Texas Supercharger Locations (location speculation, discussion)

[sajeevar]

Thanks Twiddler. Fingers crossed that you will find a spot where ground is broken. FYI, this was the article i saw where the "in two weeks" in Waco SC was mentioned:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/busines...debut-vehicle-Supercharger-in-San-4733123.php

 

[bollar]

I will be scoping out Waco again tomorrow night - there should definitely be ground broken by now if the rumor is true.

Regarding Temple, this does not surprise me at all. The powers that be in this town are exceedingly resistant to change/innovation. Very much run by an old boys' club.

This is something the Waco / Temple TV station might be happy to help investigate, especially now that we have San Marcos live. I've found the print media in the area to be pretty much uninterested. At least with TV, they will like the opportunity to do an interview with a nearby resident and show off a popular car.

 

[sublimaze1]

FYI, this was the article i saw where the "in two weeks" in Waco SC was mentioned:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/busines...debut-vehicle-Supercharger-in-San-4733123.php

<imagine Vinny Barbarino with both hands about his cranium>

"I'm sooooo confused"

 

[Twiddler]

FWIW I called the offices of the Central TX Marketplace (IMO the best potential Waco SC site) and spoke with the developer. She said that Tesla stopped by a few months ago and did a formal survey, then presented them with some paperwork, basically allowing Tesla rights to place superchargers at the site. That was about 6-8 weeks ago, and she said that she has not heard anything more about it since. They did not make it as far as discussing where within the center that the chargers would be located, but I found several that would be fitting (e.g. the picture above). She said that [CTX Marketplace] was excited about the idea of SC placement there and hoped that this would move forward, but nothing yet. So, is Tesla having permit issues in Waco, or did they choose somewhere else instead. To be continued!

 

[TXjak]

Any way to check on permits in Waco?

 

[bollar]

Any way to check on permits in Waco?

I haven't found any online system or monthly summary to check on permits. It looks like it would take a call.

 

[sublimaze1]

Maybe we (someone) should see if the contractor group from San Marcos rented any heavy equipment from outfits in that area. I mean, call Jim Bob and Billy's excavators and see if they leased a backhoe last month to said contractor.

I dunno. Just texting out loud.

 

[TXjak]

Has anybody checked out the Richland Mall in Waco? It is one of the CBL family which Tesla has a contract with.

 

[bollar]

Has anybody checked out the Richmond Mall in Waco? It is one of the CBL family which Tesla has a contract with.

That makes sense, but it's a shame that it's so far off 35. Then again, I believe Normal, IL is 2+ miles off the main road, so there is precedent.

 

[purplewalt]

Has anybody checked out the Richland Mall in Waco? It is one of the CBL family which Tesla has a contract with.

Excellent Insight TXjak, probably the Real Deal.
In light of previous CBL joint-ventures and SC openings, this looks like "The Winner".

 

[texex91]

Excellent Insight TXjak, probably the Real Deal.
In light of previous CBL joint-ventures and SC openings, this looks like "The Winner".

I wish it were right off the freeway (2 miles off is NOT convenient if you are buzzing up to Dallas).

One would think some restaurant, hotel, strip mall, etc would love this in their location.

 

[sublimaze1]

Word on the street is the Waco charger is right off the highway.

Still surprised there's no construction sites.

 

[W.Petefish]

Has anyone checked the Rudy's on the south side of town.

 

[sublimaze1]

Has anyone checked the Rudy's on the south side of town.

Ask them: (254)750-9995. "hey guys, anyone digging up your parking lot?"

I'm out of the country or I'd give it a whirl.

 

[Twiddler]

Conducted another scouting trip through Waco yesterday evening, and alas, no suspicious activity identified. I specifically checked the Richland Mall/BJs, Central TX Marketplace, Rudy's, and several points along the access roads lining IH35 (N and S) through greater Waco. I agree that Rudy's would be a prime location - right off of 35 and at a major intersection in Waco. The parking lot abuts an electrical substation, although the lot itself is rather small and crowded. This would still rank below CTX marketplace IMO.

 

[texex91]

Conducted another scouting trip through Waco yesterday evening, and alas, no suspicious activity identified. I specifically checked the Richland Mall/BJs, Central TX Marketplace, Rudy's, and several points along the access roads lining IH35 (N and S) through greater Waco. I agree that Rudy's would be a prime location - right off of 35 and at a major intersection in Waco. The parking lot abuts an electrical substation, although the lot itself is rather small and crowded. This would still rank below CTX marketplace IMO.

When I was at Austin store, they insisted that Waco was next by Sept. It's so silly to keep it a big secret--who cares, just tell us where you're putting the Supercharger!

 

[sublimaze1]

Re: Waco

It's gotta be in a garage structure then. Somewhere where the grid is already located to handle the power, but where digging is unnecessary.

 

[SteveH]

Historically, folk at the Galleries haven't necessarily been more informed than avid readers of this site. I hope it's Waco, but I've been burned before and am not going to take it as fact without further evidence. We should keep our eyes elsewhere too.

Any more Texas SuperChargers are good wherever they are.

 

[sublimaze1]

@twiddler

Thanks (from all of us) to you for doing the recon. It's time consuming but we all appreciate it.

 

[kalikgod]

Anyone have any tips on the Huntsville location? From a quick Google Maps search, I would expect something around 45 and 11th street. It is only 45 miles from me, so I might be able to run up to scout things out.