Supercharger - McAllen, Texas

[plugzinSD]

Any news? Damage fixed, utility transformer and meter in place yet?

 

[dpmex4527]

I was in the valley a couple of weeks ago and took these photos. Looks like they're fixed!

 

[plugzinSD]

Looks like the utility transformer is in place. Should be ready shortly, I would think.

 

[Ric141517]

Good evening the SC in McAllen was opened for business today. It's operational

Ric Rubiano

 

[Ric141517]

Think I'm the second one to charge here. A decent 342 mph rate with literally green parrots flying overhead.

 

[wart]

Think I'm the second one to charge here. A decent 342 mph rate with literally green parrots flying overhead.

Thank you Ric, and welcome to the forums!

 

[dpmex4527]

Think I'm the second one to charge here. A decent 342 mph rate with literally green parrots flying overhead.

Wuuuuuuut, that's awesome!!!!!!!

 

[PLUS EV]

Think I'm the second one to charge here. A decent 342 mph rate with literally green parrots flying overhead.

@BlueShift

 

[Firewired]

Location is now listed as "temporarily closed," anyone have any idea of what the issue may be? I am down at South Padre don't think I am going to need it, but it was nice to have as a backup.

 

[BlueShift]

I received an email saying that the supercharger (pedestal, transformer, not sure) was hit by a car and that supercharging at McAllen is not currently reliable.

 

[TexasEV]

Again? Pardon the analogy, but when one tower was hit by a plane people thought it could be an accident, when two were hit it was clear that it was an attack.

 

[byeLT4]

What the heck?!?!

 

[Firewired]

Can anyone get pics?

 

[BlueShift]

Not sure if there has been a new collision, or if the reporter suspected the reliability problems are due to the damage/repairs in June. In any case it is back to "coming soon" on Tesla's site. McAllen, TX | Tesla

 

[Firewired]

Under Tesla Site:
Target opening by end of 2017
Exact timing and specific location may vary

This is a little worrisome for any quick opening...

 

[BerTX]

Under Tesla Site:
Target opening by end of 2017
Exact timing and specific location may vary

This is a little worrisome for any quick opening...

They only have 3 status displays to choose from, either open, opening in 2017, or opening at some time later than 2017. Opening in 2017 is the most accurate.

 

[GRA]

It's now shown as live for the first time ever on the site web page, Tesla's SC map and the SC list page: McAllen Supercharger | Tesla

Erwin, NY, remains in coming soon' status.

 

[jelloslug]

@BlueShift

 

[spc]

HUMM! it looks to be in operation will check tomorrow and report.

Anyone driving a Model X from McAllen to 3 Rivers? what is your WH/MI?
Just drove my 1st trip from SA home, had 20% overhead in 3R and almost did not make it at the speed limit. Had to slowdown to below 65, Set the Air to 75 and tailgate a little. (22in rims). I average 480 WH/MI. wonder if this is normal or I need to look into it.

 

[BerTX]

HUMM! it looks to be in operation will check tomorrow and report.

Anyone driving a Model X from McAllen to 3 Rivers? what is your WH/MI?
Just drove my 1st trip from SA home, had 20% overhead in 3R and almost did not make it at the speed limit. Had to slowdown to below 65, Set the Air to 75 and tailgate a little. (22in rims). I average 480 WH/MI. wonder if this is normal or I need to look into it.

I don't know about MX range, but be aware of the difference that wind direction and speed make. The car estimate of range knows nothing about wind direction. If you have a headwind, your effective speed that you are driving is increased by that wind speed. i.e. driving 75 into a 10 mph wind uses the power of driving at 85. It did that in your previous vehicle, too, but you never noticed it unless you tracked your MPG pretty closely. It can bite you in a Tesla.