Supercharger - Lynnwood WA

[Xtek]

Yes, I drove by this morning and it's definitely still awaiting the transformer.

Also, I was wrong about them building an enclosure. They did install some rather significant posts near the equipment but they are just there to prevent people from (presumably accidentally) driving into it. I noticed that the propane tank and even the air/water pump had similar posts around them so this could just be something that Fred Meyer wanted to have done.

Lastly, it is super awkward to plug these chargers in. I wonder if they installed them wrong or if it is just a really poor design. It will be even worse in a cold snap, although at least in this area it doesn't typically get a whole lot colder than the 42F or whatever it was when I was there.

How is it awkward?

 

[Yarder]

I know when I've went to brand new supercharger stations the cable is very stiff and difficult to insert in.

 

[Xtek]

I know when I've went to brand new supercharger stations the cable is very stiff and difficult to insert in.

 

[PLUS EV]

How is it awkward?

You'll have to see for yourself as it's very difficult to describe. Basically you park on one side of the bollard, unhook the cable from the other side and then you have to sort of bend it backwards to plug it in. If the cables become less stiff over time, maybe it won't be a big problem. I was not aware of that.

 

[Seattle Tom]

Just swung by and can confirm the SC is still dark. I tried to plug in and no juice.

I see what Plus means. I think normal stiffness of a new cable, plus short SC cable length, plus awkward alignment make it a stretch.

If they are smart, they will paint the lines slightly offset from normal. So you'd back up and the SC post is actually lined up directly behind the driver.

 

[Pricee2]

Maybe once the parking lines are painted the car will be more off to the side (right) of the pedestal and would work better.

 

[TF Friday]

Probably awaiting final inspection, also looks like they need to paint.

Any chance you got a glance at the back of the pedestals? Wondering what their output is.

Didn't, but I did get a photo of the rating on the charging heads, rated at 410 VDC / 200A

 

[Xtek]

Didn't, but I did get a photo of the rating on the charging heads, rated at 410 VDC / 200A

Ooooh, so that's 82,000 watts or 82kW. So I guess these are urban superchargers.

 

[geoc]

Waiting for final inspection... Fingers crossed.

 

[Kuhz]

Local meet and greet on opening day? It would be nice if it happens this week, while we have a break from the rain....

 

[PLUS EV]

I just drove by and nothing has changed in the last week or so. Still no transformer. So my guess is this "Request" has to do with the installation of the transformer. Then after that we need whatever testing and approvals are required.

 

[TF Friday]

Local meet and greet on opening day? It would be nice if it happens this week, while we have a break from the rain....

I'm in, this is less than 5 minutes from my house (Without 164th traffic that is )

 

[Xtek]

I'm in, this is less than 5 minutes from my house (Without 164th traffic that is )

Me too, just north of me.

 

[Yarder]

About two miles from my daughter's. My last trip from Aberdeen, I forgot my 220 thick extension cord, so after plugging into 110 for about an hour, had to drive to Monroe to Supercharge.

 

[geoc]

UHHHH... doesn't sound good...

 

[PLUS EV]

Nothing was changed on Tuesday either.

 

[PLUS EV]

Still no change. I'll be out of town for a few days. Will check again when I get back. Looks like there's a hold up with the transformer.

 

[DMan]

Wow, had no idea this was happening. Close to my office too! Swing by if you break a tooth!

 

[Jdm_sky]

Not ready yet, checked last night and this morning.

 

[redbaronace]

I was told by a family member that the Lynnwood supercharger was open this evening and a Tesla was charging there.