Supercharger - Morgantown, WV

[jpl]

@jbumps: If there will be a supercharger in Morgantown (which is not huge), what would be the point of a destination charger at the Farmer's Market? It would have been very welcome before the announcement of the supercharger, but I cannot imagine why I would charge at a destination charger when there's a supercharger a few miles away.

 

[martinicus]

Hoping to see some more progress in Morgantown now that Charleston is open!

 

[jbumps]

@jbumps: If there will be a supercharger in Morgantown (which is not huge), what would be the point of a destination charger at the Farmer's Market? It would have been very welcome before the announcement of the supercharger, but I cannot imagine why I would charge at a destination charger when there's a supercharger a few miles away.

My hope, as was the Parking Authority's: The supercharger is not far, you're right. I've spent time in places where a supercharger wasn't far, but having a destination charger was more convenient. Good example - arrive to downtown Morgantown on 'E' and leave it at the destination charger overnight if staying at a downtown hotel (or for the afternoon if not staying the night) and avoid the 20-50 minutes plus travel time to use the SC. It's an incentive to get travelers into downtown, which the SC will not assist with. Given the state's (coal country) anit-EV reputation, the more accommodating the we can appear on the map, the better.

 

[wcolyer]

Any progress this week? It looks like I am going to have to skip Morgantown on my trip, though Pittsburgh -> Morgantown -> Tridelphia is 160 miles . I think that is too much stress.

 

[jbumps]

Some - forms for the concrete work are about done, but I'd guess several months before it's live.

 

[MogWV]

From today:

 

[jbumps]

Speaking with the work crew yesterday, they were hopeful that they would be able to pour concrete sometime next week.

 

[ABVA]

I do travel to Clarksburg/Bridgeport at least once a month. I am either hitching a ride or driving my ICE Can't wait for this Super Charger to be operational. It will be fun driving through the beautiful mountains.

 

[Sylvia]

This is another location I'm anxiously awaiting. My parents are in SW Ohio, I've had to take the Hagerstown, Somerset, Tridelphia route. This adds at least 30 mins to the drive. However, I've found that I can charge to 230 - 240 miles in Tridelphia when heading east and I can make it to the house with using US-40 from Washington, PA to Grantsville, MD and still have 35+ miles remaining. Not bad for a 210 mile trip through the Appalachians at 70 mph. The 13 mile downhill into Cumberland, MD helps. I've also noticed on the Tesla site a listing for a charger coming soon in LaVale, MD. My only concern is that it will be around 220 miles from the Morgantown charger to my parents place, without any chargers including L2 chargers along the route. I guess I'll have to take a chance and test it once to see. Worst case my dad has a truck and a car hauler to come get me.

 

[jpl]

An update from my son-in-law, who lives in Morgantown. He spoke to a couple contractors who were there. They were "sworn to silence" about the schedule. He guessed the six white posts in the background correspond to six supercharger stations, which would agree with the schematic that @jbumps posted on 7 April.

 

[jbumps]

No picture but the concrete for the chargers and other equipment were poured this morning.

 

[ABVA]

It is definitely not going to be operational when I am traveling to Clarksburg/Bridgeport next Wednesday, wish it was. I will be driving my ICE

 

[MogWV]

Here are pics from today. FWIW I believe there will be 8 chargers: 7 back-in and one pull-through.

 

[jbumps]

Some conduit to the charger pads have been rough wired as well.

 

[fasteddie7]

This is awesome news! This will be the closest supercharger to me yet! Wouldn’t mind seeing one on national pike highway in Uniontown!

 

[AMPUP]

Slow going here, I wonder if the same crew is also working the La Vale, MD site.

 

[scottycs]

I wish this would be finished soon! Traveling to PA in 2 weeks and could really use this SC!

 

[jbumps]

From my wife moments ago. Glad to see her joining the excitement and constantly keeping an eye out for progress.

 

[AMPUP]

Getting closer ...

 

[ABVA]

Getting closer ...

It indeed is getting closer. Stopped by the site yesterday on my way back from Clarksburg/Bridgeport and chatted with the crew supervisor. Who understandably was tight lipped about the opening schedule but stated that once they finish, Local Fire Department will have to approve it. BTW crew is from Clarksburg.
In the meanwhile enjoy the picture: