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SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
It depends on when Tesla can get their Supercharger Squad to the site with a car, to test/label/bring online (aka "commission") the site.
And that's assuming there's a wired-in Transformer and meter next to the gear enclosure yet.
Will they fly in to Houston to do this one site before year end? Or drive and combine with other sites like "coming soon Slidell" later? We don't know.
Thanks for the pictorial update!
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The site-side construction looks done and clean.
But
- I can't clearly see cables in the stalls.
- From an earlier photo, beyond the "crate" (which contains the supercharger cabinets and distribution cabinet) is a pad for the transformer. Unfortunately, the vehicle in your photo obscures that pad so we can't see whether the transformer's there. The transformer and other electrical work can be quick or a wait.
Er, yeah, if I'd have looked back at the first photo I'd have seen that. :redface:
purplewalt
Active Member
My insights:
That pile of gravel needs to be moved or re-moved.
Concrete paving needs to be cleaned, washed for all the construction markings, tire marks, etc.
Site needs to be re-striped for current car spacing configuration.
Red Fire-Lane striping may need to be refreshed/repainted.
Probably needs to have some sort of concrete wheel stops installed at each stall.
Final inspections by City need to take place, sign all outstanding permits.
Power has to be switched on by local Utility provider (really hope the transformer is already onsite and in place, otherwise, might take longer).
Tesla Technician has to come and do switch ON, and then do some final testing to certify it it is fully operational.
My take is it might be ready for Christmas (Friday), but every last detail has to be very coordinated and time orchestrated to work in the next three and a half days.
(Nobody works from noon on on Christmas Eve, unless you are in Retail.)
More likely, IMHO, this site will be ready before the end of the year.
Happy Holidays ALL!!!
That pile of gravel needs to be moved or re-moved.
Concrete paving needs to be cleaned, washed for all the construction markings, tire marks, etc.
Site needs to be re-striped for current car spacing configuration.
Red Fire-Lane striping may need to be refreshed/repainted.
Probably needs to have some sort of concrete wheel stops installed at each stall.
Final inspections by City need to take place, sign all outstanding permits.
Power has to be switched on by local Utility provider (really hope the transformer is already onsite and in place, otherwise, might take longer).
Tesla Technician has to come and do switch ON, and then do some final testing to certify it it is fully operational.
My take is it might be ready for Christmas (Friday), but every last detail has to be very coordinated and time orchestrated to work in the next three and a half days.
(Nobody works from noon on on Christmas Eve, unless you are in Retail.)
More likely, IMHO, this site will be ready before the end of the year.
Happy Holidays ALL!!!
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SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
My "Locals" (somewhat South of Victoria Proper) are driving Vic -> Houston so I have asked them to swing into the parking lot and check for the Transformer, Meter, and Stalls Lit trifecta. But I have heard nothing and it's not in the Nav yet of course. And they may not take the trip until the 25th. Any update will be posted here immediately.
Rick
From Tesla on 12-27-15...
"Hello,
Thank you for your email. The station in Victoria will not be open today, but we hope to open the station this week.
There are a number of scenarios that can affect the timeline for a new site but we are working hard to open as many sites as quickly as we can. We understand the need for more Superchargers and we are excited to announce new sites on our website and in your Model S.
We appreciate your patience, enthusiasm and support in Tesla and our Supercharger technology.
Thank you,
The Tesla Supercharger Team"
"Hello,
Thank you for your email. The station in Victoria will not be open today, but we hope to open the station this week.
There are a number of scenarios that can affect the timeline for a new site but we are working hard to open as many sites as quickly as we can. We understand the need for more Superchargers and we are excited to announce new sites on our website and in your Model S.
We appreciate your patience, enthusiasm and support in Tesla and our Supercharger technology.
Thank you,
The Tesla Supercharger Team"
BlueShift
Member
Cottonwood
Roadster#433, Model S#S37
SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
A co-worker was asking today if I was going to run down there and double my First2Charge Badges (have Houston honors).
I didn't say "No..."
SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
MartinAustin
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SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
Somebody has to do it...
Desk clerk says they've had "about one Tesla a day" since opening.
Desk clerk says they've had "about one Tesla a day" since opening.
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SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
Notes on Houston-Victoria run, 56 degrees F and wet.
Weather would have been a further range concern prior to this SC. Nice to pay attention to these details instead of hugging the right lane and following tall trucks for aero but at a safe distance!
LTE active the whole way, I saw one bar occasionally but that was usually right under a cell tower, LOL
75 mph posted limit from Wharton County on south
Took advantage of the Rest Stop near Inez, it's nice to have a good 0-90 acceleration to get back on the road but I saw enforcement in the Crossover expecting this.
Nav is accurate in guiding to the SC
Beasley may be a good spot for the inbetween Supercharger on I-69.
Or possibly where 71 intersects, since that comes directly from Columbus. Rosenberg's intersections have more amenities but more Local Temptation too.
Into the Taper, later
Transformer Facts
Power drop from close pole
View from Lobby
Weather would have been a further range concern prior to this SC. Nice to pay attention to these details instead of hugging the right lane and following tall trucks for aero but at a safe distance!
LTE active the whole way, I saw one bar occasionally but that was usually right under a cell tower, LOL
75 mph posted limit from Wharton County on south
Took advantage of the Rest Stop near Inez, it's nice to have a good 0-90 acceleration to get back on the road but I saw enforcement in the Crossover expecting this.
Nav is accurate in guiding to the SC
Beasley may be a good spot for the inbetween Supercharger on I-69.
Or possibly where 71 intersects, since that comes directly from Columbus. Rosenberg's intersections have more amenities but more Local Temptation too.
Into the Taper, later
Transformer Facts
Power drop from close pole
View from Lobby
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