Supercharger - Mornington, Vic

[Chuq]

One of their first stations and you have to wonder, if it's so good, why didn't they repeat it?

I can only imagine being their first one, they wanted something obviously glitzy for marketing purposes. I doubt very much the volume of solar generated has much of an impact on their energy costs. At least when the site is empty it’s bringing in revenue, even if only a tiny bit.

Both their Campbell Town and Brighton sites in Tassie have DAs approved with a solar canopy. Maybe others.

 

[Zoltrix77]

I can only imagine being their first one, they wanted something obviously glitzy for marketing purposes. I doubt very much the volume of solar generated has much of an impact on their energy costs. At least when the site is empty it’s bringing in revenue, even if only a tiny bit.

Both their Campbell Town and Brighton sites in Tassie have DAs approved with a solar canopy. Maybe others.

The ChargeFox sites at Euroa and Barnawatha in Victoria have solar panels on the gorund! So if they think its worth adding those, one would think its much better to put them on a canopy,

 

[Chuq]

The ChargeFox sites at Euroa and Barnawatha in Victoria have solar panels on the gorund!

There was an article about this when it was first built! To avoid going more off topic in this thread - check it here - ChargeFox EV charging Network

 

[lennier]

No not yet, as I said, I just think even with a small 6 stall charger, its worth the effort. However, these first location superchargers in Australia are probably seen as somewhat temporary, I for instance would rather have another location than to expand thissite if it became conjested. I don't think we will be seeing any of those 40 stall chargersfor a while in Australia. If there was going to be one like that, I'd expect it between Sydney and Canberra. On the pull through stalls. I think 1 stall that you can charge with a trailer attached would be awesome. Its probably pretty unique at this stage to be towing with a Tesla, I only ever tow a few times a year, and the Model 3 is not the vehicle for the purpose, so it won't be worrying me personally. Would be nice for the folks who need it however.

Some sites like Euroa and Keith have spots for cars with trailers.

 

[0CO2]

Any update on when they might be available to start using?

 

[Leeroy]

Still has temp fencing around the whole thing as of this morning. Haven’t seen any workers there for about a fortnight or so, but the whole thing looks ready to go.

 

[0CO2]

Let me in!

 

[AussieOwner]

View attachment 741142Let me in!

Where is this as its not listed on the Tesla website. Could this be the Frankston Charger?

 

[AussieOwner]

The road rules are in place. but nobody seems to know about them

Recent changes to road rules : VicRoads

This page outlines the key road rules changes that have been made in the last few years.

www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

Stopping in a parking area for electric-powered vehicles

• Road Rule 203B has been added to specify that a driver of a vehicle that is not an electric-powered vehicle must not stop in a parking area for electric-powered vehicles.
• The parking area for electric-powered vehicles will be designated by a sign displaying the following electric-powered vehicle symbol:

• Road Rule 203C has been added to specify that a driver must not stop in an area designated for the charging of electric-powered vehicles unless the driver’s vehicle is an electric-powered vehicle and the electric-powered vehicle is plugged in to an external source of electricity.
• The charging area for electronic-powered vehicles will be designated by a sign displaying the following electric-powered vehicle charging symbol.

Would be good to see police enforce this rule. Can you get a ticket for parking a ICE car in an EV spot?

 

[cafz]

Would be good to see police enforce this rule. Can you get a ticket for parking a ICE car in an EV spot?

Yes, the penalty for breaching Road Rule 203B (that was in the post you quoted) is 2 Penalty Units, which is currently a fine of $363.48.

 

[0CO2]

Where is this as its not listed on the Tesla website. Could this be the Frankston Charger?

This one is in Mornington. Mornington Tyabb Rd Coles.

 

[Burnt Toast]

Where is this as its not listed on the Tesla website. Could this be the Frankston Charger?

This is the Frankston charger. At least it's not in Frankston.

 

[Rizer]

View attachment 741142Let me in!

Feels a bit like that - stopped by to check out the progress too on Tuesday

 

[0CO2]

Drove past yesterday afternoon and saw more work being carried out on the site....

 

[Leeroy]

Drove past yesterday afternoon and saw more work being carried out on the site....

Hahahah

There does seem to be a lot of walking around and pointing at things….

 

[DavelSaverage]

I was at that Coles the other morning, few men on sight working away, had the side off the big cabinet and their heads in there.

 

[David G]

Tuesday 14 December, 1500 - it's up and running !

 

[Chuq]

Guessing you're actually getting a charge and not just parked there?

 

[Leeroy]

Yep it’s functional, not just parking . Max I got was 128kw but starting point was 35%.
Hovered around 100 for most of it.

 

[David G]

Guessing you're actually getting a charge and not just parked there?

You bet. Charge cable not visible from the angle of the photo.