Supercharger - Philadelphia, PA - Penrose Avenue

[MarcoRP]

Tesla is planning to build a 12 stall V3 Supercharger at a new Wawa under construction in the southern part of Philly. Got the info from a zoning permit (listed below) at a different address, which is incorrect. Was finally able to link the permit to the actual location at 2600 Penrose Ave via Wawa's locations coming soon list.

I haven't yet found any building permits but at least we know the location. Will add on Supercharge Info

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@PhillyGal

 

[Craig_in_PA]

"Hooray!"

-Airport Uber drivers.

 

[jaguar36]

This is on my way home, they're about half way finished. I've been on the lookout for signs of a supercharger there as it was rumored before, but I have yet to see any signs of the superchargers being started yet. Glad to see it confirmed though!

 

[PhillyGal]

Great location! Would have been useful when I accidentally fried my home outlet and had to level 2 charge at the navy yard for hours.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

sure could have used this about 6 months ago...

 

[GlmnAlyAirCar]

Ha I predicted this location years ago! I figured there was no way this Wawa would go without a supercharger.

Supercharger - Philadelphia, PA

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Ha I predicted this location years ago! I figured there was no way this Wawa would go without a supercharger.

Supercharger - Philadelphia, PA

For your efforts, I bestow upon you the award of 1 virtual electron.

 

[jrreno]

So what is going on at this location? The google satellite view shows lots of construction at what appears to be a dock. Is this area the subject of riverside redevelopment?

 

[bradmobile]

here is the new wawa address: 2600 Penrose Ave. (SWC) Philadelphia, PA 19145

 

[MarcoRP]

So what is going on at this location? The google satellite view shows lots of construction at what appears to be a dock. Is this area the subject of riverside redevelopment?

As I said, the address on the permit was wrong. All the permits for 2600 Penrose Ferry were listed at a Wawa convenience store.

On another note, I wouldn't expect construction to start anytime soon for this Supercharger due to the opening date predicted on Tesla's map (Q4). There is, however another Supercharger under construction right now in North Philly at the only Royal Farms in the city (2501 Church St).

Supercharger - Philadelphia (Aramingo)

 

[bones123]

Lol I’ve been looking for supercharger related activity at the construction site every time I drive by it. Perfect spot! No more 20th street! And paying for parking

 

[PhillyGal]

One of the very first Tesla owners in all of Philly lives just yards away. I wonder if she/he still has their white Model S. (I used to see it daily even before I got my 2014.)

 

[jaguar36]

Drive by photo:

I'm not sure where they are putting the superchargers, but they are moving pretty quickly on construction.

 

[GlmnAlyAirCar]

some fairly large transformers. No evidence of any Tesla specific equipment yet.

 

[Gabrielibo]

When I drove past yesterday I noticed some conduits evenly spaced coming out of the ground on the back side of the building. I wasn't able to get a count of how many it was but it was at least 8 of them.

 

[GlmnAlyAirCar]

Some Tesla crates on the property

 

[jaguar36]

Drove by today, no movement on the Superchargers, a ton of work on the Wawa though.

 

[GlmnAlyAirCar]

I tend to get annoyed when people post just to say no update. So that being said, I stop by once a week or so to check on progress. If I see anything change I will post here.

and.....no update as of today.

 

[Big Earl]

I tend to get annoyed when people post just to say no update. So that being said, I stop by once a week or so to check on progress. If I see anything change I will post here.

and.....no update as of today.

I find periodic (weekly) no-update posts to be helpful. If we go too long without updates, I tend to get antsy and have crazy ideas like going out of my way to check on progress.

 

[GlmnAlyAirCar]

Pedestals in place