Supercharger - Morgantown, WV
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I also find it amusing how the word Tesla is covered on the pedestals... first time I've seen that. Seems like it wouldn't do much to reduce interest from the curious once the location has been spotted, but for a location not yet discovered it might help to reduce the chance of a Tesla owner/fan hearing about it from someone else who happens to see it.
Of all the Superchargers I have ever visited, this one is the easiest, possibly closest to a major highway (68). Given it is not within a decent size shopping mall as has been the trend but accessibility and ease of getting back on the highway IMO is more important. Sheetz will definitely see a noticeable improvement in non-gas sales.
It will be fun to watch the outgoing technology and future technology fueling at the same site. Way to go Sheetz.
It will be fun to watch the outgoing technology and future technology fueling at the same site. Way to go Sheetz.
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Of all the Superchargers I have ever visited, this one is the easiest, possibly closest to a major highway (68). Given it is not within a decent size shopping mall as has been the trend but accessibility and ease of getting back on the highway IMO is more important. Sheetz will definitely see a noticeable improvement in non-gas sales.
Hooray for Sheetz, Wawa and the other mid-Atlantic regional convenience store chains that are hosting Tesla Superchargers. Smart move!
Did you happen to go by the Sheetz in LaVale, MD that is also under construction? Supercharger - La Vale, MD
Glad to see that you are following this thread. Thank you for providing the link, I will most definitely stop in La Vale on my next trip to WV.
Still reminisce about @TeslaRoadTrip 2014.
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Country Roads
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Hello TMC gurus. I stopped by to check out the construction, and happened upon the installers. They were good dudes to give me a couple of minutes to fill me in. Targeted completion date remains a state secret. Eight bays as you can see. And no, that is not coal in the background. Blacktop, apparently.
Chuck
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Darren S
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Thanks for the progress pics, Country Road.
WHY is it that so many supercharger installs leave NO room behind the vehicle for a bike rack or even a ski/snowboard rack let alone a small trailer? They tend to install the posts for the parking signs *right* at the edge of the parking curb or at best inline with the supercharger. This typically doesn't allow room for a vehicle with 2 or more bikes on the back to charge.
On a recent trip across the US, I noticed that several locations have the parking signs about 1 foot farther back than the supercharger which should provide enough room. Some locations even have front-in spots which completely resolve the issue. A few of these are not new installations either such as Pendleton, OR (May 2015) or Boise, ID (August 2015).
WHY is it that so many supercharger installs leave NO room behind the vehicle for a bike rack or even a ski/snowboard rack let alone a small trailer? They tend to install the posts for the parking signs *right* at the edge of the parking curb or at best inline with the supercharger. This typically doesn't allow room for a vehicle with 2 or more bikes on the back to charge.
On a recent trip across the US, I noticed that several locations have the parking signs about 1 foot farther back than the supercharger which should provide enough room. Some locations even have front-in spots which completely resolve the issue. A few of these are not new installations either such as Pendleton, OR (May 2015) or Boise, ID (August 2015).
I actually submitted it to Tesla as a good site location when they were accepting them on their website, so I'll happily pretend that I'm responsible for it, and they totally weren't planning on building one there anyhow. It's just a mile from the interchange with I79, so they really couldn't have done better.Of all the Superchargers I have ever visited, this one is the easiest, possibly closest to a major highway (68). Given it is not within a decent size shopping mall as has been the trend but accessibility and ease of getting back on the highway IMO is more important. Sheetz will definitely see a noticeable improvement in non-gas sales.
If someone's energetic, they can walk down the hill from the charger to a Walmart, Denny's, and Mexican restaurant. The road really isn't designed for pedestrian traffic, but I see people doing it periodically anyhow.
I am going on a trip tomorrow and was hoping this would be open! Traveling from Charlotte, NC to Pittsburgh, PA could use a few more SC stops.
I stopped by yesterday, and it's still not ready yet. Doesn't look much different from the pictures posted last week.
Thank you. Please keep us posted. I will try coordinating my next trip to Clarksburg with opening of this SC.
jbumps
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Spoke to the Lieutenant from the fire marshal's office yesterday and a neighborhood get together. He indicated his office has not yet been asked to schedule an inspection seeking a final approval. He indicated that they advise project managers to request these two weeks in advance to ensure a timely review. That in mind, I'd say we're looking at another month or more before we're even close to going live.
jbumps
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Fencing is down as of this afternoon and the stalls are simply blocked by cones.
jbumps
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No transformer yet.
Four 15 minute general parking and 4 dedicated charging spots, per the signs.
Four 15 minute general parking and 4 dedicated charging spots, per the signs.
Country Roads
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jbumps
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Wonder why the need to block the parking spots for who knows how long when they aren't live. At least open them up until the transformer arrives and you may have some testing work to do?
mrElbe
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rjpryan
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Man, I hope this opens up in the next two weeks. I'm really hoping to be able to use it on 8/19 on the way down to Charleston, WV. Looks like it's super close!
