Supercharger - Lamar, CO

[Operator64]

I wonder if placement directly next to the coal-car tender was intentional.

There’s not a lot of room in the general area unless they move it east toward the horse shoe pits but who knows until they break ground everything is speculation

 

[Operator64]

4-18-22 disappointing update pics nothing new to report

 

[Lanny]

Under construction?

Local news report:
"Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, briefed the Lamar Chamber of Commerce board that ground-breaking preparations for eight Tesla super charging stations will begin as of April 25th with completion expected to be done prior to Lamar Days activities at the chamber parking lot before May 20th"

Electric Car Charging Booths Begin Construction : The Prowers Journal

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[DMC5180]

Needs a Construction cone update on Supercharge.info. The Image snip is from the article in the previous post.

@MarcoRP @corywright @Chuq

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Under construction?

Local news report:
"Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, briefed the Lamar Chamber of Commerce board that ground-breaking preparations for eight Tesla super charging stations will begin as of April 25th with completion expected to be done prior to Lamar Days activities at the chamber parking lot before May 20th"

Electric Car Charging Booths Begin Construction : The Prowers Journal

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theprowersjournal.com

The city council took the initiative in discussions for this location as the Tesla group wanted to option the parking lot in the rear of McDonalds. “We argued the best option for all concerned would be to bring them downtown, within walking distance of our stores and restaurants. There, they could learn more about what Lamar had to offer during their stay in town.”

And that is how small towns should be thinking of charging.
the McDonalds would probably have been good for basic amenities as Google Maps indicates that it's open until 11pm.
However, there's a "nightclub" close to the charging location that's open until 2am.
And, Google Maps suggests that while the fastest route across is to avoid downtown, if diverting to McDonalds, downtown is a faster route.

 

[gt2690b]

And that is how small towns should be thinking of charging.
the McDonalds would probably have been good for basic amenities as Google Maps indicates that it's open until 11pm.
However, there's a "nightclub" close to the charging location that's open until 2am.
And, Google Maps suggests that while the fastest route across is to avoid downtown, if diverting to McDonalds, downtown is a faster route.

I've been to that nightclub.. problem is I was in no shape to drive after leaving lol.. was staying near the level 2 charger there anyway

 

[goshawk]

Here are some images of the Lamar Supercharger taken this evening. Looks like we are getting close!

 

[Operator64]

Here are some images of the Lamar Supercharger taken this evening. Looks like we are getting close!

thanks for the update I’m stuck in New Mexico until FEMA is done with me

 

[napoleonblownapa]

As of yesterday May 20, 2022, my friend visited the supercharger twice. Not available in the morning, so he went to a campground. In the afternoon, he returned, and he was able to charge. THIS SUPERCHARGER IS NOW OPEN!!!! Mac

 

[Operator64]

As of yesterday May 20, 2022, my friend visited the supercharger twice. Not available in the morning, so he went to a campground. In the afternoon, he returned, and he was able to charge. THIS SUPERCHARGER IS NOW OPEN!!!! Mac

Thank you.

 

[JayTaos]

Sounds like it's time for a road trip

 

[reddy]

My Tesla navigation shows this ready to use and officially open.

@corywright @MarcoRP @Chuq

 

[JayTaos]

Wow, 43 cents per kWh. That's impressive!

 

[reddy]

Wow, 43 cents per kWh. That's impressive!

I paid 47 cents in Arizona last weekend.

 

[gt2690b]

I paid 47 cents in Arizona last weekend.

It's freaking highway robbery

 

[dgpcolorado]

It's freaking highway robbery

Then there are those (few) of us who still have FUSC (Free Unlimited SuperCharging). 126k miles at zero fuel cost...

 

[gt2690b]

Then there are those (few) of us who still have FUSC (Free Unlimited SuperCharging). 126k miles at zero fuel cost...

Yeah I'm regretting having sold my old S

 

[dgpcolorado]

 

[PLUS EV]

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Nice pics. I'm here right now so I just missed you.

 

[dgpcolorado]

Nice pics. I'm here right now so I just missed you.

Yes, by thirty minutes or less! I did a 99% charge and didn't make it to my campground in Lathrop State Park, near Walsenburg, until after midnight. I was wondering if anyone from Custer was going to head here.

Eastbound Amtrak train came through and did a slow and go while I was waiting.

I need a full charge at my campground so that I can make a side trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park on my way home, via Poncha Springs.

Lamar was pretty much shut down on a Sunday evening so I was pleased to see the portable toilets at the Train/Welcome Station. Also has free WiFi that reaches the Supercharger stalls.