Supercharger - Marquette, MI

[TheDANboni]

Not much happening over there currently. Looks like all the connections are made and the pedestals are in place. I'm guessing the transformer is the next step but I don't see anything like a transformer on site yet.

Here's what it looks like today:

 

[Thp3]

Not much happening over there currently. Looks like all the connections are made and the pedestals are in place. I'm guessing the transformer is the next step but I don't see anything like a transformer on site yet.

I *think* transformers are from the local utility. It could be awhile…

 

[PLUS EV]

Not much happening over there currently. Looks like all the connections are made and the pedestals are in place. I'm guessing the transformer is the next step but I don't see anything like a transformer on site yet.

Here's what it looks like today:

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The empty pad on the left of the first pic is where the transformer will go. The wait begins...

 

[glenhurst]

About a year ago I was talking to a fellow from one of the electric coops in MN. He said the lead time on transformers had gotten much worse because of Covid, and speculated that several of the DC fast chargers slated to be installed in MN would be delayed until the spring of 2021 as a result. He was correct and many were delayed. Not sure if that lead time has dropped back to "normal" yet, but there might still be some slowdowns in getting transformers (which I don't think are built until ordered).

 

[tesrella]

About a year ago I was talking to a fellow from one of the electric coops in MN. He said the lead time on transformers had gotten much worse because of Covid, and speculated that several of the DC fast chargers slated to be installed in MN would be delayed until the spring of 2021 as a result. He was correct and many were delayed. Not sure if that lead time has dropped back to "normal" yet, but there might still be some slowdowns in getting transformers (which I don't think are built until ordered).

uh oh, I smell pie

 

[Calimenti]

So whose going to put up the first pic here? I just did Esky. You know since I grew up there and all.

 

[jsmay311]

So whose going to put up the first pic here? I just did Esky. You know since I grew up there and all.

Do all of @TheDANboni’s many photos not count?

 

[tesrella]

I can't wait to see the next photo update from @TheDANboni, I bet it will leave me transformed

 

[TheDANboni]

I can't wait to see the next photo update from @TheDANboni, I bet it will leave me transformed

I’m hoping so! I feel like I’ve left my post since I’m on vacation downstate and won’t get another look at the progress until Monday.

 

[Calimenti]

Do all of @TheDANboni’s many photos not count?

I mean this one

 

[TheDANboni]

I can't wait to see the next photo update from @TheDANboni, I bet it will leave me transformed

Sadly, nothing transformational to report today. I thought since Esky has a transformer maybe Marquette would too but no dice.

I’ll keep checking!

 

[tesrella]

Sadly, nothing transformational to report today. I thought since Esky has a transformer maybe Marquette would too but no dice.

I’ll keep checking!

Two weeks and no changes, huh?

 

[TheDANboni]

Two weeks and no changes, huh?

Good news! When I drove by yesterday, there had been no changes. But today there are! Transformer is installed as are the meter and fencing poles. Looks like power is still off since there’s no readings on the meter.

So that’s both Esky and Marquette that have transformers so now just waiting on SSM as far as I can tell.

 

[PLUS EV]

Good news! When I drove by yesterday, there had been no changes. But today there are! Transformer is installed as are the meter and fencing poles. Looks like power is still off since there’s no readings on the meter.

So that’s both Esky and Marquette that have transformers so now just waiting on SSM as far as I can tell.

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Well that was one of the major steps. If I had to guess, Tesla will wait till the Soo gets its transformer and meter before they send a tech up to activate all 3. In the interim, they need to build the enclosure here. Sometimes there is also a lamp post, parking space paint, or parking bumpers that need to be installed.

 

[tm3dlr]

This is going to a busy spot when it opens.

 

[jimmyboo]

Good news! When I drove by yesterday, there had been no changes. But today there are! Transformer is installed as are the meter and fencing poles. Looks like power is still off since there’s no readings on the meter.

So that’s both Esky and Marquette that have transformers so now just waiting on SSM as far as I can tell.

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SSM?

 

[mociaf9]

SSM?

Sault Ste. Marie, the 3rd supercharger location currently under construction in the Upper Peninsula. Thread for that location is here: Supercharger - Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Note: this is also the location PLUS EV was referencing as "the Soo" in his post right after TheDANboni's.

 

[Griffey]

I was told by a Tesla SC maintenance guy that Marquette and Esky will be online this week SSM is later.

 

[tm3dlr]

I was told by a Tesla SC maintenance guy that Marquette and Esky will be online this week SSM is later.

 

[beegee]

I was told by a Tesla SC maintenance guy that Marquette and Esky will be online this week SSM is later.

Awesome! I will be in da U.P. next week, and plan on taking a drive around Munising and Marquette.