cmt489
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Completely disagree. It is part of the highway system with a lot of traffic flow. Many will want to charge either on their way to or from the ferry.
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Supercharger - Tsawwassen BC
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Completely disagree. It is part of the highway system with a lot of traffic flow. Many will want to charge either on their way to or from the ferry.
Especially when you tell him "I'm heading over for cheaper fuel."
Drone Flyer
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As I said, won't happen! People are in too much of a hurry to get to the ferry. Very few will allow time to charge on the way. As I also mentioned, people might use it after coming off the ferry as they will no doubt need a charge and they could also use the time to avoid the ferry rush off the ferry into town!
dmd2005
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I thought the plan was the have a Supercharger in Victoria as well so that people can charge on either sailings of the ferry terminals. There is one in Nanaimo already and there will be a SC in West Van in the future too for those sailing from Horseshoe Bay.
I disagree with Drone Flyer rather vehemently. I think towns with ferry terminals are perfect spots for superchargers. You take care of all your travel needs at once by making your crossing and getting your charging done. Then you are all set for the rest of your trip. Of course supercharging aboard the ferry would be ideal, but it does not appear to be feasible with current technology.
It's not as if *everybody* is in the habit of arriving late to the ferry. That is a strange assumption. And even so that behaviour can be modified and plans can be altered. Also, by having superchargers near ferry terminals on both sides, you are given the option of charging before or after the crossing. If you arrive early, charge before, if you are too late, you just charge on the other side. For this reason, I think we will eventually see superchargers installed in Victoria/Sidney and even way down the road in places like Comox, Powell River, and Port Hardy. In the US, superchargers have been installed in places like Burlington, WA and Ludington, MI which are likely at least partially because of their locations near major ferry terminals.
Lastly, it isn't really relevant to this topic, but I also would rather eat in a strip mall than at the White Spot buffet or whatever the hell it is they have on the ferry
It's not as if *everybody* is in the habit of arriving late to the ferry. That is a strange assumption. And even so that behaviour can be modified and plans can be altered. Also, by having superchargers near ferry terminals on both sides, you are given the option of charging before or after the crossing. If you arrive early, charge before, if you are too late, you just charge on the other side. For this reason, I think we will eventually see superchargers installed in Victoria/Sidney and even way down the road in places like Comox, Powell River, and Port Hardy. In the US, superchargers have been installed in places like Burlington, WA and Ludington, MI which are likely at least partially because of their locations near major ferry terminals.
Lastly, it isn't really relevant to this topic, but I also would rather eat in a strip mall than at the White Spot buffet or whatever the hell it is they have on the ferry
Eurotunnel is the best example - 4 in Calais and 4 at Folkestone
Yes, until they realize that the next ferry just filled up and the next one won't be for two hours, so might as well stop to charge...
Or: they have a reservation.
beeeerock
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I questioned this location as well. When it was just Nanaimo on the island with a supercharger, it had some merit. And believe me, I still think it does. But at this point I think there is a much bigger demand or requirement for a location close to the Port Mann Bridge (east side ideally), close to the TCH. That would allow travellers to charge on the way into town and again on the way out. A round trip from Hope to Vancouver and back again is possible for some configurations, but not for all and not easy in the winter. And doesn't allow for much vampire loss or wandering around Vancouver. Finding a destination charger in Vancouver is a chore!
Given that superchargers are intended for highway travellers, Port Mann would make a huge amount of sense. I know there's no way I'd detour to Tsawwassen... I'd probably limp to the CHAdeMO at the EcoDairy in Abbotsford instead.
Given that superchargers are intended for highway travellers, Port Mann would make a huge amount of sense. I know there's no way I'd detour to Tsawwassen... I'd probably limp to the CHAdeMO at the EcoDairy in Abbotsford instead.
Drone Flyer
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The buffet on board the ferries is very good! It's not at all like the White Spot restaurants on land.I disagree with Drone Flyer rather vehemently. I think towns with ferry terminals are perfect spots for superchargers. You take care of all your travel needs at once by making your crossing and getting your charging done. Then you are all set for the rest of your trip. Of course supercharging aboard the ferry would be ideal, but it does not appear to be feasible with current technology.
It's not as if *everybody* is in the habit of arriving late to the ferry. That is a strange assumption. And even so that behaviour can be modified and plans can be altered. Also, by having superchargers near ferry terminals on both sides, you are given the option of charging before or after the crossing. If you arrive early, charge before, if you are too late, you just charge on the other side. For this reason, I think we will eventually see superchargers installed in Victoria/Sidney and even way down the road in places like Comox, Powell River, and Port Hardy. In the US, superchargers have been installed in places like Burlington, WA and Ludington, MI which are likely at least partially because of their locations near major ferry terminals.
Lastly, it isn't really relevant to this topic, but I also would rather eat in a strip mall than at the White Spot buffet or whatever the hell it is they have on the ferry
Having said that, I disagree with you vehemently as well! It's human nature to be late, especially when heading for a transportation environment. Most people just don't allow enough time as they are pre occupied with life.
I do agree that having a SC on the other side is definitely a smart idea as people, as I mentioned, can pull in, charge and shop, and avoid the ferry rush home. So a charger on the 17 in Sidney on Beacon Avenue would be ideal for this.
Drone Flyer
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This stop is ideal for people coming off the ferry from Victoria! Not the other way around!
cmt489
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Are you kidding me? The food on the boats is the WORST! We pack picnic lunches and, whenever possible, stay in the car. If we can't we take our food up with us. BC Ferries food is downright disgusting.
cmt489
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I will also add that we will be planning our ferries trips from Tswwassen now to incorporate a stop at the supercharger. It will make traveling to the Island more comfortable for us. Yes, we can do the trip without a charging stop but sometimes it is nice to top up on range so that you don't have to seek out alternate charging in places.
Is that supercharge.info or another site? My supercharge.info looks totally different.
Written by someone who obviously never has experienced the Alaska State Ferry System
cmt489
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Written by someone who obviously never has experienced the Alaska State Ferry System
You got me there!
Just a myopic perspective here. I am one of those people that tends to run late as well, but certainly not everyone is like that. Also, you realize that for people who live on Vancouver Island, Tsawwassen is "the other side," right?
Lol man. I was going to say, I do actually think the BC ferry food is better than WA ferries (and also better than what I remember of the AK ferries), but that doesn't mean it's actually GOOD!Written by someone who obviously never has experienced the Alaska State Ferry System
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