A428 has Wyboston at the other end of it, only 17 miles further. Also, if Bar Hill Gridserve does get built in the expected location, it's easy to get back on the A428 after diverting there (a couple of miles on minor roads, but no net increase in distance).
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A428 has Wyboston at the other end of it, only 17 miles further. Also, if Bar Hill Gridserve does get built in the expected location, it's easy to get back on the A428 after diverting there (a couple of miles on minor roads, but no net increase in distance).
Thought I should check out Trumpington since it's on my doorstep (gutted I didn't find it first - this time last year I was biking right past every other day, but this year by chance I haven't been for the past few weeks).
As reported elsewhere, 12 stalls of V3; all the stalls and wiring are in, just some tarmac to be replaced.
Transformer is in place but not wired yet:
DNO enclosure appears to have 11kV cabling into it:
However, tracing the patched tarmac a few hundred metres down the road, these terminate in an open trench:
So the DNO still has some work to do - site unlikely to be open for a few weeks yet.
As reported elsewhere, 12 stalls of V3; all the stalls and wiring are in, just some tarmac to be replaced.
Transformer is in place but not wired yet:
DNO enclosure appears to have 11kV cabling into it:
However, tracing the patched tarmac a few hundred metres down the road, these terminate in an open trench:
So the DNO still has some work to do - site unlikely to be open for a few weeks yet.
Ouch, that's a bit of a slow charge considering these are V3s. I'll have to give them a try at some point, but charging at home is likely easier and cheaper most of the time!
I was there today. Tried two stalls, both giving about 52kw at low 20%. Eventually maxed out at 58kw. They must be capped for now.
Spoke to SC in Cardiff today. They have reported slow charging rate circa 50Kw when should be 5x or so
Was told should be sorted soon
Was told should be sorted soon
jimbo_hippo
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Used Adderstone on the A1 near Berwick today for the first time. I know it’s been open for a short while now but does merit a picture surely! 
Handy location for those holidaying around Northumberland for sure. Good extra option for Edinburgh-bound folks too.
all good and got over 100kW pretty solidly which is what I’d expect/hope for on a 2017 Model S with CCS conversion. Stalls are well spaced and it looks like there’s good lighting at night too although I hope any trucks taking the wrong turn or worse still, anyone reversing with poor vision into the stalls can see them. The post will win in a fight with a car.
decent facilities and good food 100ft away. All in all, a good experience.
Handy location for those holidaying around Northumberland for sure. Good extra option for Edinburgh-bound folks too. all good and got over 100kW pretty solidly which is what I’d expect/hope for on a 2017 Model S with CCS conversion. Stalls are well spaced and it looks like there’s good lighting at night too although I hope any trucks taking the wrong turn or worse still, anyone reversing with poor vision into the stalls can see them. The post will win in a fight with a car.
decent facilities and good food 100ft away. All in all, a good experience.
Sorry if this is old news but the super chargers at Washington services on the A1 require you to sign in at the hotel front desk again.
A bit naughty of them as you haven't had to sign in for the last year. If the bloke in the car next to me hadn't told me about the change I would have got a fine in the post!
A bit naughty of them as you haven't had to sign in for the last year. If the bloke in the car next to me hadn't told me about the change I would have got a fine in the post!
hingus2000
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FYI South Mimms supercharger was totally out of action this afternoon, apparently due to a lack of power. It was coned off.
No indication in the car navigation other than the live number of spaces not showing - instead just showing the old electricity bolt.
No indication in the car navigation other than the live number of spaces not showing - instead just showing the old electricity bolt.
What is the good food available nearby please? I will be travelling up there later this month from LondonUsed Adderstone on the A1 near Berwick today for the first time. I know it’s been open for a short while now but does merit a picture surely!
all good and got over 100kW pretty solidly which is what I’d expect/hope for on a 2017 Model S with CCS conversion. Stalls are well spaced and it looks like there’s good lighting at night too although I hope any trucks taking the wrong turn or worse still, anyone reversing with poor vision into the stalls can see them. The post will win in a fight with a car.
decent facilities and good food 100ft away. All in all, a good experience.
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Garry TheBiz
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I stayed overnight at Purdy Lodge a week ago. Delicious dinner and excellent full breakfast next morning. Friendly staff; highly recommended
jimbo_hippo
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Anthony, the phrase ‘good food’ is always subjective so if you were expecting Covent Garden members club and get Northumberland Bowls club I cannot be held responsible!
By the chargers there’s a hotel with restaurant and a cafe/diner. Didn’t use the diner. We had a meal in the hotel restaurant. It was Sunday so I had a perfectly fine roast dinner. Other half had a good vegan dish. Son had fish and chips. All good food, pleasant service and reasonably priced. If you’re planning a food stop it was spot on for a proper meal and a refreshing change from motorway services. it’s a typically rural hotel, not a city style one. But it’s none the worse for it and I’d certainly go again, especially as I know there won’t be anything else close to that good with Tesla charging until Edinburgh (possibly) going North and a little worth eating for a long long way South.
cafe/diner looked good too with outside seating.
if you look at the picture, it would be the only building behind me. In fact it’s the only building in the car park except the petrol station at the other end. Worth noting that there’s one area of the restaurant that is dog friendly too. We took our huge savage killer houndess Millie in with us.
Looks like the UK now have rough waiting times on their Superchargers. Had them over the pond for a while, but first I’ve seen here
Also, Nottingham SC, Barnsley Winchester (Norton Park) and Brent Cross all showing reduced service.
Also, Nottingham SC, Barnsley Winchester (Norton Park) and Brent Cross all showing reduced service.
What the heck is "Medium Wait"? - i saw this the other day on my maps but didnt take too much notice.
It could be based on frying a steak? Medium rare is around 4-5min each side on a 1inch thick steak! (sorry its nearly lunch time and i'm hungry)
HenryT
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Sounds a bit like the joke that used to played on engineering apprentices "Go down to stores and ask for a 'long stay'"
Jason71
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does anyone know how it works? I mean they can estimate how long the current cars charging will be there based on the state of charge, charge speed and max set charge level but are they also using the GPS from other cars to know if there are other cars waiting as well and ones set to navigate to the charger and nearer than you?
To be fair, there are only 2 units there, the main Edinburgh superchargers are a 5 minute drive from there and V3. Scotland really gets shafted with supercharger locations, the main locations in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow are not in convenient locations at all. Perth, Inverness and Fort William on the other hand have decent locations.
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.
I'll take some tartan paint with that.
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