Supercharger - Waco, TX

[Effopec]

Yep, stopped both ways from DFW to Austin on Tuesday and got charged both times. The free lunch much have run out. Oh well, at least you still get a free drink.

 

[TexLaw]

Y'all should've bought more fruitcakes while stopped!

 

[SammichLover]

Y'all should've bought more fruitcakes while stopped!

Most of their menu is poison to me.

 

[MissMel]

Labor Day weekend Waco is super slow charging and slammed. We had to wait 15 min to get stall. Then 3 more cars arrived and are waiting. Not enough power here to get people back on the road.

 

[Woodwinds]

Labor Day weekend Waco is super slow charging and slammed. We had to wait 15 min to get stall. Then 3 more cars arrived and are waiting. Not enough power here to get people back on the road.

And the northbound traffic is just as bad!

 

[brkaus]

Go for Italy as the alternative if taking i35e

cannot wait for Alvarado to come online for the west route.

 

[Rockster]

Go for Italy as the alternative if taking i35e

This.

Italy is still dry much the road less traveled.

 

[kkillebrew]

This.

Italy is still dry much the road less traveled.

True but there IS a McDonalds right next to the Superchargers...

 

[Effopec]

I didn't stop, but I think I noticed an El Pollo Regio opened next door to the bakery the last time I drove by. Another nice alternative to sweets while stopping here.

 

[brkaus]

I didn't stop, but I think I noticed an El Pollo Regio opened next door to the bakery the last time I drove by. Another nice alternative to sweets while stopping here.

It’s been under construction for a while. Maybe it would have later hours too.

 

[rideincircles]

For anyone who hasn't tried El Pollo Regio, the combo #2 asada plate is the bomb. The grilled chicken is also fantastic, but not for a lunch break in the model 3. That gets messy and greasy really quick. I will be happy to stop by there next time I roll through.

 

[rideincircles]

Just noting that the El Pollo Regio is not open yet, but probably will be very shortly. I planned on getting food there and they are still working on the interior of the building.

On another note, according to my account, this supercharger is free. I stayed a little longer than planned to top off for that reason. $0.00 for 51 kwh.

 

[TMC Bubba]

Breaking News:

 

[kkillebrew]

I was there a few days back and two of ten were down. This is my favorite charging spot and who does not LOVE the Collin Street Bakery?
It was the very first time I have ever waited to charge since I have owned my car so this is great news.

However if you do have to wait I cannot think of a better place.

 

[Electroman]

CSB is a bakery, a fantastic one at that, but lets not forget that it is a bakery with some sandwiches available, nothing more. It is a restaurant that you can have nice filling lunch or dinner. Since there are no other choices there, you are a captive client.

 

[Feathermerchan]

I have no complaints about their food. But I like bread a lot. And candy, and sandwiches...

 

[electricglider]

I didn't stop, but I think I noticed an El Pollo Regio opened next door to the bakery the last time I drove by. Another nice alternative to sweets while stopping here.

I've been walking over to the IHOP since I'm usually there after CSB is closed and also since I want to eat actual food rather than dessert snacks. So having El Pollo Regio will be very nice. No longer have to worry about stepping into muddy waters trying to walk through that ditch.

 

[cab]

My wife pulled in to Waco yesterday with 64 miles of range left on our 2013 P85+...7 or 8 slots occupied. "Super"charged at a sad 20kW. she got just enough juice to get her to the new Alvaredo SC. At the exact same range left she was charging at 93kW (1 other person there). Even taking into account the "shared" A/B charging and our older car, the Waco location seems to do excessive throttling in our experience over the last 9 months or so. I am guessing it is one of the heaviest used chargers.

Another SC stop just a bit further south would be nice too. Still, it was nice to have Alvaredo as an option!

 

[Effopec]

My wife pulled in to Waco yesterday with 64 miles of range left on our 2013 P85+...7 or 8 slots occupied. "Super"charged at a sad 20kW. she got just enough juice to get her to the new Alvaredo SC. At the exact same range left she was charging at 93kW (1 other person there). Even taking into account the "shared" A/B charging and our older car, the Waco location seems to do excessive throttling in our experience over the last 9 months or so. I am guessing it is one of the heaviest used chargers.

Another SC stop just a bit further south would be nice too. Still, it was nice to have Alvaredo as an option!

I thought they were planning on a SC in Temple or Georgetown? One of those would be perfect for trips from DFW to Austin to avoid using the always crowded Austin SC.

 

[Feathermerchan]

Evant on 281 would allow you to bypass Austin entirely when going to the wine country.