Supercharger - Norfolk, VA

[Todd Burch]

So it [the SC] now open?

The letter says:
"The Tesla Supercharger Station in Norfolk, VA is now open, and we would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and celebrate with us."

So based on that, yes.

 

[linkster]

This site is NOT open!

Sounds like the wording on the e-mail is not as clear as it could be. (I haven't seen it)

 

[Max*]

The ceremony is on the 19th (week from today). I'm guessing that's when it'll be open (even though the email says otherwise).

 

[Monsieur X]

TESLA official map still shows that Norfolk SC IS NOT ONLINE. We ended up charging @ HALL NISSAN dealer with their ChaDemo fast charger. GREAT place and people happy to give you access to their facilities I reccommend until SC online. We are driving back home to Montreal. thank you Virginia Beach for your hospitality

 

[Todd Burch]

Additional word of note: The Supercharger is not in the car's database of Superchargers yet either.

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The ceremony is on the 19th (week from today). I'm guessing that's when it'll be open (even though the email says otherwise).

In the past most Superchargers I've seen have come online and have been used at least a few days before the ribbon cutting.

I wonder if Tesla now adds the SC to the map database as soon as it goes online. It used to take a little while to show up in that list.

 

[Bet TSLA]

Ceremonies, web sites, and databases usually lag reality. The site is functional when somebody successfully charges there. Has anybody done so? If not, it's certainly possible that it is working anyway.

 

[NJ Plugin]

I am glad I had not seen the posts here this morning of the Tesla email, otherwise I probably would have attempted to go there early afternoon.

We ended up going to Plymouth instead, a little out of our way, but doable. My 36 hour round trip (500+ miles each way) to Hatteras was a success, thank you for those that made the suggestions and recommendations.

 

[bhzmark]

I asked Tesla and they said the email had a typo and it won't be open until the event.

 

[jvonbokel]

I asked Tesla and they said the email had a typo and it won't be open until the event.

I'd call that more than a typo, but at least they admitted the mistake and clarified the status.

 

[mikeash]

I'd call that more than a typo, but at least they admitted the mistake and clarified the status.

They really should send out a correction to everyone who got the original e-mail. It wasn't very likely, but since I got the e-mail I was idly pondering a trip that would involve this supercharger this coming weekend, and I would have no idea it wasn't operational yet if I hadn't been checking out this thread as well. I would not be surprised if someone got into a tight spot sometime in the next few days because of it.

Edit: OK, definitely have to give them credit here, they just sent out a corrected e-mail. Hooray!

 

[jvonbokel]

They really should send out a correction to everyone who got the original e-mail. It wasn't very likely, but since I got the e-mail I was idly pondering a trip that would involve this supercharger this coming weekend, and I would have no idea it wasn't operational yet if I hadn't been checking out this thread as well. I would not be surprised if someone got into a tight spot sometime in the next few days because of it.

Good point! We already saw on this thread where some confusion over whether the Supercharger was open nearly led to someone attempting to rely on it. Luckily they corrected that misunderstanding quickly, and they were able to charge elsewhere, but the next person might not be so lucky. Perhaps someone who got the e-mail should reply to [email protected] and ask them to send out a correction?

 

[Max*]

They really should send out a correction to everyone who got the original e-mail. It wasn't very likely, but since I got the e-mail I was idly pondering a trip that would involve this supercharger this coming weekend, and I would have no idea it wasn't operational yet if I hadn't been checking out this thread as well. I would not be surprised if someone got into a tight spot sometime in the next few days because of it.

They did. New email states they will open on the 19th. In bold.

"The Tesla Supercharger Station in Norfolk, VA will open on Wednesday August 19th and we ..."

 

[JST]

They did. New email states they will open on the 19th. In bold.

"The Tesla Supercharger Station in Norfolk, VA will open on Wednesday August 19th and we ..."

Just got that, too. It makes it even clearer at the bottom:

"Please note: The station will not be operational until the grand opening on Wednesday. Please refer to our Supercharger Map to find other convenient places to charge in the meantime."

 

[mikeash]

They did. New email states they will open on the 19th. In bold.

"The Tesla Supercharger Station in Norfolk, VA will open on Wednesday August 19th and we ..."

I hadn't received that at the time of my post, but now I did. I edited my post to make a note of that. Hooray for clarity!

 

[Max*]

Just got that, too. It makes it even clearer at the bottom:

"Please note: The station will not be operational until the grand opening on Wednesday. Please refer to our Supercharger Map to find other convenient places to charge in the meantime."

lol, I didn't even read that far.

 

[EdA]

Driving down to Norfolk on 8/19-20 and returning 8/24-25. Can't wait.
This will be my 5th trip since 2013 when I had a choice of 2 superchargers in CT and Newark, DE before recharging at a Nissan dealer.
The second time (winter before Salisbury) I went through DC and used Glen Allen coming and going.
The third time was also winter and I made 4 supercharging stops (the last being Salisbury, MD) and used a different Nissan dealer.
Oddly on trip 4, I can't recall the details but I made extensive use of L1 charging.
This supercharger will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Zarb]

What time on the 19th is the ceremony scheduled for?

 

[ardart99]

Drove by a few hours ago ... they are busy hooking it up ..... (let me be clear ... it's not hooked up yet) Guy was there working on it in a Model S along with Va. Power Trucks ....

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Norfolk Supercharger Station Wednesday, August 19th 10am – 12pm Norfolk Supercharger

 

[NV4NV]

Feel the glow ...

Not sure if all of the final hook-ups are complete or not, but it sure glows nicely

at night!

 

[pgiralt]

Based on that photo, it looks like the site is up (even if Tesla says it won't be up until the 19th).