Couldn't grab a pic but looks like the new chargers are installed. Hopefully they're at home stretch. I charge here everyday so now have to drive at a snail's pace to barely make it to Santa Clarita.
Supercharger - Tejon Ranch (Expanded to 24 stalls in May 2018)
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4SUPER9
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That is impressive work if they are almost done. Then again, we have seen other sites move from breaking ground to go-live in only a few weeks. I imagine Tesla is highly motivated to get this site completed very quickly. I never expected it, but it would be great if this site goes live by Memorial Day.
ddimit
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If its like other sites in SoCal its going to be on Edison to place I'm assuming either a up sized or a second transformer. That might be a bit of a wait.
Wished it was live by the weekend as this is a must stop for my going down south. I'm going to have to re-route as I usually go 99 will have to cut over to Buttonwillow.
Wished it was live by the weekend as this is a must stop for my going down south. I'm going to have to re-route as I usually go 99 will have to cut over to Buttonwillow.
4SUPER9
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You are spot on. One would think that Tesla has arranged a special agreement with Edison, etc to expedite this sort of thing.
Again, given the key location of this station, and the headaches that likely occur as a result of it's closure, my belief is that Tesla and their contractor had everything laid out beforehand, to make this as rapid a turnover as possible. Personally, I have to drive to Bakersfield and back in 2 days, and have to make a 23 mile detour to the Bakersfield SC to complete this trip. The chances of this being ready by then are pretty darn slim.
It looks like the SCE territory closely follows the Ventura County line where it borders Kern County. I would guess that the Tejon Ranch Supercharger is served by PG&E. I would also not assume that the site needs a larger transformer or service from the utility since it already has Powerpack batteries.
Stopped by Tejon Supercharger:
Cabinets looks completed (just without covers)
Workers were cleaning and pressure washing are inside:
Also right behind charging equipment I've seen what looks like brand new transformer:
So there is hope of opening it soon.
Also If I counted correctly there're at least 22 stalls including old ones.
Cabinets looks completed (just without covers)
Workers were cleaning and pressure washing are inside:
Also right behind charging equipment I've seen what looks like brand new transformer:
So there is hope of opening it soon.
Also If I counted correctly there're at least 22 stalls including old ones.
ddimit
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Nice, Long overdue this site has been a bottleneck for years. Ive been lucky and have avoided the crowds . I found if you get here on Holiday weekends before Noon you will get a slot any later and its a waiting line
Made in CA
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We drove up to Yosemite from Ventura County last week and were concerned to find this offline. The trip planner in our 85D routed us up I5 to charge at Kettleman City then up 41 all the way to Yosemite. I took the bait and tried it (not that I had much choice).
It actually was much faster and more pleasant than our regular route up 99. It was only 11 miles further and we stopped to charge 2 times instead of 3 (Kettleman City and Fish Camp instead of Tejon Ranch, Fresno, and Fish Camp). On the way home we only had to charge in Kettleman City. 41 was actually great. We hit a couple of stoplights but otherwise it was 65-70 the whole way. It is much less crowded than 99 and I5. We will always use this new route going forward. The Kettleman City facility is awesome BTW. It will spoil you for all other supercharger stops.
I really learned a lesson on this trip. I need to think outside the box and consider alternate routes that may be more miles but that will eliminate charging stops.
It actually was much faster and more pleasant than our regular route up 99. It was only 11 miles further and we stopped to charge 2 times instead of 3 (Kettleman City and Fish Camp instead of Tejon Ranch, Fresno, and Fish Camp). On the way home we only had to charge in Kettleman City. 41 was actually great. We hit a couple of stoplights but otherwise it was 65-70 the whole way. It is much less crowded than 99 and I5. We will always use this new route going forward. The Kettleman City facility is awesome BTW. It will spoil you for all other supercharger stops.
I really learned a lesson on this trip. I need to think outside the box and consider alternate routes that may be more miles but that will eliminate charging stops.
4SUPER9
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Charging now with full power. Looks like the original 6 stalls are on. The other 18 stalls are installed but not turned on. There are a total of 24 stalls.
ddimit
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gene
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AMPd
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Please post lots and lots of photos.
Also if you don’t mind checking if any additional battery storage has been installed
Thank you
4SUPER9
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Probably can change the title to "expansion in progress" or something, since at least the old stalls are active.
ddimit
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4SUPER9
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How unusual. I am sure he was actually charging and not making that up. They probably only had them on for a brief time. I guess best to wait until Tesla shows it live on their map.
Or just call in and ask. In any case, I wouldn't rely on a charger until it shows up in the Nav.
gene
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