Supercharger - West Hollywood, CA (LIVE 2 Sep 2022, 8 V3 stalls)

[mociaf9]

https://weho.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=16&clip_id=3580&meta_id=196818

What: Tesla to install an 8-stall V3 supercharger station in the Sunset Parking Lot in West Hollywood.
Address: 8759-8775 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

GPS: 34.091635, -118.382241

Yes, this is an access controlled pay parking lot. Yes, Tesla owners who choose to charge here will have to pay both their normal supercharging costs and the full parking rate, which at this time is $2/hr from open at 8AM until 6PM and $5 flat rate after 6PM Sun-Thurs; or $8 flat rate after 6PM Fri & Sat. Here's the West Hollywood Parking webpage which should list any rates changes in the future.

In addition to the 8 supercharger stalls, Tesla is also going to do the electrical infrastructure work to support up to 4 universal DCFC stations in the same lot for the city to install and operate if they choose to do so. The Staff report also included this comment pointing to the likelihood of further supercharger developments in the city:

Staff and Tesla are exploring other potential locations for installation of additional Supercharger Stations. If Council approves this Agreement, it will serve as a template for future implementations. In addition, staff has introduced Tesla to several private parking lot owners for potential expansion of its fast-charging network throughout the City.

@Chuq @MarcoRP @corywright

 

[1100MCM]

https://weho.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=16&clip_id=3580&meta_id=196818

What: Tesla to install an 8-stall V3 supercharger station in the Sunset Parking Lot in West Hollywood.
Address: 8759-8775 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

GPS: 34.091635, -118.382241

Yes, this is an access controlled pay parking lot. Yes, Tesla owners who choose to charge here will have to pay both their normal supercharging costs and the full parking rate, which at this time is $2/hr from open at 8AM until 6PM and $5 flat rate after 6PM Sun-Thurs; or $8 flat rate after 6PM Fri & Sat. Here's the West Hollywood Parking webpage which should list any rates changes in the future.

In addition to the 8 supercharger stalls, Tesla is also going to do the electrical infrastructure work to support up to 4 universal DCFC stations in the same lot for the city to install and operate if they choose to do so. The Staff report also included this comment pointing to the likelihood of further supercharger developments in the city:


@Chuq @MarcoRP @corywright

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They’ve lowered the rates at Superchargers located behind paid parking: 20 cents per kWh all day. Even if you go at the previous standard supercharging rate in most of California which was 35 cents/kWh, paying this new rate will save you almost $8 if charging something like a Model 3 from 10 to 80 percent. This $8 more than makes up for the 30 minutes or so you’ll be parked there to supercharge. They’ve structured supercharging prices to mostly equalize those with paid parking and those with free parking.

 

[4SUPER9]

I know this location and grew up just blocks away. This is fantastic news coming to a very congested area, with plenty of apartment buildings and numerous tiny homes smashed together like sardines, most without driveways or garages, limited to street parking.

 

[4SUPER9]

Update: Construction underway! Snapped a few photos over the fence. I do not see any Tesla crates or other branded equipment. This clearly looks like the transformer location. It also looks like that are doing far more work here than just the Supercharger stalls. Those blocks in pic #3 are a good 8" think. My guess is that those are for a retaining structure, as the entire east side of the lot is adjacent to an earthen wall.

@bmah
@MarcoRP

 

[awokeinthelbc]

Any news?

 

[4SUPER9]

I’ll be in the area in a few days and will certainly check it out

 

[Limited]

Went by here today and unfortunately nothing on site to resemble supercharger construction. No Tesla equipment on site either.

 

[4SUPER9]

Went by here today and unfortunately nothing on site to resemble supercharger construction. No Tesla equipment on site either.

Thanks for stopping by. I have not been in that area for awhile. Your photos look just like mine. No activity in over 2 months. No Tesla equipment at all.

 

[awokeinthelbc]

They’re finishing up a few other SoCal sites now. Imagine PM resource will free up to relaunch this.

 

[MarcoRP]

Yeah. Doesn't look like the work was ever for the Supercharger. Tesla has filed a permit, which has not been issued yet.

 

[4SUPER9]

What a tease! Probably should have waited for actual Tesla equipment on site before jumping to conclusions. Sorry about that.

 

[CarGar94]

Only 8 stalls in the middle of west Hollywood? That's gonna be a nightmare!

 

[mociaf9]

The building permit was approved in the first week of August, but it hasn't been issued yet.

 

[4SUPER9]

Only 8 stalls in the middle of west Hollywood? That's gonna be a nightmare!

Really not that bad. Many people plug in at home, even if only a 110 outlet. Those without charging access will only charge for 30 minutes. Regardless, better than nothing.

 

[Motion122]

A bit of a drive off of the 101 but better than nothing!

 

[4SUPER9]

A bit of a drive off of the 101 but better than nothing!

Uh, more than "a bit". This is heavy urban. Not considered close to the 101 by any means. On a zero-traffic day, like 5am on a Sunday, it will take you a solid 15 minutes to get to this site, if you are lucky. All local streets (Sunset Blvd), with tons of lights. At any other time of day, you are looking a t 30-40 minutes easily. This is not something to be considered for travel, unless ultra-desperate. This is for locals.

 

[Motion122]

Uh, more than "a bit". This is heavy urban. Not considered close to the 101 by any means. On a zero-traffic day, like 5am on a Sunday, it will take you a solid 15 minutes to get to this site, if you are lucky. All local streets (Sunset Blvd), with tons of lights. At any other time of day, you are looking a t 30-40 minutes easily. This is not something to be considered for travel, unless ultra-desperate. This is for locals.

Not too many options in that area though. I guess I will have to stop if I need to top it off to get me somewhere.

 

[4SUPER9]

Not too many options in that area though. I guess I will have to stop if I need to top it off to get me somewhere.

I believe there are some locations in downtown LA, which would be far more convenient. Though this brings up a good point. A Universal/Studio City location would be ideal for many people. 101 and Cahuenga.

 

[Motion122]

I believe there are some locations in downtown LA, which would be far more convenient. Though this brings up a good point. A Universal/Studio City location would be ideal for many people. 101 and Cahuenga.

One of the DTLA chargers is behind valet at the Hotel Indigo I believe so that is not a good option.

I agree with you on a Universal Studio/Studio City location.

 

[mociaf9]

https://weho.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=16&event_id=1302&meta_id=214481

City just granted an easement for SCE to run the power lines to the charging equipment in the parking lot. That's likely to have been the last major hold up before work could actually start at this location. I would say that I'd expect construction to start in the next month or two, but with the holidays, it may wait until after new years. Tesla's map shows it with a target opening date in Q2 2022.

Permits are still approved but not yet issued.