Supercharger - Wytheville, VA

[techmaven]

Apparently this Supercharger has been under construction for about a couple of weeks and according to the GM of the Holiday Inn, "by Christmas" is what she was told for opening. Of course, there could be delays.

 

[Teleporter]

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They could only say it would be done soon.

Nice Christmas surprise !

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[jthompson]

Great job, Teleporter!

 

[Teleporter]

Looks like Bristol is the missing link now for the route to Knoxville. Hopefully early 2016.

 

[mikeash]

Something in between would definitely be good, but Knoxville should be doable for 85s and 90s once this one opens. Maybe even 70s. I wouldn't want to try it in a 60 without planning to hit an L2 charger for an hour or two in between.

 

[Teleporter]

Bristol was showing for 2015 a few months ago on Tesla site. Now showing 2016. Bristol is really needed for that charging limited area. Especially when we are coming from NC mountains and not yet on the SC network.

 

[Mark Vallaster]

Any locals out there know when this will open? I'm planning a trip this winter from dc to asheville and this would definitely make the drive more fun vs. going south through NC.

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fantastic news. Thanks for posting everyone! This solves lots of trouble along the I-81 corridor.

mav

 

[swengl]

If it's not ready in time, you could stop in Christiansburg, VA at the Holiday Inn Express to use their HPWC, the staff there is really friendly and there are a few restaurants/shopping within easy walking distance. I've stopped there a few times and it is not too far off the beaten path.

 

[Alywa]

Bristol was showing for 2015 a few months ago on Tesla site. Now showing 2016. Bristol is really needed for that charging limited area. Especially when we are coming from NC mountains and not yet on the SC network.

Has anyone seen any permitting information yet? I'd imagine The Pinnacle shopping development if in Bristol (Its a new development with Bass Pro, Belk, a great movie theater and a ton of chain restaurants either open or under construction). The one drawback to that is its 15 miles or so from the I-26 junction. If they wanted to be closer, Kingsport would be better, but the retail development at that junction (They call it Tri-Cities Crossing) seems to have stalled out following extensive land / infrastructure development. Colonial Heights (a couple of mile up the road) would be a good location. There's an Ingles Supermarket, McDonalds plus a number of other restaurants. Also really close to TRI airport.

 

[CHRGIT]

Is this 6 or 8 stalls? The picture shows 6, but supercharge.info says 8.

 

[republic]

Is this 6 or 8 stalls? The picture shows 6, but supercharge.info says 8.

Lexington, VA showed 8 stalls on supercharge.info as well, and turned out to be 6.

 

[Drucifer]

Lexington, VA showed 8 stalls on supercharge.info as well, and turned out to be 6.

Surprised about 6. I think the planners may be underestimating the importance and traffic load of I-81. It is equal to I-85, I believe, and those are all 8.

 

[techmaven]

Just swung by this location. It appears done, including a meter that reads all zeros. I think they are just waiting for Tesla to test it, so it should be soon. I took photos but the uploaded UI seems broken from my iPhone.

 

[Teleporter]

Just swung by this location. It appears done, including a meter that reads all zeros. I think they are just waiting for Tesla to test it, so it should be soon. I took photos but the uploaded UI seems broken from my iPhone.

Were the pedestals still covered with bags? Maybe they will test today. I could use it this weekend and skip the HPWC at Makoto's in Boone.

 

[jshyoda]

I hope someone from Tesla Charlotte makes a quick trip up there today. We are heading that way tomorrow from ATL and it would save us a 2 hour detour.

 

[Teleporter]

I hope someone from Tesla Charlotte makes a quick trip up there today. We are heading that way tomorrow from ATL and it would save us a 2 hour detour.

Are you going to stop by and try it?

 

[Accelerando]

Thanks for the updates. This is the most up to date information on the interwebs about this supercharger. I will drive by on monday or tuesday to provide a further update.

 

[jshyoda]

We went through Richmond. Hopefully it's on Monday for return trip.

 

[Teleporter]

Hopefully it will be on the first of the week. We will be waiting on your recon.

 

[republic]

Per Holiday Inn, the stalls are still covered up.