Chuq
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Agree, in this part of the world it would be crazy not to.
Still hoping for this one to be Kettleman City style! But it'd be more that just conduit pipes if that was the case....
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Supercharger - Quartzsite, AZ
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Agree, in this part of the world it would be crazy not to.
Still hoping for this one to be Kettleman City style! But it'd be more that just conduit pipes if that was the case....
DeepBlueMN
2019 AWD Model 3
Stopped at Quartzsite to charge on Tue 2/25/20. The permanent chargers worked OK but were a little slow, only about 85 kW, even without cabinet splitting. The temporary urban chargers are still there, but most were ICE'd or blocked by vehicles with trailers. Not a great location unless you love Carl's Jr. There was a Tesla sign advertising the V3 Ehrenberg location, and stating that V3 chargers are coming to Quartzsite "soon"; not sure when or where though.
FWIW, I emailed the town of Quartzite about the new superchargers. I got a response today (4/15/20):
"There have been permits issued but the work has not started as of yet"
"There have been permits issued but the work has not started as of yet"
SSonnentag
埃隆•馬斯克
Yeah, not sure what is going on. They took down all the temporary fencing that had been put up around the construction area. The storage container is still on site, but that's about all.
Thanks. That sounds like backwards progress. :-(
SSonnentag
埃隆•馬斯克
We have some major progress! Not sure what all is planned, but it looks promising.
In the background of two shots from the video (at 0:06 and 0:24), you can see 6 or 7 new V3 supercharger cabinets under their shipping covers. So, it looks like at least 24-28 new stalls.
It's on the big empty lot right next to the current location (west of Carl's Jr). A quick scan of this thread and I found the discussion of the expansion starting in October 2019. It was reported as a tip from someone who met the Carl's Jr franchise owner and then Tesla put up a sign around Thanksgiving saying that 28 V3 stalls were going to be added to Quartzsite.
Chuq
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That would be it!
Now the question is, would this be an expansion to the current site, a new one alongside the old one, or will the old site be removed?
Any suggestion it will have additional features like solar canopies, and/or a lounge?
[edit] just noticed the existing site is from 2013! Is the current hardware that old? If so they may retire it with this one going in.
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SSonnentag
埃隆•馬斯克
On the adjacent property, just West of the current chargers. Fence is literally 5 feet from existing chargers.
Sasmania
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Any evidence of a SOLAR CANOPY???
Anyone know if that would go in first or be built around the stalls once put in place?
That whole empty lot could be solar... but I know it won't be...
Anyone know if that would go in first or be built around the stalls once put in place?
That whole empty lot could be solar... but I know it won't be...
Chuq
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The other thing to consider is that, if all they wanted to do was install charging stalls, they could fit 24 of them here (not allowing for transformers/charging cabinets):
However, it looks like they are digging up the entire block of land though, right up to the row of posts to the left of that map (is this right @SSonnentag?) which makes you think probably something bigger.
Someone local may know - did Tesla buy this land, or are they leasing it?
However, it looks like they are digging up the entire block of land though, right up to the row of posts to the left of that map (is this right @SSonnentag?) which makes you think probably something bigger.
Someone local may know - did Tesla buy this land, or are they leasing it?
I'd be genuinely surprised if there were any Tesla owner who lived within 20 miles of this supercharger. And I feel like I'm going out on a limb even assuming there is a Tesla owner in Blythe
Chuq
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I'd be genuinely surprised if there were any Tesla owner who lived within 20 miles of this supercharger. And I feel like I'm going out on a limb even assuming there is a Tesla owner in Blythe
When I say local, I mean Arizona.. or someone familiar enough with locating Arizona property sale info online!
tmoz
S85D, Y LR, ex Prius PiP
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words is a video worth?
Seems to be more than just paving. Perhaps running the power over required some serious trenching, but even this looks like more than heavy trenching.
SSonnentag
埃隆•馬斯克
I drive through Quartzsite twice every week. I just don't normally charge there as I don't need to charge. It's also about 1 mile in the wrong direction from where I'm headed, so it isn't visible unless I go out of my way or need to charge. In any case, since they've started construction, I'll swing by once a week and see what progress has been made.
To me it appears as though they'll be paving the entire lot, as there are what look to be curb forms in several places. I'm hoping for solar shades as well.
To me it appears as though they'll be paving the entire lot, as there are what look to be curb forms in several places. I'm hoping for solar shades as well.
My guess is combination solar powered roller/ice rink (NO- not that kind of ICE) and Supercharger.
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