Kohls was good for something? (I'll get my hat.... )Maybe they will bring back the Cars & Coffee at Kohls, but only allow EVs?
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Supercharger - Fairfax, VA
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Reddy Kilowatt
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I caught the work crews at South Riding Royal farms. First the building going up is the strip center. Duncan Doughnut is the only store named so far. That is where all the electrical pipes were stubbed up
No site plans to see what Royal Farms will do. The will be on the corner.
Keep hoping but not likely.
No site plans to see what Royal Farms will do. The will be on the corner.
Keep hoping but not likely.
Yeah, especially when we don’t have any Superchargers on the map (yes, I know they appear like magic
). Auto correct needs to know Dunkin’.
I found a semi-plan which shows Royal Farm at the inner corner (Tall Cedar and East Gate) but nothing else. And, this is getting really OT since I think they have enough business sense to not install privately paid Superchargers (see the Loudoun thread!) and there is nothing to indicate a SuC is coming here except the presence of an RF.
Reddy Kilowatt
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Yeah, especially when we don’t have any Superchargers on the map (yes, I know they appear like magic
Auto correct needs to know Dunkin’.
Yes I know but I was on my phone and didn't catch it.
I've looked around and can't find a thread on "Loudoun" thread. can you bump it? It must be pretty far down.
Here you go.
Supercharger Loudoun County, VA
I’ve commented on the Route 15 Facebook page with no response so far...
Reddy Kilowatt
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I guess Khol's got there two chargers. Not Tesla but look to be something larger? Not familiar with the type of charger, A friend sent a Screen shot.
From what I can see (not much), I would say that's a 1772 handle. What else could it be for a Tesla...
Wonder if the pedestal is a Chademo/1772, like the Evgo's in Reston? Or is there only one cable? Which seems weird for such a large pedestal....
Wonder if the pedestal is a Chademo/1772, like the Evgo's in Reston? Or is there only one cable? Which seems weird for such a large pedestal....
vdiv
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It's a Volta J1772 station Volta Charging | Home They are expanding in our neck of the woods, OneLoudoun, Springfield, now East Market at Fairlakes. I still believe this location to be great for a supercharger, just have to wait for Tesla to lift the freeze on supercharger expansion.
Reddy Kilowatt
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What rate can it charge at the 32A max level two?
Yes on the entry are of the parking lot would make a good Super charger location for 66. I believe there are some Restaurants over to the left.
Yes on the entry are of the parking lot would make a good Super charger location for 66. I believe there are some Restaurants over to the left.
Yeah, still no info on where the 'Fairfax' Supercharger will go, for people heading west on 66. (Never mind the Leesburg placement!)
Is there a freeze on SC installs? Didn't see that story...
Is there a freeze on SC installs? Didn't see that story...
Also another bad location for chargers (this Kohls location). Note it is right by the store (first row parking)...much like the charging spots at Dulles Airport in the parking garage. Result is that people with EVs will park there even if they don't need to charge (taking up space). I wish charging spots would be installed at the far end of the parking lot/garage so it is not a convenient spot...then only people needing a charge would take up the space vice all the EV-ICErs (EV's blocking a charging spot while not charging)...
While I agree that it's better to have chargers far away from the entrance to prevent ICEing and unnecessary use, it makes for a much more expensive installation. Most installers want to place EV charging stations as close to the building's electrical room as possible to minimize wire length and installation costs.
Reddy Kilowatt
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Yes I will agree the cost of directional boring is pretty high also. Copper prices are way down now compared to a couple years ago.
But with Kohl's site it made to much sense to build out by the road where Dominion VA is right there. Tap the feeder and go with new site. Plus Kohl's is not far at all from I-66, for a somewhat simple on and off.
Tyson B deck is the same there is gobbs of power sitting right next to the garage, just hope they really go for 40 stalls.
Is Volta interested in setting up their own utility service with Dominion or do they just tap into the existing building's power?
Reddy Kilowatt
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Despite Supercharger map still showing Tysons and Fairfax in 2018 - it sure is looking unlikely. Wonder when date will be pushed to 2019?
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