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UP of Michigan to receive its first fast DC charger but..

Discussion in 'Midwest/Great Lakes' started by Billyk24, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. specialgreen

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    #41 specialgreen, Jan 9, 2021
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    I can't tell if you're talking about additional chargers in Norway, or across the U.P. Either way, the EGLE grants are still open... plenty of money left.

    For us, US-2 would be preferred (McDonalds, DQ, Subway & BP). But the charger was 1/3 bought by the Downtown Development Fund to draw people away from US-2.

    I think the best bet for bathroom + food nearby is Blackstone Pizza/brewpub (1.7 blocks north). It's open just as late as BP/Krist gas stations (10pm), with a cleaner bathroom. If you just want snacks, Pat's Foods (1 block south) is cheaper than BP and open 'til 9. But if you really want that McD-L-T (with the hot side hot and the cool side cool), you'll have to walk the extra 6 blocks!

     
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    #42 specialgreen, Jan 9, 2021
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    Yeah, that's my concern. I think the best bet is to get a room in Florence WI, 22 miles NW on US-2. They have a J1772. Or 46 miles to Quality Inn Escanaba.
     
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    Or a steak, egg, and cheese bagel. Really wish I could get that at McDs here in the west.
     
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    Or pick it up on the way to the charger, McD's lines are very quick
     
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    First charge check-in on PlugShare by Kimmo Lampela!

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    This will make traversing the UP a little easier - but more are needed, and further north!
     
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  7. StanMI

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    Is the only way for a Tesla to use this charger is with a Chadmo adapter??
     
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    Correct. Or a CCS adapter (the only one currently on the North American market is a 3rd party one).
     
  9. StanMI

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    Sad...... traveling th e U.P. of even the East side of the lower peninsula takes planning. Alpena or Oscoda could use a charger of some kind.... ( added Bad Axe or Port Austin)
     
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