Supercharger - Waco, TX

[Electroman]

On thing I noticed at that place, is you come there around 10 pm and that place is scary dark & deserted. Teslas with a low charge plugged in and unable to move is a sitting duck for crimes. Just the potential of it, is unnerving a few times I had charged with my family close to 11 pm.

And I believe that is true for many other SCs that are in lonely restaurant parking lots. To add to that, CSB closes at 6 pm every day.

 

[ElectricIAC]

On thing I noticed at that place, is you come there around 10 pm and that place is scary dark & deserted. Teslas with a low charge plugged in and unable to move is a sitting duck for crimes. Just the potential of it, is unnerving a few times I had charged with my family close to 11 pm.

And I believe that is true for many other SCs that are in lonely restaurant parking lots. To add to that, CSB closes at 6 pm every day.

Stay strapped, you won’t get clapped.

 

[Jmolloy3]

Stay strapped, you won’t get clapped.

Agree (2A supporter). As an alternative, these guys found some quick release setups.

 

[Boourns]

Whats up with Waco during these holidays?

22+ stalls and still a wait?

Italy is always less crowded if you can manage to stop there instead.

 

[Feathermerchan]

It is Waco after all. I've not lived there but I'd guess not much crime.
And you're in Tx so you could be carrying. That's probably a discourgement.

 

[AlreadyPro]

This SC was previously labeled as 150 kW, saw it labeled 250 kW so I decided to stop here instead of Abbott. I only got 150 kW speeds at the stall I plugged in at. Where are the 250 kW stalls?

 

[Electroman]

Half of them are older stalls with 150 kW, and the other half to the right are newer ones with 250 kW.

I always choose the one of the rightmost 8 stalls. (if it is available)

 

[AlreadyPro]

Half of them are older stalls with 150 kW, and the other half to the right are newer ones with 250 kW.

I always choose the one of the rightmost 8 stalls. (if it is available)

Closest or furthest from I-35?

 

[Guacahummus]

First 10 closest to the frontage road are V2s and then the next 12 are V3. Can tell by the cable thickness, V3s are thinner are easier to maneuver.

 

[AlreadyPro]

First 10 closest to the frontage road are V2s and then the next 12 are V3. Can tell by the cable thickness, V3s are thinner are easier to maneuver.

Sweet, thanks. I'll try the Waco SC again on my next trip down to Austin.

 

[ElectricNerd]

What’s the cost of using this supercharger?

 

[CarlS]

What’s the cost of using this supercharger?

The last time I charged there (December, 2021) it was $0.28 per kWh.

 

[ElectricNerd]

The last time I charged there (December, 2021) it was $0.28 per kWh.

Thank you!

 

[Electroman]

With all the construction going on in I35, getting to this SC has been a challenge.

Coming from Dallas (from North) on I35 S, I believe the Bellemead exit to this place is open.

But coming in the other direction from Austin, you have to take a few exits ahead and go through the service road for atleast 3 miles maybe?. It appears multiple exits coming from the south on I35 N has been closed. It has been a real challenge because you are intensely focused on the road with all the construction detours and concrete barriers and it is easy to miss any sign that says the exits are closed.

Can someone confirm if the exits are closed coming from south?

 

[ElectricNerd]

With all the construction going on in I35, getting to this SC has been a challenge.

Coming from Dallas (from North) on I35 S, I believe the Bellemead exit to this place is open.

But coming in the other direction from Austin, you have to take a few exits ahead and go through the service road for atleast 3 miles maybe?. It appears multiple exits coming from the south on I35 N has been closed. It has been a real challenge because you are intensely focused on the road with all the construction detours and concrete barriers and it is easy to miss any sign that says the exits are closed.

Can someone confirm if the exits are closed coming from south?

We noticed this as well. The Tesla's navigation was not up to date with construction info (would be nice if it did) so the first time I went here I missed the exit.

 

[Twiglett]

We noticed this as well. The Tesla's navigation was not up to date with construction info (would be nice if it did) so the first time I went here I missed the exit.

Same here. Last time coming up from Austin, I tried getting off at South MLK, heading west to E Waco Drive, then north up to Bellmead then back south to the CSB.
Not exactly straightforward but less time in that hellhole of construction at least.

 

[ElectricIAC]

The EA station at the Samsmart isn’t that much easier to get to either.

 

[Electroman]

That section of I35 has been under construction forever, I think.

 

[ElectricNerd]

That section of I35 has been under construction forever, I think.

Seems like it. Then again everywhere in DFW also seems to be under constant construction.

That Collin Street Bakery where the Tesla Superchargers are at used to offer a free drink if you showed your Tesla key. They appear to have stopped doing that.

 

[ElectricIAC]

Seems like it. Then again everywhere in DFW also seems to be under constant construction.

That Collin Street Bakery where the Tesla Superchargers are at used to offer a free drink if you showed your Tesla key. They appear to have stopped doing that.

No free charging and no free coffee. I see no reason to drop in unless I really want a fruitcake sample.