Fiddler]

Awesome! No grand opening, though? I was hoping to have a group head out there for the official ribbon cutting.

Say when. I'll bring the ribbon