I expect so, as a site is needed for M11>A11
There is also a GridServe planned for Bar Hill
Even then A14>A428 will not be covered
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I expect so, as a site is needed for M11>A11
There is also a GridServe planned for Bar Hill
Even then A14>A428 will not be covered
King’s Lynn? Thetford? Flint?
I am blown away by the rate at which new SC are going in and the effort gone to to locate them strategically.
I bought my M3 six months ago accepting that the SC network would grow gradually and have subsequently been amazed how rapidly it has grown and spread. Of course they will be biased towards arterial routes but that’s certainly not been the be-all and end-all.
Cardiff Service Centre Superchargers now officially open.
LukeUK
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Yup, still a complete black hole. I (used to, pre-covid) regularly drive from the M6 and then A14 to Ipswich. Rugby now should help but the A14 lacks any sensible options. No, I'm not going to charge at Cambridge services!!!
Dunstan
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Rugby is one of the major crossroads of the country, that's why all the distribution companies have set up here. The provision of non SC capacity is more significant in many ways, twelve stalls of fast turn up and pay at a point where many journeys have a natural break.
We regularly drive from Sheffield to just short of Ipswich via the M1 and A14 and have had issues in cold weather in our almost 6 year old MS75 - just a smidge more range needed to do it non stop.
We recently found that a pair of Instavolt chargers have come online at the McDonalds off J10 of the A14 that are perfectly positioned for us. Only 50kW, but contactless, no faff and enough to provide the needed boost. Loos and a coffee also welcome....
It is good. And getting better.
But judging by the amount of 3’s they are selling, it needs to move even faster.
Currently on day 3 of a road trip, two SC’s completely full yesterday with a queue.
Granted it’s bank hol weekend but….
I notice Brent Cross Superchargers are in “reduced service” and there is also an huge upgrade going on by Franklin Energy. Anyone know if Tesla are tagging in on this and upgrading the site?
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UK’s largest EV charging hub set to electrify Brent Cross | Franklin Energy
UK’s largest EV charging hub set to electrify Brent Cross The 236-bay hub will be installed in Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park, and will be delivered by leading electric vehicle charging provider Franklin Energy. Hammerson and Aberdeen Standard Investments, joint owners of the flagship...
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MrBadger
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Doesn't that happen at petrol stations? And it doesn't have to be a bank holiday weekend for that to happen either. Its not just a supercharger problem. I think many of us are use to rocking up to superchargers and not having to wait, so queuing is unusual, but not unknown.
Ughhh, what a waste of time, typical EV charging BS...I notice Brent Cross Superchargers are in “reduced service” and there is also an huge upgrade going on by Franklin Energy. Anyone know if Tesla are tagging in on this and upgrading the site?
UK’s largest EV charging hub set to electrify Brent Cross | Franklin Energy
UK’s largest EV charging hub set to electrify Brent Cross The 236-bay hub will be installed in Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park, and will be delivered by leading electric vehicle charging provider Franklin Energy. Hammerson and Aberdeen Standard Investments, joint owners of the flagship...
Someone has decided not to mention that next to no cars will take 32A 3 Phase AC charging, so in reality even after 95minutes of misery in Brent Cross few will get more than 16KWh of charge. Far better to just put in more than 2 ultra's. This is not an 'EV Charging Hub'.
If setup on a power sharing system so it does not limit the number of parking spaces with a connector then 22A is clealy better then 7A as over time more cares will surport it.
Are they still closing the gate for entry? ie: will these SCs only be open when the showroom is?
Tried the Rugby chargers for the first time today - really nice - other Tesla owners waving - idyllic country drive to rejoin the M1 North. A fairytale. Swans and everything (*).
Only oddity is travelling from the M1 either way - the nav wants you to travel to Coventry on the M6 then double back to take the junction.
ignore it - just follow the signs for the Services and enjoy the swans.
(*) Bonus points if you get the excellent film reference.
Only oddity is travelling from the M1 either way - the nav wants you to travel to Coventry on the M6 then double back to take the junction.
ignore it - just follow the signs for the Services and enjoy the swans.
(*) Bonus points if you get the excellent film reference.
It has the same issue when coming along the A14 from the east. You’d think that this kind of thing would have been sorted given its all Tesla in-house stuff.
jimbo_hippo
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cockneyleek
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It is going to be 24/7, but I don’t know if that’s the case at the moment.
I did my first charge at Cardiff just now: arrived with 45% and it peaked at 55kW, dropping to 35kW at 75%. Room for improvement, for sure!
I was surprised to see the Tesla Supercharging icon as I pulled into the in-laws house. I'll have a go on it tomorrow, though charging on the driveway is still easier.
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