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Tesla Charging Stations
July 25, 2018, 03:37 PM
walkinghorseTesla Charging Stations
Seem to be showing up in rural western America.
Saw one with 8 charging points and dedicated parking in Lusk Wyoming a month or so back.
Was at 'The' grocery store in Custer South Dakota yesterday and a 8 station Tesla charging unit was being wired in the area behind the store. Was in the area where the delivery trucks park while unloading next to the dumpsters, so wonder if Tesla drivers will mind?
Guess Tesla vehicles are coming next?
Jim
July 25, 2018, 03:41 PM
BytesScroll down to
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July 25, 2018, 03:43 PM
HK AgIts always funny to remind Tesla drivers of their coal powered cars or in Texas natural gas powered cars!
HK Ag
July 25, 2018, 03:50 PM
FN in MTTwo station, at a Starbucks of course...Helena, MT.
July 25, 2018, 04:01 PM
GWbikerquote:
Originally posted by Bytes:
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I did. According to the Tesla Charging link, from Tucson to El Paso, TX, 330 miles, there are two charging stations and 30 minutes charging time required.
However, driving a a late model VW TDI I could make the entire drive to El Paso on less than a full tank of Diesel, and even 140 miles further to Van Horn TX.
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July 25, 2018, 04:06 PM
KevboMy wife and I looked at a Tesla last year...we go back to Savannah a lot so I plotted it out...would have to charge twice..
And this is I-95...what if there are already 8 Tesla’s there? Not like I can just go to the next gas station
The other day I snapped a picture of Tesla mobile service on I-66 near DC....they use Ford vans...
Violates my rule anyway...anything that costs more than $50k has to come with a toilet...
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July 25, 2018, 04:10 PM
chellim1quote:
driving a a late model VW TDI I could make the entire drive to El Paso on less than a full tank of Diesel,
That's the thing... your vehicle is already very efficient. It gets great mileage and you don't have to worry about range.
There may be a place for electric cars someday, but what bothers me most about Tesla is all of the taxpayer subsidies they have received. If it's going to succeed it should be by convincing people to buy the product on its own merit, not because you get a $7500 tax credit.
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-rduckwor July 25, 2018, 05:16 PM
sigcrazy7I think you get 30 min or so for free. If you want to camp out on one, you start getting charged after awhile.
They are placing them in strategic locations from point to point, not necessarily based on local population. That’s why there’s one in Hawthorne, NV. Halfway between Reno and LV.
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RHINOWSOThe ones in back by the loading docks might be in preparation for Tesla Trucks.
I certainly like the sound of the Semis they make over conventional semis.
https://youtu.be/dP0vIH8r-tEJuly 25, 2018, 05:40 PM
OKCGeneI ran across one in the little town of Shamrock TX last year. I was surprised.
July 25, 2018, 06:13 PM
dusty3030I saw some in West Yellowstone, MT yesterday.
July 25, 2018, 06:18 PM
IntrepidTravelerquote:
Originally posted by GWbiker:
quote:
Originally posted by Bytes:
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view. You will be a while at them cuz they're not fast.
I did. According to the Tesla Charging link, from Tucson to El Paso, TX, 330 miles, there are two charging stations and 30 minutes charging time required.
However, driving a a late model VW TDI I could make the entire drive to El Paso on less than a full tank of Diesel, and even 140 miles further to Van Horn TX.
Might want to check the wind forecast before making that bet! If you're running into a headwind in West Texas, it can drop the gas mileage pretty quick.... (Voice of experience....)
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ptb351Ruby Tuesday in Brewer, ME has them...looks like you could fit 10 or so at at time.
I haven't seen a TESLA north of Boston(unless you count the time I saw them open for REO Speedwagon on the Waterfront here in Bangor a few years ago).
July 25, 2018, 06:26 PM
Skins2881quote:
Originally posted by Bytes:
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The ones at malls are super fast chargers. We install the home ones. The Tesla people go forums to brag about miles per hour. The more juice you give them the faster (higher mile per hour) they charge. My last customer paid an extra $500-600 to up the amperage for bragging rights, I guess.
Pain in the ass to install them. All other cars use pretty much standard stuff. Not Tesla, they need to be special.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis July 25, 2018, 06:37 PM
UpTheIronsThere's one at the Burger King in Holbrook, Az too.
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ChicagoSigManquote:
Originally posted by HK Ag:
Its always funny to remind Tesla drivers of their coal powered cars or in Texas natural gas powered cars!
HK Ag
Ha! That's what I call them. I also remind the drivers of the carbon footprint required to mine all the rare earth elements that go in the batteries. I've seen studies that show electric cars have a net larger carbon footprint than IC engine cars. Not sure how accurate they are, but I bet it's a close contest. Close enough that there is no way electric cars are going to do anything to save the planet.
July 25, 2018, 06:53 PM
PorterNthe movie theater I usually go to has them here.
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July 25, 2018, 06:58 PM
2000Z-71I've always joked that I wanted a Tesla or a plug-in Prius with a trailer hitch. Build a little utility trailer with a coal fired generator on it and run a charging cable from it to the car. Make sure that it billows the most dirty absolute blackest smoke possible.
My daughter can deflate your daughter's soccer ball. July 25, 2018, 06:59 PM
NK402With my tablet, my cellphone, my I-pod, my Samsung watch, my 600 lumen flashlight, my Dewalt drill, my handheld tire inflator, I don't need one more thing in my life that requires re-charging, much less my automobile.
July 25, 2018, 09:05 PM
henryazThey installed them here in Wickenburg about two years ago. They're in the city hall parking lot. Three are marked (configured?) for Tesla vehicles only, and the other three can be used by any electric vehicle. I hardly ever see anyone using them.
