Perhaps the moderator will once again see what every comment has indicated, that Winnipeg is in the Permit stage and not Construction (simply because there is a piece of equipment with the word Tesla on it and no activity should not qualify the site as such)
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Supercharger - Winnipeg, MB
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The transformer (MB Hydro equipment) is in place, and it simply waits for the crew to start digging for conduits. If the power is (recently) installed, that puts it past the "permit" stage perhaps?
Manitoba Keith
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Well, the transformer is wired up & ready for the construction crew to get there. I have to agree, it is under construction, but Winnipeg may be the last to get lit up.
The construction crew must feel like they are being stalked!
No action in Brandon as of this morning.
The construction crew must feel like they are being stalked!
No action in Brandon as of this morning.
Not sure if it's relevant or not, but this transformer looks identical to the one that has been installed at the Prawda supercharger site:
Supercharger - Prawda, MB
The trailer is easy to read in my Portage post from a while ago - I assume it's the same crew all across western Canada (or prairies, or whatever it's called). I assume they are busy in Medicine Hat for now, according to current posts.
X-Men
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What are the odds that they are holding this site off till next spring of next year? considering there has not been much activity on this site? No digging etc. Almost all the sites in the Prairies have at least the initial stage completed. For the past 3 weeks, there has been no activity reported from any new location.
IdaX
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There’s usually a big push to complete chargers by the end of the calendar year, presumably to maximize Elon’a metrics. So I would be surprised if this charger were still in construction as of 2020 January 1. I think that it will be done by then...
Manitoba Keith
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They will need to get at it ASAP if pouring concrete or they will have to hoard it or use pre-cast. Guessing they have about 3 weeks before freeze up. Nothing happening in Brandon as of this morning. Will be testing cold weather battery range on Monday by traveling to Portage, Winnipeg & back. Not used to only electric travel and certainly don't know the range or wattage use per km at these temperatures.
XHabjab
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Indeed not for the Q3 on the calendar but it is available as "short" pushback for the Q3 earnings report, which is still in the future.
General rule of thumb: when on the highway and using the heater, range will be reduced by about one-third.
*cue arguments about 30% vs 33% vs dry vs rain vs ...*
Manitoba Keith
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Thanks Big Earl. Looks like I will be charging for a few hours at Fort Whyte Alive then, as it is a minimum of 428 km on the 500 km battery.
There is always the fast charger at Polo Park if things look suspect. Not free, but it is fast.
Manitoba Keith
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No adapter for the 50 Kw, but would only take $1.50 and I think I can afford that
. The one at Fort Whyte Alive is supposed to be 40 Kw so not that much slower. Thanks for the info. So looking forward to the SuC in Polo Park or even Portage La Prairie. Either would work for me.No adapter for the 50 Kw, but would only take $1.50 and I think I can afford that
Fort Whyte is good for 7.6kW/12kW/17kW depending on the Model you're driving.
It will be at least a month and a half before it's too cold to pour concrete. This is Canada, where government or big business cannot adequately plan to accomplish things in reasonable time, and projects that should be done in the summer often get delayed by interminable project and budget meetings until they are approved far too late in the year. Some lucky electricians will be connecting wires in subzero temperatures.
Manitoba Keith
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I'll bet someone made a mistake and instead of 40 amps put 40 Kw in Plugshare or ABRP. I see it listed as 16 Kw in Plugshare and in ABRP now. Could have sworn it said 40 KW earlier today. Even sent in a bug report to ABRP. Good to know. Thanks again.
No problem. And if you get in a jam, I have an adapter that could be borrowed for an hour or two (provided the 3 uses the same adapter as the S).
XHabjab
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The one at Ft Whyte is about the highest power charger in the city but there is really nothing much there. You pretty much need to stay with your car - painful if multiple hours. If you are staying in Winnipeg overnight, the Best Western Headingly is my favorite choice. The charge rate is lower, but you get to sleep in a bed. Pierogies for breakfast on Thursdays. Beware though that there is only one charger (J1772).No adapter for the 50 Kw, but would only take $1.50 and I think I can afford that
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