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Tesla Supercharger network
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sublimaze1
8Dec2012 / Leeroy Jenkins
Todd Burch
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What are you talking about? Starbucks...McDonald's...Mobil...could there even BE a better selection of glamorous food?
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Note that the lack of credit card swiping equipment indicates that either:
-Charging is free,
-The "charge" for charging is handled by the car,
-Some equipment still hasn't yet been installed, or
-Hold your Tesla key up to the box and you're charged automatically.
I'm going with option 1. Free charging! (But option 4 is also quite likely).
artsci
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Likely, and what makes good business sense, is that they'll chose the locations based on the geographic concentrations for Model S orders/deliveries. My guess is that Texas is not at the top of that list.
sublimaze1
8Dec2012 / Leeroy Jenkins
I most certainly would not argue with you on that ... however, the zeemaps page shows that Texas is not paltry by any means. Granted (as I mentioned originally) left and right side of the country certainly have more; I am anxious to see their timeline. I would be very surprised to see Texas at the end of the list: equally surprised if it is near the top.
Todd Burch
14-Year Member
My guess is that Texas will come soon after east/west coasts...last in the country will be north central (Dakotas) and Alaska. Hawaii (obviously) doesn't need one...but they may put one in.
The real question here is timeline. Theoretically Tesla could have a decent part of this network up in a matter of 6-12 months.
mitch672
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That's what it looks like to me as well, 1 supercharger and probably a mix of HPC2s and conventional J-1772s, for non-Tesla EVs (or Teslas with the J-1772 adapter). The thinking could be that if the SuperCharger is in use when you arrive, you can at least plug in and get some charge while your waiting. Also the 40KW Model S can't use the SuperCharger. One other point, if you are on a road trip and staying overnight at that Best Western across the street, the HPC is probably preferred to the SuperCharger, you have the time, and it will be less stress on then battery pack.
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I wouldn't be so glum. There are a lot of reservation holders in Texas, and the need for three SCs is pretty clear: one between each of Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
Getting SCs in the east is a little messier. Unlike the west coast or Texas, the population centers / destinations aren't as distinct, making it harder to pick a few sites that will solve lots of people's travel needs.
Todd Burch
14-Year Member
As you may agree, I think the first stretch on the east coast will be I-95 from Boston to Miami.
During the Austin Get Amp'd, a few different reps commented on the placement of a supercharger in the region. Further, they commented on a few possible locations, some of which were off of the interstate a ways, suggesting that at least they had done some reconnaissance in the area. I strongly recommended exit 299 off of I-35 (has a target, BJs, Chipotle, etc), and one of them could name all of the restaurants in the center. While this does not necessarily suggest that said supercharger would be implemented immediately, at least there are quasi-plans
Agreed, though I'm hoping that it runs from Bangor to Miami. There are two states north of Boston!
mitch672
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W.Petefish
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During the Austin Get Amp'd, a few different reps commented on the placement of a supercharger in the region. Further, they commented on a few possible locations, some of which were off of the interstate a ways, suggesting that at least they had done some reconnaissance in the area. I strongly recommended exit 299 off of I-35 (has a target, BJs, Chipotle, etc), and one of them could name all of the restaurants in the center. While this does not necessarily suggest that said supercharger would be implemented immediately, at least there are quasi-plans
When I was placing pins for suggested Supercharger locations, I was trying to pick midpoints along the highways and considering size of the city as well. (Just for a loose guide.) I was going to leave the actual placement to Tesla and the local land owners/business owners.
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Contacts: Now these look to be good for 200 amps or more. But Tesla is assuming that mud wasps won't fill these with eggs?? Hope they are working on a sealed mounting socket. Can't imagine a Tesla owner asking: "now where is the plug?"
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Contacts: Now these look to be good for 200 amps or more. But Tesla is assuming that mud wasps won't fill these with eggs?? Hope they are working on a sealed mounting socket. Can't imagine a Tesla owner asking: "now where is the plug?"
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My guess is 6 superchargers based on placement. If you look at the five stubs they are in the same spot as the finished one. (ignore the painted lines) That is, next to the Model S charge port when pulled nose in.
The cords as shown are too short to reach a Leaf nose -maybe if it backed in. Still hoping for Roadster support on some level. (Swapping out the socket in the car is my choice.)
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