Anyways, I’m assuming that this photo is of the Marin City location, so Supercharge Info has been updated to show this location as under constructionIs this in Australia?
Seriously though, this is in Marin City?
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Supercharger - Marin City, CA - Donahue Street (LIVE 3 Sep 2020, 16 urban stalls)
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Full disclosure: I updated the thread title based on this assumption as well, not on any outside knowledge. I have not seen it in person (yet).
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dandrewk
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All this talk about a San Rafael location. Looking at supercharge.info, I see 12 stalls (72 kW) under construction at Marin City, and 20 stalls (kW not specified) in Novato, behind the Costco. Nothing in San Rafael so far.
I'm guessing they gave up with SR and moved it to Novato. Seems a better spot, and great for Costco shoppers!
I'm guessing they gave up with SR and moved it to Novato. Seems a better spot, and great for Costco shoppers!
XLR8OR
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I stopped by this afternoon (11/26). 16 chargers look almost ready to go. The site is nearly complete.
No one on TMC can tell you when any particular Supercharger will be operational. And final steps are not under Teslas control. Public utility is involved.
dandrewk
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The best you can do is to take photos when you drive by. That way we can compare older images to see what work has been done, and what work remains.
Same goes for Novato installation.
Same goes for Novato installation.
dandrewk
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Drove my Marin City location today. Doesn't look like much has changed. 
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BluestarE3
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I went by the Marin City S/C on Superbowl Sunday...doesnt look like much has changed from the Nov pictures
dandrewk
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Seems like they might be focusing resources in getting Novato online. Ten stalls at 72 kW, there should be sufficient PG&E power available.
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goldengate
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Since this is the "last chance to charge" before hitting the bridge and the city, which barely has any SC infrastructure, I am surprised this is not a v3 installation. Much easier/ faster access than the Novato or Corte Madera locations. New Greenbrae location might be fast depending on how Sir Francis Drake is rolling.
And I'm betting that Greenbrae is online before Novato at this rate!
And I'm betting that Greenbrae is online before Novato at this rate!
dandrewk
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Since this is the "last chance to charge" before hitting the bridge and the city, which barely has any SC infrastructure, I am surprised this is not a v3 installation. Much easier/ faster access than the Novato or Corte Madera locations. New Greenbrae location might be fast depending on how Sir Francis Drake is rolling.
And I'm betting that Greenbrae is online before Novato at this rate!
Superchargers are all about charging for long trips, so anything close or in larger cities will be urban chargers. Novato is the northern part of the Bay Area, so it makes sense to but 150 kW in that location.
Greenbrae has just begun the permitting process. Novato looks to be completely done and just waiting for final approvals from the city and/or PG&E. No way it comes online before Greenbrae.
Marin City is another story. There hasn't been any noticeable work done for months.
goldengate
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The Greenbrae comment was a joke since Novato has taken so long... hence the multiple smiley emojis....
I have never understood nor agreed with the concept or urban superchargers, especially when they are located along a major highway like 101 which leads through the city and to parts south.
The positive thing is the urban SC at this location means people will spend longer shopping / eating etc in this center, and this depressed center definitely needs that given the struggles they have been having.
I have never understood nor agreed with the concept or urban superchargers, especially when they are located along a major highway like 101 which leads through the city and to parts south.
The positive thing is the urban SC at this location means people will spend longer shopping / eating etc in this center, and this depressed center definitely needs that given the struggles they have been having.
dandrewk
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Urban chargers are designed to be near or in urban centers, and nearly all are in or near shopping malls. As such, they are bound to also be along major highways.
The idea is that drivers will exit the car and shop and/or eat nearby, so it's mutually beneficial to Tesla owners and the stores/restaurants. Having a slower charge rate supports the concept. Otherwise, drivers will be more apt to sit in their car and watch Netflix or play Stardrew Valley. I can see me going to Marin City and charging up while eating at Panda Express. Mmmm, orange chicken...
The idea is that drivers will exit the car and shop and/or eat nearby, so it's mutually beneficial to Tesla owners and the stores/restaurants. Having a slower charge rate supports the concept. Otherwise, drivers will be more apt to sit in their car and watch Netflix or play Stardrew Valley. I can see me going to Marin City and charging up while eating at Panda Express. Mmmm, orange chicken...
dandrewk
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Good news! Drove by site today, and am happy to report significant work in progress. It looks like the cabinets are done!
