Supercharger - Lynnfield, MA - Broadway

[Tdreamer]

FYI: Tesla has plans to expand the Lynnfield Marketplace supercharger by adding 12 new V3 superchargers (3 4-stall pre-fab PSU's). This has just been put on the agenda for the April 4th, 2023 zoning board of appeals meeting (case #23-6) for approval.

 

[Tdreamer]

FYI: Tesla has plans to expand the Lynnfield Marketplace supercharger by adding 12 new V3 superchargers (3 4-stall pre-fab PSU's). This has just been put on the agenda for the April 4th, 2023 zoning board of appeals meeting (case #23-6) for approval.

So an observant permit sleuth (MarcoRP) pointed out to me that this "expansion" is actually at a different address than the current supercharger. The proposed new site is at 28 Broadway, Lynnfield, MA 01940 which is about 2.5 miles from the current supercharger. For the time being since it has not yet come before the ZBA I'm going to suggest it's status be tracked under the existing supercharger thread. Once approved, we'll split it off into it's own thread.

 

[bvtechie]

ooo that new address is Rt 1 south, great location!

 

[Tdreamer]

Tesla didn't get a chance to come before the ZBA at tonight's meeting - two cases before them took three full hours and didn't leave time for Tesla to be heard. Continued to the May 2nd meeting which will be in person and not zoom as this evening's meeting was.

 

[Tdreamer]

Another meeting, another full house with the same contended cases from last month. Tesla didn't have an opportunity to present once again. The Planning Board is scheduling a special meeting for 5/23 where this should finally be presented and hopefully approved.

 

[Tdreamer]

This was approved at a special ZBA meeting on 5/23.

 

[Tdreamer]

Building permits are in the process of being secured for this project which means it's possible it could start soon.

 

[Tdreamer]

Electrical permit EP-23-210 has been issued.

"We are installing 3 pre manufactured Tesla charging units with each having 1 supercharger cabinet, 1 600 ampservice disconnect, and 4 charge posts. 2. Install 1 pad mount utility transformer."

 

[Tdreamer]

Swung by a couple of days ago - no obvious signs of any site markings yet. I checked the perimeter of the parking lot along Rt 1.

 

[Tdreamer]

Construction has begun.

 

[Tdreamer]

No visible changes

 

[sabourinj]

Wasn't able grab a picture but driving up 1 North I clearly saw the charging stalls and cabinets in place already today.

 

[Tdreamer]

Pre-fab installations can go really fast once the initial site work is done. Probably still needs work to complete the site controller/switchgear and transformer pad unless that work was completed early this week. Then the wait for the transformer and utility hookup....

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Wasn't able grab a picture but driving up 1 North I clearly saw the charging stalls and cabinets in place already today.

Just passed on a bus. Saw stuff in place with covers but fences still up. (Brief glance so memory might have failed me).

 

[Tdreamer]

A few updated site photos. Looks like a new pole has been placed at one end of the project awaiting setup by Eversource. Still some more work to do here to complete the project.

 

[israndy]

Thanks for saving me from having to check it out as I pass by

 

[Tdreamer]

Transformer pad is in and one pole has been prepared

 

[Tdreamer]

We have a transformer and meter. Primary wiring is still needed - my guess is secondary wiring from the transformer to superchargers too.

 

[israndy]

I am fascinated by that, I figured they put the wires in during construction and let the Transformer Boys™ do the HV hookup that they are trained to deal with. But perhaps you are right, there must be a disconnect inside that they leave off until they completed the wiring before commissioning. Anyone know details?

 

[kayak1]

I am fascinated by that, I figured they put the wires in during construction and let the Transformer Boys™ do the HV hookup that they are trained to deal with. But perhaps you are right, there must be a disconnect inside that they leave off until they completed the wiring before commissioning. Anyone know details?

This video has a good view of the internals of pad mount transformers:

He is out of CA, but has a good video blog that is good at teaching a bit about being a lineperson.