Supercharger - Seattle, WA - Ballard Way

[mociaf9]

Permit #: 6763164-EL
Issued: 2020-01-08

This is an installation of Tesla EV Charging equipment within the existing, below grade, parking garage at the Ballard Blocks shopping center. Installation will be limited to electrical work, and will include: (4) Tesla Charging Cabinets, (8) Tesla Charging Posts, ...

What: Tesla to install 8 urban (72 kW) superchargers in the basement level of the parking garage at Ballard Blocks (Trader Joe's, Ross, etc).
Address: 1416 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA 98107

GPS: 47.662639, -122.374975

As the work was permitted in January, it's possible that construction has started already. But the online record doesn't show any inspections yet, so I kinda doubt it.

@Chuq @MarcoRP

 

[MarcoRP]

Permit #: 6763164-EL
Issued: 2020-01-08

What: Tesla to install 8 urban (72 kW) superchargers in the basement level of the parking garage at Ballard Blocks (Trader Joe's, Ross, etc).
Address: 1416 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA 98107

GPS: 47.662639, -122.374975

As the work was permitted in January, it's possible that construction has started already. But the online record doesn't show any inspections yet, so I kinda doubt it.

@Chuq @MarcoRP

Hey, it was issued on my birthday! Well, I’ll be adding it right away

 

[PLUS EV]

LOL this is right near where I live, but I'm out on the road! I'll be sure to check in on it next week if no one beats me to it.

 

[Araman0]

If there was ever a supercharger meant for local apartment dwellers, this would be it. Ballard is a highly dense neighborhood with pretty good wealth, but certainly not on any through-routes. I would actually love to see some hpwc’s here too. Great addition to the PNW supercharger inventory.

 

[Araman0]

Just drove through each floor (including the lower level) of the structure, and there is no sign of construction anywhere.

 

[Potpourri]

Does this parking garage charge you to enter?

 

[Araman0]

No charge anytime I've been there.

 

[PLUS EV]

Just drove through each floor (including the lower level) of the structure, and there is no sign of construction anywhere.

Same update on June 22nd.

 

[PLUS EV]

I went down to the lower level of the garage earlier tonight and believe I found the first signs of construction. No Tesla logos on site yet, but lots of conduit piled up inside a fenced-in area of 10 parking spots that is right next to some heavy electrical supply. I'll leave it up to @Chuq and @MarcoRP to decide if it's worthy of a construction cone, but I believe it is. Pics to follow...

 

[PLUS EV]

 

[MarcoRP]

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Looks legit. Seems like there is also enough space for the cabinets just next to the transformers. I’ve been trying to get ahold of the plans for this location without any success, so I’ll just wait until we can be more sure. Thanks for checking!

 

[PLUS EV]

Some trenching has been done in the last 10 days. Definitely looks like 8 stalls.

 

[PLUS EV]

 

[PLUS EV]

^^^Anyone know what that thing is? It's the same object in both pics. Wanted to zoom in on the interior stuff on the bottom of it in the bottom pic.

The rest of the site doesn't look much different than my previous pics on August 6th. But there has been some work going on here as I've noticed some things moved around and seen some new machinery, and of course the grey thing pictured above.

I'm starting to wonder if this isn't some other type of EV charging station and not a supercharger.

 

[MarcoRP]

^^^Anyone know what that thing is? It's the same object in both pics. Wanted to zoom in on the interior stuff on the bottom of it in the bottom pic.

The rest of the site doesn't look much different than my previous pics on August 6th. But there has been some work going on here as I've noticed some things moved around and seen some new machinery, and of course the grey thing pictured above.

I'm starting to wonder if this isn't some other type of EV charging station and not a supercharger.

If you can access the plans on the permit linked in mociaf9’s post, which I can’t see for some reason, try posting a picture of the above view. If it matches, I’ll add

 

[mociaf9]

^^^Anyone know what that thing is? It's the same object in both pics. Wanted to zoom in on the interior stuff on the bottom of it in the bottom pic.

The rest of the site doesn't look much different than my previous pics on August 6th. But there has been some work going on here as I've noticed some things moved around and seen some new machinery, and of course the grey thing pictured above.

I'm starting to wonder if this isn't some other type of EV charging station and not a supercharger.

It's part of the enclosure for the switchgear.

 

[mociaf9]

If you can access the plans on the permit linked in mociaf9’s post, which I can’t see for some reason, try posting a picture of the above view. If it matches, I’ll add

The plans aren't directly accessible to anyone who isn't involved in the project.

 

[PLUS EV]

It's part of the enclosure for the switchgear.

Okay so you think it confirms this is a supercharger? Or could it be switchgear for another type of EV charging station? I still don't see any of the typical cabinets or bollards or anything with the Tesla name or logo on it.

I'll probably check in again over the weekend and see if there's any more progress.

 

[mociaf9]

Okay so you think it confirms this is a supercharger? Or could it be switchgear for another type of EV charging station? I still don't see any of the typical cabinets or bollards or anything with the Tesla name or logo on it.

I'll probably check in again over the weekend and see if there's any more progress.

Given the location, that we know for sure a supercharger is going to go in there, and the layout of the concrete cuts/trenching in your previous pictures, I'll be very surprised if this isn't for Tesla. That said, the enclosure could theoretically be for something else.

 

[scott1954wa]

^^^Anyone know what that thing is? It's the same object in both pics. Wanted to zoom in on the interior stuff on the bottom of it in the bottom pic.

If you can get a higher resolution photo of that back side, there is a paper taped to it. Then might be able to zoom in and read it.

Otherwise it look likes an equipment/networking rack. perhaps it is to prove better internet inside the garage for communication with Tesla central.