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That was winter. And probably a week day.
In 2016, I drove from Chicago to Seattle only seeing one other Tesla... and I saw him at superchargers in 3 different states! More recently I drove from eastern WA to Green Bay, WI a couple months ago without seeing another Tesla, but it was mid-week and I took I-94 through MT and ND so I wasn't totally surprised. A lot of it just depends on timing.
I’m not sure what you’re talking about. This is the article I was referencing
Tesla owners line up at Superchargers amid record Canada temperatures
Photo of Tesla electric cars lined up at Canadian Supercharger in searing heat underlines urgency for a transition to EVs, and for more charging stations.
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I have been driving my S since 2013 no supercharger in lower mainland. Always seen people waiting for charging. First Supercharger in Squamish B.C was also busy. Now with 3 It is all line up Richmond Surrey. Even in N.Van. Before it was a meeting and get ideas and exchange place at charging stations. Now you are scare to talk to any one. I don't know is covid19 or you feel old geek. It was old good time .Even Tesla used to arranged get together . .Now every 5thor 6th car is model 3. It is good people are talking about Tesla.
I quoted the post I was responding to. This in particular:I’m not sure what you’re talking about. This is the article I was referencing
Tesla owners line up at Superchargers amid record Canada temperatures
Photo of Tesla electric cars lined up at Canadian Supercharger in searing heat underlines urgency for a transition to EVs, and for more charging stations.
"When I drove back from Vancouver to south of Calgary where I live, end of March 2021, there was only 1 other Tesla there charging. Actually there was either 1 or 0 other Tesla’s charging at each station on the way back. Guess I just lucked out!"
Snapshot as July 2 2021, will post again when page is updated.
| Title | Planned Opening Date | Comments |
| Calgary, AB (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Edson, AB (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Jasper, AB (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Lloydminster, AB (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Vegreville, AB (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Burnaby, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | |
| Cache Creek, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | Under construction already |
| Castlegar, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Cranbrook, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | |
| Creston, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | |
| Fernie, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | |
| Hope, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | Under construction already |
| Invermere, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | |
| Merritt, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | Under construction already |
| Osoyoos, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Prince George, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Quesnel, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | Under construction already |
| Salmon Arm, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| South Surrey, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | |
| Surrey, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Vernon, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Williams Lake, BC (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | Under construction already |
| North Battleford, SK (coming soon) | Target opening in Q4 2021 | |
| Saskatoon, SK (coming soon) | Target opening in Q3 2021 | Was updated, mid Q1 to be Q3 instead of Q4. |
There is also the 8 stall site at Golden that has been under construction for some months. It doesn't appear on the Tesla map as "Coming Soon". Perhaps it will replace, rather than add to, the existing 4 stall site.
Hope is now open. Golden is also open but missing from your list.
The continuing expansion of the Supercharger network in Canada is much appreciated and sorely needed. But from my perspective there is a glaring omission; nothing north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. There are a number of random J1772 chargers which I know from experience cannot be depended upon to be a) operational or b) available. There are a couple of Tesla destination chargers at distilleries, which not being a whiskey drinker don’t help me (and obviously drinking shots and driving is dumb). Campbell River would be a good location for a new Supercharger, particularly for those of us who tow and are going to Port McNeil/Port Hardy. A Model 3 LR can make it from Nanaimo to that area but an SR cannot.
If you're on Vancouver Island, odds are fairly good that you're in no particular rush to get anywhere, so L2 or a Chademo adapter is enough imo. It's my ongoing opinion that Tesla needs to deploy more of those 'two urban chargers on a pallet' to rural areas, so maybe that would be a good fit in Courtenay.
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we have superchargers almost every 150km. apart. Tesla was made for rich people who could put 100k+ cash or finance from the bank. Cars were few and charging. St.were also few. I took a trip to Calgary in 2013 with my S . I only could charge with chargepoint st. Made it there in 2 days.It was trip with no rush. Now we have Superchargers all over and we have no time to enjoy the trip. With the introduction of Model 3 we have line up all superchargers almost all places. Also BC Hdro start charging fee which is higher than Tesla I think .So all Tesla's are coming to Superchargers.
I make that drive every 10 years or so, but I must say there aren't many people that drive that far up island, especially north of Campbell River. I'd like to see superchargers in CR and Port Hardy (or Port McNeill), but I can definitely understand why they haven't been prioritised. I think Tofino or Ucluelet (near the highway junction) will likely be the next Vancouver Island supercharger. They could do Port Alberni too, but it probably isn't necessary.
If you make the trip, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the reliability of the L2 chargers, though the availability may be more limited now with more Teslas on the road. I made the trip 2-3 summers ago and didn't see any other EVs along the way. I charged at the campground/RV park in Sayward, public L2 in Woss, and the Chamber of Commerce in Port Hardy. They were all fairly fast for L2, like 50mph for a Model S. I think I had to pay a $5 or $10 flat fee at the campground but the other two were FREE.
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That seems to be morphing into four V3 Superchargers pedestals in a single cabinet. Great option for some of the lesser-visited places.
Oh come on. Lots of people have places to be on the island including the locals who travel the island for work, or tourists with bookings at a hotel or lodge.
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Thinking about this post and the one above, I think the reason that these things may be observable is precisely because of the lack of chargers. More island superchargers (including a V3 in Victoria) would really open up the island and suddenly people would come. The Nanaimo charger sat near capacity at busy times all weekend.
Reading this it sounds like you want electric vehicle driving back to yourself (and other rich people)? The good news is that it is now for everyone and that's a good thing. People get around in different ways. Some are trying to get to a destination while some are enjoying the ride. There's no harm in either.
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