Supercharger - New Haven, CT - Whalley Ave

[Tdreamer]

Tesla is planning to install a 12-stall supercharger at the Whalley Commons shopping plaza with the address 1475 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515. The application for building permit B-23-01614 was just submitted this past week. I'm still working to get more details on the number of stalls and siting.

 

[Tdreamer]

Site plan now available. The plans confirm a 12 stall traditional build (vs. pre-fab) installation with an option to use v3 or v4 charging posts.

 

[Tdreamer]

The building permits were finally issued for this site 11/8/2023. The permit was issued to a company out of northern New England that is finishing up a site in Bangor, ME right now so I guess it's possible this could start soon. An occasional check by someone in the area for construction to let the community know when it starts would be great.

 

[Tdreamer]

Anyone visited this site recently to check for possible signs of construction? The Bangor, ME project is done so it's possible the crew has come down to start this project.

 

[roto]

Yes, construction has begun. I actually drove by here earlier this evening not realizing this was a new planned location, and saw enough evidence of construction to tell it was a supercharger location.

 

[Tdreamer]

Any further info on how far along? Perhaps a photo of the site if you or someone nearby has a moment?

 

[roto]

Sorry, didn't have a chance to get a photo. From what I remember, it looked like it was fairly early in the process. Fencing was installed, and some equipment/supplies were on site, including charger crates and concrete footings. I think some excavation had begun as well.

 

[Tdreamer]

Sorry, didn't have a chance to get a photo. From what I remember, it looked it was fairly early in the process. Fencing was installed, and some equipment/supplies were on site, including charger crates and concrete footings. I think some excavation had begun as well.

Great - thanks for the additional info.

 

[cwts]

Based on what isn’t happening in Southington, I would not expect this to be finished anytime soon. But maybe this one doesn’t depend on EverSource for the transformer.

 

[Tdreamer]

I don't think what's happening in Southington has any bearing on this site. Utility work to finish off the site is always a possible end-game delay, but I believe there are other circumstances for Southington that are (or perhaps were?) factors. I think there was some issue in getting easements completed to run the primary wiring to the site there (possibly held up by the property owner, but don't know the details).

 

[cwts]

Five months and counting. Still less than 25% of the time Southington is taking.

Any news on the progress?

 

[Tdreamer]

Anyone local willing to get a few site photos? Beyond the site condition overall of interest include if a transformer and meter are present (and if there is a meter, is it live).

 

[JeffCTNY]

Stopped by earlier this week. Could be ready soon.

 

[Tdreamer]

Thank you for the update. Your pictures didn't show where the transformer was to be placed (off to the left of the supercharger cabinets in the second picture), so it's not clear if that's in place yet or not. Seal coating and striping also needed. WIth the posts covered like that, it's possible site wiring hasn't happened as well. But great to see how far it's come.

 

[JeffCTNY]

Hopefully these are what you were looking for. FSD trial drove me there yesterday to see no changes.

 

[Tdreamer]

Thanks for the updated photos. Transformer in, meter socket on the side of the white Tesla switchgear cabinet is still waiting for a meter.