Supercharger - Rohnert Park, CA (LIVE 9 May 2019, 12 V2 stalls)

[GHammer]

Interesting setup, I dont think I've ever seen the autotransformers on top of the charger cabinets.

 

[miimura]

Interesting setup, I dont think I've ever seen the autotransformers on top of the charger cabinets.

San Jose, Cherry Ave was probably the first to do it that way. That install used huge rigid conduit and 90 degree access elbows.

 

[fawu]

The transformer is in now, but not powered up yet.

 

[Wagist]

It’s up and going!

 

[ecarfan]

Great news, thanks for your report!

 

[Phition42]

Great news, thanks for your report!

Yes. It seems to be. One car charging on bay 6A and I plugged into others with no result, but I plugged on 6B and charged up. Problem is that 6B is handicapped, but I used it anyway.
I am not sure if I needed to stay plugged in to let the other bays turn on, but I got the red ring of death on all but 6B

 

[JGerardin]

Charged this afternoon with success. One thing, when I plugged in it took twice the normal time before charging began. Maybe syncing up with these new terminals? As I was leaving a Model 3 pulled in and then walked away to shop like everything was normal.

 

[Blu Zap]

Welcome surprise on our way to the Sonoma Wine Country today. Quiet location. Only a couple of Tesla’s charging on a Saturday afternoon. Taking the pressure off Petaluma.

 

[MP3Mike]

Interesting setup, I dont think I've ever seen the autotransformers on top of the charger cabinets.

I think they may have started doing that after they had issues at one site that may have been related to water intrusion. (That and it takes less space.)

 

[Phition42]

I know why there is a delay in charging. Since the bay are not used heavily yet the transformers shut down. When you plug in to a sleeping unit it takes a bit to turn on. I waited by the fans to see what happened when I plugged and there was a delay as the unit starts back up.

 

[EVie'sDad]

Still a preponderance of homeless vagrants in the vicinity, but fine to visit during the daytime.

They really need to clean up the area, otherwise it's in a relatively good area with lots of eating options nearby.

More property security may help improve the situation.

 

[fawu]

As the perfect entertainment for your Supercharger break I recommend taking a spin with (EV-)slotcars at Fundemonium in the same mall.
(next to Petsmart, 20 mins @ $9 IIRC)

 

[LowChgP@nd@]

I’m not sure if this is important but last night I hit 142kw at this charger for about 10-15mins. Just curious if anyone else saw similar speeds at this location. Cheers!