Easy there, pardner. This one hasn't even opened yet.
You're supposed to wait until it opens before demanding new locations (which are inevitably outside the topic of this thread).
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Supercharger - Las Cruces, NM
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You're supposed to wait until it opens before demanding new locations (which are inevitably outside the topic of this thread).
thestral999
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You would have done well in the model 3 lr. I charged my model y lr few weekends ago. 2 hrs each day while staying at nearby hotel was more than plenty to drive around and make back to van horn SuC. I’ve taken our 2016 MX 90d with far less range into some out of network areas and never worried. Use PlugShare. Have an adventure. Charging has been getting better and easier.
dgpcolorado
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Las Cruces, 2702 E Amador Ave, appears to be under construction:
Weeks to months, it’s all over the place. Usually they’re built relatively quickly but it’s the transformer delivery that holds them up. There’s a huge shortage and every build needs one.
So when you see the big green (usually) box show up, you can know it won’t be long before the location is online.
dgpcolorado
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Construction times are highly variable. When they use prefab units the site can be up and running in a week or two. Otherwise two weeks to a month seems typical for construction. Even after construction is finished, opening can be delayed while the local electric utility places the big transformer needed and local inspectors sign off on the installation. Of late, Tesla techs have been pretty quick about doing the final checks and turning the new sites on.
I'll guess a month. You can keep watch and let us know how it goes!
I was just there about 2 weeks ago and did a drive-by of the site. Relative to your last picture I didn't see much progress so I didn't take a picture. I won't be back over to Cruces until mid-June. I've been hoping it would be done by then so I can use it on my way to Ruidoso.
Drove by last weekend. The parking lot isn't paved and the only services are across the street. Not a great location but better than nothing.
Tyl
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Tyl
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15 supercharges installed, two of which are by themselves.
While this location is ideal, it's close to a sewage treatment plant. With the busy truck stop nearby, truckers call Las Cruces "stinktown".
This will cement the name.
While this location is ideal, it's close to a sewage treatment plant. With the busy truck stop nearby, truckers call Las Cruces "stinktown".
This will cement the name.
Just stopped by to check out this construction site. I try not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but this is just a terrible location. I always kind of liked Las Cruces and found it to be one of the better places to stop on the long boring stretch from Tucson to San Antonio (or Dallas or Austin), but this is not a nice part of Las Cruces. And being across the street from the truck stops is a real head scratcher. I'm not sure how busy that street gets during the day but obviously Tesla owners will be jaywalking to the restrooms all day.
The one thing it has going for it is that it's an easy on/off from I-10. All the better locations I can think of are either on I-25 or diversions off of both freeways (like say down near the university).
The one thing it has going for it is that it's an easy on/off from I-10. All the better locations I can think of are either on I-25 or diversions off of both freeways (like say down near the university).
I am local to Las Cruces so hopefully will not have to use the Supercharger often, but I do follow your points regarding the location. I was hoping a Supercharger location would eventually be built in a convenient location near shopping / restaurants. Considering how long this location has been rumored and how long it has taken to get to this point, I will take what I can get. Hopefully another location is opened up at a more prime location in the future. I know I do see a lot more Teslas around town and on the interstate
Looks like framing from a building is up at the Supercharger location since the last time I went. Quick search on permit records show it might be a small restaurant/ coffee shop.
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