Supercharger - Newark, DE

[PatD]

Definitely call Tesla and let them know. I've heard this a few times myself but haven't experienced it. This might be the "nicest" part of the lot and out of the way, so it attracts attention.

 

[ThosEM]

Actually I find the stand alone Starbucks to be slower than the one in the main area. And if you want to use a bathroom the main area is definitely quicker (only two bathrooms in the standalone).

Line was at least four times longer indoors this weekend...

 

[mmccord]

Stopped in Newark today on the way to Baltimore. Three other Ses and an X with hitch blocking three spots. Totally understandable as there are no pull in spots, plus he was sitting in the car, so no complaints there. I'm certainly glad they upgraded this from four stalls.

 

[ggnykk]

Stopped in Newark today on the way to Baltimore. Three other Ses and an X with hitch blocking three spots. Totally understandable as there are no pull in spots, plus he was sitting in the car, so no complaints there. I'm certainly glad they upgraded this from four stalls.

cool, any ICEing you saw?

 

[mmccord]

cool, any ICEing you saw?

Nope. Had a friendly chat with a 7 series owner parked in the adjacent row when I arrived.

 

[mmccord]

Stopped in Newark today on the way to Baltimore. Three other Ses and an X with hitch blocking three spots. Totally understandable as there are no pull in spots, plus he was sitting in the car, so no complaints there. I'm certainly glad they upgraded this from four stalls.

Looks like someone else had a different impression than I did:

Instagram photo by TeslaMoment • Jun 4, 2016 at 9:33pm UTC

 

[Half Dollar Bill]

I think the cabinet's offset enough for you to be able to back in.
Otherwise, just pull in perpendicular at the last spot
People will post embarrassing pictures but you've got to do what you have to do......

I hate to say I called it....

 

[Jersey Shore Tom]

I been through the Newark rest area 6 times (round trips) since the expansion and have yet to see a spot ICEd. For that matter, I have yet to see more than 3 Tesla's there.

I know, anecdotes are not data, but . . . oh hell, I don't know what my point is.

 

[mmccord]

It's definitely a busy location, relative to the PA/CT SCs I'm usually at. I was #4 today, and another S pulled in right behind me. I think we'd be looking at queues every weekend this summer if there were only 4 stalls.

 

[cpa]

Looks like someone else had a different impression than I did:

Instagram photo by TeslaMoment • Jun 4, 2016 at 9:33pm UTC

Here is a story that I found on Facebook:

Tesla Supercharger etiquette put forward after a misconduct by a Model X owner

I really don't know the solution. According to the story the car was vacant the entire time the individual had been plugged in.

I believe this location has ample stalls (12?) But it could get a little dicey this summer and during the holidays.

 

[mikeash]

Yes, it's 12 stalls, and from what I hear there wasn't any capacity trouble at that time. I can totally understand charging like this, if you stay with the car so you can move it if things suddenly change. Walking away and leaving it like this is not good, though. I don't think there's really any solution besides trying to make people not be selfish jerks, and that's a tough one.

On another note, I wonder if they hauled that bike all the way from California, and how much it impacts efficiency if so.

 

[jdo]

I thought the etiquette was to leave a note in the windshield with your cell number if you were going to walk away from your car in a situation like that.

 

[Max*]

I thought the etiquette was to leave a note in the windshield with your cell number if you were going to walk away from your car in a situation like that.

That used to be the etiquette, and then Tesla went more mainstream, and less owners are forum members, so they're unaware/don't care.

 

[kevinf311]

That used to be the etiquette, and then Tesla went more mainstream, and less owners are forum members, so they're unaware/don't care.

I felt bad on Sunday because I forgot to put my (laminated!) sign out with my number on it when my friends and I grabbed dinner on the way back from the Vineyard meetup. I *did* need charge, but by the time we got a table the car was full enough that I could've moved it.

 

[CHRGIT]

I thought the etiquette was to leave a note in the windshield with your cell number if you were going to walk away from your car in a situation like that.

There is a app called charge bump that uses your tag if you are uncomfortable leaving your phone number.

 

[jdo]

There is a app called charge bump that uses your tag if you are uncomfortable leaving your phone number.

Nice idea, but needs a critical mass of users to be effective. It would be cool if Tesla built something like this into the Tesla app, where we could opt-in to having semi-anonymous pings sent to each other.

 

[Max*]

Nice idea, but needs a critical mass of users to be effective. It would be cool if Tesla built something like this into the Tesla app, where we could opt-in to having semi-anonymous pings sent to each other.

I agree completely, you should send Tesla an email and suggest it. I think building that functionality into the Tesla app would be priceless.

 

[jdo]

I agree completely, you should send Tesla an email and suggest it. I think building that functionality into the Tesla app would be priceless.

Done.

 

[jdo]

I agree completely, you should send Tesla an email and suggest it. I think building that functionality into the Tesla app would be priceless.

Got my answer back:

Thank You for contacting Tesla Motors Support. I have sent the feedback you have provided to our team to further look into your request, and Elon himself says it's the most brilliant idea we have seen in quite some time. Please accept 10,000 shares of preferred stock and a seat on our board in appreciation.

So it's looking pretty good.

 

[aaron.s]

All -

This was my solution from 2014 (and still is).... Torklift Central Eco Hitch on my S with a Thule Bike Rack:

Aaron