Superchargers in Australia

[cafz]

Probably population.
Bundaberg just above 100k.
GinGin and Childers well under 10k.

Sure, but they put one in Gundagai (2,000) long before Wagga (57,000).

 

[doggy1]

Sure, but they put one in Gundagai (2,000) long before Wagga (57,000).

I would have thought number of passing motorists (particularly EVs) was way more important than population of the town.

 

[cafz]

I would have thought number of passing motorists (particularly EVs) was way more important than population of the town.

Precisely.

 

[technerdx6000]

I would have thought number of passing motorists (particularly EVs) was way more important than population of the town.

Which is exactly why Bundaberg is a ridiculous decision. I can only speculate, but I know there is QLD gov funding for a Bundaberg site. Childers and Gin Gin both have 50kW chargers and in the QLD gov's eyes thats good enough.

 

[Zoltrix77]

no mention of another price hike on the Superchargers, now 70c /kW. Even with the most generous Wh/km this now more expensive than fuel. Just outrageous

80c next week no doubt.

 

[Zoltrix77]

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Not convinced from the photos there is any evidence of supercharger construction.

Would still also be looking at 'Bundaberg - Hinkler Central' as leaked last year and where the pin is currently.

Wiki - Supercharger - Australian Index

I've noticed the list of Superchargers on the Tesla website is missing 8 Superchargers. There's seemingly no pattern to the ones that are missing. For example, it has Campbelltown, the most recently opened Supercharger, but it doesn't list Hollydene (Jerrys Plains) which has been open for years...

teslamotorsclub.com

Shade sails over parking rather than b- facial solar canopy's You can't make this stuff up.

 

[moa999]

All the grey coming soon pins have been gone today. Hopefully just temporary.

 

[technerdx6000]

They're doing something. The open to non Tesla supercharger icons aren't showing either unless you only specify non Teslas. Otherwise they show up as normal supercharger icons

 

[Chuq]

Maybe they’re finalising the Q3 supercharger voting results and updating pins. Finally.. only 25% of the way through the next quarter.

 

[Chuq]

Grey dots appear to be back for me? No obvious removals or additions that I can see.

 

[David G]

Grey dots appear to be back for me?

Can't see Yass on my version of the map. And what happened to Cann River on the S/C list (not the map, that's fine). DG

 

[cafz]

Can't see Yass on my version of the map. And what happened to Cann River on the S/C list (not the map, that's fine). DG

Yass has never appeared on the map, it's one of the ones we know about through other means.

 

[SPadival]

Start voting with both hands

https://twitter.com/x/status/1717707932438323641

https://twitter.com/x/status/1717708506613309870

 

[Chuq]

Great timing! I’ve just arrived at the Kalgoorlie Super Pit lookout and am heading to Broad Arrow (40 km north) straight after.

(Talking about those who want to do the collaborative voting, that is!)

Just had a quick look - Mildura and Rockhampton look like good options. Might swap out Leongatha for Mildura as the “Vic representative”. So that would make it:

- Port Wakefield (SA)
- Braidwood (NSW)
- Campbell Town (Tas)
- Mildura (Vic)
- Rockhampton (Qld)

How do these look?

 

[Midnight Man]

I've always looked at the map of the south-eastern part of Australia, and have always noticed the huge gap in coverage in the Mildura/Riverina area.

Folks looking to do a trip along the Murray river or travelling west across that part of the country have slim pickings to choose from, so I would be very keen to see Mildura on a list, and receiving significant support.

IMO this gap stands out like a sore thumb, and eventually the wish list probably should expand to include:

- Swan Hill (224km to Mildura and 225km to Shepparton - both achievable on a single charge)
- Renmark (258km to Adelaide and 138km to Mildura - both achievable on a single charge)

If you end up building these, the next one on the wish-list to plug the gap would be Ouyen for those heading west and aiming for Keith/Adelaide Hills.

 

[caskings]

- Rockhampton (Qld)

I reckon Rockhampton will get up with QLD Government funding regardless of the vote.

 

[moa999]

Also only 1 site in South Korea, and a similar number of sites in Japan as Australia.

Not the first time Braidwood had been on the list. Think it got close before albeit that road is mostly used by Canberra residents who will typically start with a full battery.

Also wouldn't be surprised if some of the Western Melbourne sites get votes from people who don't read forums.

Both Qld Govt funded Rockhmapton sites are in shopping centres - Stockland and the bulky goods Primewest centre, so Id think Tesla, Evie and Engie but we can't tell which.

 

[Chuq]

I reckon Rockhampton will get up with QLD Government funding regardless of the vote.

Yeah, I suspect this as well… but we can’t be sure.

It’s also the only regional Qld option and I’m conscious that Queensland hasn’t had a winning site yet and the votes should be spread around between states.

I’ve updated the document to include Mildura and Rockhampton - Supercharger voting - call to action

What do people think?

(Also, I did notice that Orange was removed from the voting list. Either someone is listening to what most of us have been saying, that it’s a waste, or construction is underway/imminent)

 

[technerdx6000]

I'm from regional QLD and I think don't vote Rockhampton. The leaked Supercharger address matches the current QLD Government co-funded address list. I reckon it will be built anyway

 

[Chuq]

Hmm I hadn’t cross checked the addresses… good point!

What would the next best option be? Swap in Nicholls? Leongatha? Victor Harbor?

Or maybe just list 4 options, and later through the quarter, see which other Aussie site is furthest ahead?