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Supercharger - Scottsdale, AZ - N. Scottsdale Road
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Bighorn
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When I ran into a Tesla supercharger engineer last week, he expressed frustration at people charging before some locations actually went live on the website. I suspect the early higher power charges were pre-calibration and not Tesla sanctioned. Just because the power is on, doesn’t mean they are available to use. I noticed Scottsdale was not listed as active when this thread began. Not chastising because we’ve all done it or would be tempted. Just trying to make sense of it all.
When I pulled in there mid-day Friday, there were three others charging; by the time I finished walking around examining equipment, photographing, etc., another three Teslas had arrived. NOT ONE of those three knew of the site: one had heard there was "more charging sites" than the two 8kW sites at the north end of SQuarter...and it was not until I pointed at his cable that he learned these were SpCs!!! The second one told me "she always parks here" and so was thrilled at the discovery; the third told me "I was just looking for a place to park in this garage and I saw those pedestals". So happy campers all around.
And then there was the ICE who pulled in....and, though feigning astonishment it was a charging and not a parking site, he left on my insistence.
In related news, no further work on Friday at the SpC site at the junction of I-17 and Rte 101. Some cable needs pulling; there might be one more equipment to install.
Both/either one of those just made our wintertime trips between Wickenburg and anywhere in the Valley a handsomely nicer and easier activity.
And then there was the ICE who pulled in....and, though feigning astonishment it was a charging and not a parking site, he left on my insistence.
In related news, no further work on Friday at the SpC site at the junction of I-17 and Rte 101. Some cable needs pulling; there might be one more equipment to install.
Both/either one of those just made our wintertime trips between Wickenburg and anywhere in the Valley a handsomely nicer and easier activity.
I got quite the opposite reaction from the electricians that were just leaving as I pulled up. They were as excited as I was and thanked me for buying a Tesla. They were off to Modesto (which isn't even a blue dot on the map as of now). Yes, it's gonna be hard to keep away any owners who happen to find an SC before it's officially open unless it's actually blocked off.
ron8853
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Bighorn
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Bighorn
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Been there, done that. So no?Are you suggesting that driving under the caution tape and plugging in is not recommended?
PRXBILL
Last ICE
I suspect you are not alone. My daughter has an apartment in Chandler. Were there a way to catch a super-charge in the East Valley, she'd join the Model 3 waiting list. Something near Chandler Mall, or the intersection of 10 and 60 would clinch that. I noticed that chargers just popped up in a parking garage in downtown San Diego --- maybe it's a new trend.
gjunky
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Nice to have these in Scottsdale now. Probably don't need them since we have a HPWC at home nearby but still nice to have as an option if we are in a big hurry.
Can someone post the exact location of these (how to find them)?
Can someone post the exact location of these (how to find them)?
PRXBILL
Last ICE
Ground floor of the parking garage at 73rd St and Butherus. If you find the building, the 'pumps' are obvious.
Bighorn
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My NEMA 14-50 at home chargers at around 28-30 miles per hour as well as a few destination chargers i've used. How fast will these stalls charge at?
Sorry that I don't know the numbers offhand.
It should be a max of about 235 mph I estimate, probably a bit lower in real life.
Bighorn
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Tyl
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I charged here today. Half of the Supercharging stalls were coned off with no access to the pedestals. I assume no charging was available on that half. No further info.
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