Supercharger - Orange Beach, AL

[Dirtman16]

Looks like a 12 stall Supercharger going in at the Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. Looks like V3 bases. Link to Facebook

Lat/Long are: 30.292239890806496, -87.62709424633567

Closest address is: 4700B Main St Suite 108, Orange Beach, AL 36561

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[jjrandorin]

Looks like a 12 stall Supercharger going in at the Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. Looks like V3 bases. Link to Facebook

Lat/Long are: 30.292239890806496, -87.62709424633567

Closest address is: 4700B Main St Suite 108, Orange Beach, AL 36561

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ETA: Meant to put this under, if a mod could move.

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moved as requested

 

[ChrisC]

Link to Facebook

That's a private group. @Dirtman16 if there were any images with that post / thread, could you download and post here please?

 

[Dirtman16]

Yeah sure thing. See attached.

 

[ChrisC]

Thanks! Those are the V3 concrete bases for the dispenser pedestals (V3 vs V4 concrete bases described here), so this won't be a V4-pedestal site. Of course they could get Magic Docks installed. Just don't expect V4 pedestals.

This is in "The Wharf" retail complex, and I believe that's the seasonal ice rink in the background of the shots, next to the Sand Dollar Lifestyles store. So the map marker / lat-long above appears correct.

Half a mile to the east, a (non-Tesla) DCFC site is planned at a Cumberland Farms convenience store. The state development agency (ADECA) issued a grant for it back in November 2022, and the latest I heard is that it was in the design and permitting stage. I have no doubt that this Tesla site will be completed first -- that other site might be done by next spring if we're lucky Updates here: Cumberland Farms Convenience Store (Coming Soon) | Orange Beach, AL | EV Station

 

[Dirtman16]

@corywright , can you mark this one under construction?

 

[corywright]

@corywright , can you mark this one under construction?

Done, thanks for the heads up!

 

[Erichj]

We have some progress at the Wharf. There are 12 V3 chargers installed next to the ice rink along with 10 Tesla Level 2 chargers across Wharf Lane. Looks like most hardware is installed with exception of a utility transformer.

 

[Dmont]

That's a private group. @Dirtman16 if there were any images with that post / thread, could you download and post here please?

 

[ChrisC]

Thanks @Dmont for the NEW pictures and welcome to the forum!

 

[Mrbrock]

Thanks @Dmont for the NEW pictures and welcome to the forum!

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[ChrisC]

Closest address is: 4700B Main St Suite 108, Orange Beach, AL 36561

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From that screenshot, we now know that the official address (in plaintext) is:
23200 Wharf Lane
Orange Beach AL 36561

(and every time I see this thread, I can't help thinking of the "Wharf Arts Center" from Bob's Burgers ...)

 

[Erichj]

A little progress from last week. The parking area has been resurfaced and lines painted on the supercharger side. Still waiting on the utility transformer. The charger install looks complete on the level 2 side but lacks resurfacing, utilities.

 

[MikeVictor]

A little progress from last week. The parking area has been resurfaced and lines painted on the supercharger side. Still waiting on the utility transformer. The charger install looks complete on the level 2 side but lacks resurfacing, utilities.

Update from Orange Beach. We visited the Wharf on Jan15. White transformers are in place. Everything looks read to turn on. I can only imagine connection to the Utility or an electrical inspection or both. I don't know why anyone would use the L2 chargers unless they are free.

 

[ChrisC]

The white cabinets are not "transformers" per se, rather Tesla's power conversion cabinets. The utility transformer will be a large green or grey cube, and the EMPTY pad for it can be seen in the previous post's photos. Is the utility transformer there yet?

Level 2 stations allow for longer charging sessions. So if you are going to be there for an hour or more, and don't need a full charge, you can avoid idle charges (or having to come back to unplug and move) by just using the Level 2. Cost should be trivial.

 

[Erichj]

Utility Transformer is installed for the Supercharger side along with a transformer on the level 2 side. There is still a set of conduit coming out of the ground on the level 2 side. Parking lighting not complete, there are still empty bases waiting for light poles.

 

[MikeVictor]

Hi, Progress at The Wharf in Orange Beach. 5 lamp posts are now mounted on their bases. A large spool of heavy gauge wire has disappeared and looks to be installed in underground conduits. Two new panels are now standing one one the Level 2 side and another on the Supercharger side. Each are holding up Meter panels with empty slots for the Utility Meters. Packaging and pallets have been removed. The place looks very close to ready pending a visit by the Utility and final inspection. Sorry no pictures it was getting dark and the place was filling up for a kiddy Mardi Gras parade.

 

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[MikeVictor]

I was hoping that one of the two gentlemen in conversation pictured might have been willing to gossip about when this station might open. Thanks for the photos.

 

[Road Tripper]

Unfortunately neither of the men in the picture was involved in the installation. The opening will depend on how soon the meter is installed and after that when Tesla completes the commissioning. Hopefully both are scheduled.