Supercharger - Regina, SK

[Big Earl]

My wife just showed me a Facebook post photo where they are uncrating the pedestals in Regina. It’s happening.

Please post the picture.

 

[MP3Mike]

 

[DiscordianDave]

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Awesome, thanks!!
That's definitely a V3 pedestal - note this picture of an open (brand-new) V2 pedestal from St. John NB:

Major differences I see vs the V3 (re-shared below):
* Metal side posts are round on V3 vs oval on V2
* Large black metal box bottom of V3 (empty spot in V2)
* Obviously thinner V3 charging cable vs thicker V2

 

[Ledge]

Some pictures from just now in Regina.

 

[Manitoba Keith]

So the electrical contractor is also from PA!
Hope to see them in Manitoba soon.

 

[MarcoRP]

All stalls have been installed, 4 which look finished, and 4 others with no covers and cables sticking out. Notice the thinner cables. Loving this progress!

(Photo from Twitter)

 

[Demyen]

It looks like three boxes still strapped on the trailer. I wonder if those boxes of pedestals head to Moose Jaw or Davidson.

 

[DiscordianDave]

It looks like three boxes still strapped on the trailer. I wonder if those boxes of pedestals head to Moose Jaw or Davidson.

I figured it was just the packaging from the installed pedestals being kept intact for easy transport and disposal

 

[X-Men]

Regina is all ready to be turned up

 

[ccudmore]

Rated temperature is only down to -30C. May be a problem in Saskatchewan

 

[DiscordianDave]

Rated temperature is only down to -30C. May be a problem in Saskatchewan

I was thinking the exact same thing - normally there's some buffer or margin on those numbers, but we'll find out for sure in February.

 

[X-Men]

I am more concerned about the 15 min general parking sign. That is an open invitation to Iceholes

 

[Big Earl]

The black component at the bottom of the V3 pedestals is the cable cooling unit.

 

[ccudmore]

Just a matter of time before someone repaints one of the chargers Roughrider green.

 

[KiloV]

I was thinking the exact same thing - normally there's some buffer or margin on those numbers, but we'll find out for sure in February.

Or maybe after that, they become superconducting!

 

[bpjod]

I am more concerned about the 15 min general parking sign. That is an open invitation to Iceholes

Well, two of the four seen here are Tesla Vehicle Charging Only. Not sure what's on the other side, but I presume the same. That's four dedicated charging stations and for 15 minute general parking stalls. This is similar to what I've seen elsewhere, without any ICE issues.

 

[Pricee2]

Unless my math is off, according to the label 500V x 350A this can only do 175kW max. Battery packs I think are 400V so these may be 150kW chargers. Or they could be incorrectly labeled.

 

[MP3Mike]

Unless my math is off, according to the label 500V x 350A this can only do 175kW max. Battery packs I think are 400V so these may be 150kW chargers. Or they could be incorrectly labeled.

That is a continuous rating, while the 250kW charging would be under a "burst" rating, or less than 100% duty cycle.

 

[Pricee2]

In order to get 250kW at 500V you need 500Amps. De-rate the 500 Amps by 20% and you get 400Amps not 350Amps
At 400V (approximate battery voltage) you need 625Amps. De-rate the 625Amps by 20% and you get 500Amps not 350Amps.

I have not seen a V3 cable yet, but in one of the above photos it looks like a V2 cable to me. Maybe soooon someone will be able to verify by charging there.

 

[Gen3]

In order to get 250kW at 500V you need 500Amps. De-rate the 500 Amps by 20% and you get 400Amps not 350Amps
At 400V (approximate battery voltage) you need 625Amps. De-rate the 625Amps by 20% and you get 500Amps not 350Amps.

I have not seen a V3 cable yet, but in one of the above photos it looks like a V2 cable to me. Maybe soooon someone will be able to verify by charging there.

Looks like v2 to me too.