Tesla Supercharger Network

[GRA]

It's not official yet, but Twin Falls, ID has been used by its first customer. Is that the faint sound of cheering I here from SW Colorado? :lol:

Yes, that is good news since it is the last Supercharger link in my routine trips to Portland. But a Tesla Model 3 may not be in my future after all since my eyesight is failing and if it gets to the point that I can't see well enough to drive, that makes a new car rather unnecessary... Perhaps I should just buy a CPO Model S while I still can (not that I can afford it or want to take on the maintenance hassles). Oh well...

Sorry to hear about your eyesight. You'll just have to hope that autopilot advances fast enough that it will be available on the Model 3 or some other long range BEV early on, and that licensing regs have been changed to reflect fully autonomous capability. (Thinks) OTOH, with fully autonomous cars why would people _need_ a driver's license? It's the capability for the elderly or those with disabilities to still be car-mobile that makes me so supportive of/hopeful for the early arrival of autonomous cars (along with better transit provisions).

 

[finman100]

Autopilot for Model 3? just maybe that will overcome failing eyesight? All things possible in Elon's world.

 

[abasile]

So sorry to learn of DGP's eye troubles!!

The great majority of the Model S issues seem to be non-critical, so owning one in a relatively remote area might be just fine provided one can live with not addressing potential issues promptly. At least the SC network has proven quite reliable.

That said, I would never advise anyone to jeopardize their financial future over a car, even a beloved Tesla.

 

[GRA]

As of 10/30/15, Twin Falls, ID (1st use 10/28) with 8 stalls is listed and mapped. Total U.S. SCs now 43/230/1,536.

Current list showing all SCs open as of 1/1/15 and subsequent, and full list showing all SCs open from 1/14, can be found here:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9111&start=1020

Site with a map showing all SCs open, under construction or permitted plus lots of other stuff can be found here:

http://supercharge.info/

 

[GRA]

End of October summary: Nine SCs commissioned, making 84 total this year and staying on track for about 100 at the end of the year, versus 145 forecast. A few others were completed but not yet official. Twin Falls completed I-84, and Price joined I-80 and I-70 in Utah, plus there were some local/regional extensions and infill.

 

[scottf200]

End of October summary: Nine SCs commissioned, making 84 total this year and staying on track for about 100 at the end of the year, versus 145 forecast. A few others were completed but not yet official. Twin Falls completed I-84, and Price joined I-80 and I-70 in Utah, plus there were some local/regional extensions and infill.

Haha ... ya total slackers. Too bad other companies charging infrastructure couldn't have all this in progress for long distance traveling. So it takes an extra 6, 9, 12 months. Still well ahead of all others for long distance traveling plans. What a crazy complaint. 1st world EV problems.

Image from http://supercharge.info/

 

[GRA]

As of 11/2/15, Binghampton, NY (1st use 11/1) with 8 stalls is listed and mapped. Total U.S. SCs now 43/231/1,544.

Current list showing all SCs open as of 1/1/15 and subsequent, and full list showing all SCs open from 1/14, can be found here:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9111&start=1020

Site with a map showing all SCs open, under construction or permitted plus lots of other stuff can be found here:

http://supercharge.info/

 

[GetOffYourGas]

Sweet! Not only does this fill in my only real remaining gap, but it's also at a diner that I frequently eat at while passing through!

The Model III cannot come soon enough!

 

[GRA]

As of 11/4/15, Sandy, OR with 8 stalls, and Denton, TX with 6 stalls are listed and mapped. Total U.S. SCs now 43/233/1,558.

Denton completes I-35/45 between Salina/KCM and San Antonio/Houston for S60s.

Current list showing all SCs open as of 1/1/15 and subsequent, and full list showing all SCs open from 1/14, can be found here:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9111&start=1020

Site with a map showing all SCs open, under construction or permitted plus lots of other stuff can be found here:

http://supercharge.info/

 

[GRA]

As of 11/5/15, S. Burlington, VT (1st use 11/4) with 8 stalls is listed and mapped. Total U.S. SCs now 43/234/1,566.

South Burlington completes a route between Montreal and MA/RI/CT, and somewhat roundabout, NYC for S60s.

Current list showing all SCs open as of 1/1/15 and subsequent, and full list showing all SCs open from 1/14, can be found here:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9111&start=1020

Site with a map showing all SCs open, under construction or permitted plus lots of other stuff can be found here:

http://supercharge.info/

 

[GRA]

Updated: As of 11/9/15, Amarillo, TX (1st use 11/5) with 8 stalls, and the long-delayed Greenville, SC with 8 stalls are listed and mapped. Total U.S. SCs now 43/236/1,582.

This completes I-40 from Barstow to OKC, and all of I-85, for S60s.

Current list showing all SCs open as of 1/1/15 and subsequent, and full list showing all SCs open from 1/14, can be found here:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9111&start=1020

Site with a map showing all SCs open, under construction or permitted plus lots of other stuff can be found here:

http://supercharge.info/

 

[scottf200]

Nice jumps in numbers in the past week!

 

[GRA]

Update: The extremely-delayed (19 months from start to finish, including a change of site) Greenville, SC with 8 stalls was listed and mapped late yesterday, so I've updated yesterday's post to reflect that. Total U.S. SCs now 43/236/1,582.

The Gap is I-85 NE of Atlanta is finally closed, and I-85 is now complete for S60s.

Current list showing all SCs open as of 1/1/15 and subsequent, and full list showing all SCs open from 1/14, can be found here:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9111&start=1020

Site with a map showing all SCs open, under construction or permitted plus lots of other stuff can be found here:

http://supercharge.info/

 

[GRA]

As of 11/17/15, Kingsland, GA with 6 stalls is now listed and mapped. Total U.S. SCs now 43/237/1,588.

This closes a gap on I-95 north of Jacksonville that was a bit long, especially if coming from Lake City.

Current list showing all SCs open as of 1/1/15 and subsequent, and full list showing all SCs open from 1/14, can be found here:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9111&start=1020

Site with a map showing all SCs open, under construction or permitted plus lots of other stuff can be found here:

http://supercharge.info/

 

[scottf200]

Saw pictures that show Louisville, KY has been started.

 

[TonyWilliams]

Need a boost between Superchargers? We now offer CHAdeMO to Tesla adapters for sale and rent:

http://shop.quickchargepower.com/Rental-CHAdeMO-adapter-for-Tesla-CHAdeMOTesla.htm

 

[GRA]

End of November summary. 7 SCs commissioned in the U.S. in November, making a total of 91 this year, plus one (Cadillac, MI) that has been used but is having power quality issues, and thus remains unlisted and mapped. There are 10 more (plus Cadillac) know to be under construction, with 15 currently known to be permitted, so Tesla appears to remain on pace to commission around 100 for the year, which would represent 69% of the 145 they were forecasting at the start of the year, so no significant change in completion % from 2013 or 2014. A couple (Binghampton, NY and Sandy, OR) opened up access to new regions, while the rest were gap closers: Denton, TX (I-35); Amarillo, TX (I-40); S. Burlington, VT (Montreal via I-89); Greenville, SC (I-85); Kingsland, GA (I-95).

 

[sparky]

In the midst of these seemingly dry tallies (much appreciated, BTW), let me say, Tesla's Superchargers are wonderful.

I just completed a 7k mile cross-country trip to Vermont and back in my S85. It was about 50 Supercharger stops along two different routes (I-70 out and I-40 return). Everything worked, the trip was only slightly slower than I would have made in a gas car and much more enjoyable.
Longest single day drive was from just north of Cleveland, OH to Oklahoma City, OK.
Drove with the traffic or just above speed limit when there was none (~315 wH/mi, on snow tires).
Kudos to Tesla for installing such a reliable network from scratch in such a short time.

As a comparison to the oft-derided quick charger network that my LEAF can use, Tesla's Superchargers build confidence that BEVs can completely replace ICE.
On the whole journey, I ran into one Supercharger port (of 6 available) that didn't work. It was in Shamrock, TX shortly after a big ice storm. I called the service number on the supercharger and left a message describing the problem.
Got a call back an hour later ( I indicated there was no rush to respond) and the guy ask me details about what sort of issue I experienced and what lights came on etc.
Later he called me back letting me know the problem seems to have cleared itself as he could "see" someone charging on that port now. Some crud in the port from the storm was his speculation.

Tesla is blazing a trail for personal transportation. I hope the other manufacturers pay proper attention.

p.s. funniest SC moment: Woman in Needles, CA staring at Supercharger, grabbing connector and asking me, "what is this"? I thought I could use it to vacuum my car but it's way too short!

 

[GRA]

In the midst of these seemingly dry tallies (much appreciated, BTW), let me say, Tesla's Superchargers are wonderful.

I just completed a 7k mile cross-country trip to Vermont and back in my S85. It was about 50 Supercharger stops along two different routes (I-70 out and I-40 return). Everything worked, the trip was only slightly slower than I would have made in a gas car and much more enjoyable. <snip>

You have far more patience than I do. At an average of 140 miles between SCs, I would go mental if I _had_ to stop that frequently on such a long trip, especially across the plains - after the first couple of hundred miles of cornfields, well . . . I'd consider autopilot a mandatory option and have the cruise control set at 100 mph ! I-5 in the San Joaquin Valley is bad enough, but at least you know it will only last for a few hours. :lol:

 

[Zythryn]

In the midst of these seemingly dry tallies (much appreciated, BTW), let me say, Tesla's Superchargers are wonderful.

I just completed a 7k mile cross-country trip to Vermont and back in my S85. It was about 50 Supercharger stops along two different routes (I-70 out and I-40 return). Everything worked, the trip was only slightly slower than I would have made in a gas car and much more enjoyable. <snip>

You have far more patience than I do. At an average of 140 miles between SCs, I would go mental if I _had_ to stop that frequently on such a long trip, especially across the plains - after the first couple of hundred miles of cornfields, well . . . I'd consider autopilot a mandatory option and have the cruise control set at 100 mph ! I-5 in the San Joaquin Valley is bad enough, but at least you know it will only last for a few hours. :lol:

I was a bit concerned about that as well.
I found the trip via supercharger the best trip I have ever taken.
I could drive all day without getting fatigued. Through Wyoming, Utah, etc.

I take more road trips and have replaced all of my flights with road trips now.