Supercharger - Reno, NV

[cpa]

It's shown on Tesla's websites as being open. Address shown is:

The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502

Yep, I charged there ten days ago. The easiest access would be to take a parking lane off Moana just east of Virginia Street. Head south down this parking lane about 150-200 yards. The SC are tucked away on your right (to the west.) If I recall correctly, the SC are about two parking avenues north of the main casino driveway. They can be easy to miss, so slow down as you approach the main drive.

I would avoid entering from Virginia. Too much casino traffic.

 

[vperl]

This location is about 70 miles north of the Topaz Lake (Gardnerville) Supercharger. It also provides access to and from South Shore for those taking US50. It allows transit over the Sierra on SR88 and SR4 (when open) without going out of one's way or charging for several hours at a destination charger.

I really do not think it is designed for east-west traveling along interstate 80, although it is convenient one is stopping in Reno.

Perhaps this is a harbinger of also opening a Supercharger in Susanville.

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Red Lion, Susanville just put in two HPWC

 

[evp]

The Reno SpC "Grand Opening" event was during TMC Connect. In one of the most brain-dead moves I've seen, they placed the charger electronics in a totally enclosed building with other random equipment including ethernet switches and heat exchangers. Then they had to install an air conditioner to keep the switch functional, and leave the doors open so the chargers could exhaust waste heat directly outside. I'm eagerly awaiting my next chance to stop by and see what that building will look like when they decide to take half the roof off.

 

[JPP]

The Reno SpC "Grand Opening" event was during TMC Connect. In one of the most brain-dead moves I've seen, they placed the charger electronics in a totally enclosed building with other random equipment including ethernet switches and heat exchangers. Then they had to install an air conditioner to keep the switch functional, and leave the doors open so the chargers could exhaust waste heat directly outside. I'm eagerly awaiting my next chance to stop by and see what that building will look like when they decide to take half the roof off.View attachment 189538 View attachment 189539 View attachment 189540 View attachment 189541 View attachment 189542 View attachment 189543 View attachment 189544

The Atlantis/Reno Supercharger bunker also houses the pumping equipment for the decorative fountains just outside. A real mishmash of likely incompatible technology inside one small hot unventilated bunker.

 

[quartzav]

The Reno SpC "Grand Opening" event was during TMC Connect. In one of the most brain-dead moves I've seen, they placed the charger electronics in a totally enclosed building with other random equipment including ethernet switches and heat exchangers. Then they had to install an air conditioner to keep the switch functional, and leave the doors open so the chargers could exhaust waste heat directly outside. I'm eagerly awaiting my next chance to stop by and see what that building will look like when they decide to take half the roof off.View attachment 189538 View attachment 189539 View attachment 189540 View attachment 189541 View attachment 189542 View attachment 189543 View attachment 189544

I imagine besides that Atlantis maybe shouldering some building costs, it could be that to avoid sand build up? How is the NM, AZ supercharging electronic housing designed in the sandy area?

 

[JeffnReno]

As a Model 3 reservation holder, I was disappointed that they removed the destination chargers from across the street. When there wasn't a Hot August Night event going on, they were easy to access for both Tesla and other BEVs (I drive a LEAF while waiting for my Tesla). Now I can't even find a L2 at that location and have to go further south or north on the same street to charge my car in less accessible locations. Before, I could charge while making a few bets or eating in one of the many restaurants they have there.

 

[FlyF4]

In one of the most brain-dead moves I've seen, they placed the charger electronics in a totally enclosed building with other random equipment including ethernet switches and heat exchangers. .View attachment 189538 View attachment 189539 View attachment 189540 View attachment 189541 View attachment 189542 View attachment 189543 View attachment 189544

Sure, I guess it can appear brain-dead if you aren't involved in the project with its complexities and challenges. If you were, then you likely come to the same conclusion. Bottom line, it works. It's reliable, and convenient I'm not going to criticize their solution though with more money, they could have done some things better.

 

[evp]

Sure, I guess it can appear brain-dead if you aren't involved in the project with its complexities and challenges. If you were, then you likely come to the same conclusion. Bottom line, it works. It's reliable, and convenient I'm not going to criticize their solution though with more money, they could have done some things better.

It can appear brain-dead just from basic physics. Those supercharger cabinets are delivering over half a megawatt at full usage, and even if they are 95% efficient they are releasing 10 to 20kw of heat into the air. If the doors to that building are ever closed, everything in it gets toasted REALLY fast. And that includes ethernet routers, power conditioners, and A/C equipment presumably necessary for the security of the hotel. They need the doors open and many fans blowing 24/7 to avoid massive failure. It is in no way reliable nor convenient. Just putting in a standard fenced enclave next door would have saved a lot of money compared to what they'll have to do to make the current configuration work.

Has anyone been by recently? Are the supercharger cabinets still in the little building? With the doors wide open and portable fans all over the place?

 

[mspohr]

It can appear brain-dead just from basic physics. Those supercharger cabinets are delivering over half a megawatt at full usage, and even if they are 95% efficient they are releasing 10 to 20kw of heat into the air. If the doors to that building are ever closed, everything in it gets toasted REALLY fast. And that includes ethernet routers, power conditioners, and A/C equipment presumably necessary for the security of the hotel. They need the doors open and many fans blowing 24/7 to avoid massive failure. It is in no way reliable nor convenient. Just putting in a standard fenced enclave next door would have saved a lot of money compared to what they'll have to do to make the current configuration work.

Has anyone been by recently? Are the supercharger cabinets still in the little building? With the doors wide open and portable fans all over the place?

I charge there every few weeks. Works great. No problems. The enclosed building is more attractive than a fenced enclosure.

 

[FlyF4]

I charge there every few weeks. Works great. No problems. The enclosed building is more attractive than a fenced enclosure.

precisely correct. EVP hasn't been keeping up with the changes and didn't know that the original placement was temporary. It is reliable and has never gone down.

 

[JPP]

precisely correct. EVP hasn't been keeping up with the changes and didn't know that the original placement was temporary. It is reliable and has never gone down.

...but are the doors kept open for ventilation??

 

[FlyF4]

...but are the doors kept open for ventilation??

I've never noticed the doors open for ventilation and I am there regularly. The area is cooled and heat exhausted by vents. It seems that a couple of people assume that the system would overheat with all stalls charging at highest rate. Not the case. That would definitely be a security issue anyway.

 

[evp]

precisely correct. EVP hasn't been keeping up with the changes and didn't know that the original placement was temporary. It is reliable and has never gone down.

Oh, good. I was there at the opening ceremony (last year's TMC) when I took the pictures -- haven't been back. Did they put in some serious ventilation or just move the SC cabinets out of the little building they were in?

 

[FlyF4]

Oh, good. I was there at the opening ceremony (last year's TMC) when I took the pictures -- haven't been back. Did they put in some serious ventilation or just move the SC cabinets out of the little building they were in?

Yes, in my opinion is was not what I would have originally done if I were involved, agreeing somewhat with your assessment. They did change things quite a bit, and I learned that there was some sort of throttling initially that would limit the amount of current if too many cars where in stalls and the temp gets too high. Not ideal, but at least it worked. They did a bit of both, better ventilation and movement.

 

[Bruinfan]

there saturday 9/23, 7pm, one car there, 95kw.

 

[mspohr]

I was there yesterday. No other cars there. No ICEing.
Charge started at 117 kW

 

[FlyF4]

Some updates since September. You should be able to get up to 120KW depending on your current state of charge. My logs indicate that more than half, at least 3 charging spots are open most all the time. Rarely are all spots taken of the 6 SCs. All bets are off on the week of "Hot August Nights" when the classic car show occurs.

 

[Bruinfan]

There Sunday, 11am. 2 model 3s there. 95kw.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

There Sunday, 11am. 2 model 3s there. 95kw.

Did you happen to notice the plates? Temp tags? NV? CA? CA manufacturer?

 

[FlyF4]

Did you happen to notice the plates? Temp tags? NV? CA? CA manufacturer?

Yesterday, I saw 2 model 3s. Really dirty so they probably came up on I80 over the summit snow. Both CA plates. I charged there last night while at the buffet. My X gained 220 miles at 110KW peak, and I gained 4.2 pounds in 80 minutes !

CA manufacturer ???? not sure what you mean. All the 3s are made in Fremont.