Tesla Supercharger network now up to 66 locations with Magic Dock (4/17/24)

[RickLightning]

"include at least 3,500 new and existing 250 kW Superchargers along highway corridors"

V4 are 350kW. So,...

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[Sneakypetie78]

Waiting on SoCal **crickets**

I *think* there's a plan for something like a tesla charging "diner", or something in Santa monica...

 

[Sneakypetie78]

I *think* there's a plan for something like a tesla charging "diner", or something in Santa monica...

Correction: ON Santa Monica Blvd, not IN.

https://la.eater.com/2023/8/31/23853204/tesla-drive-in-diner-update-los-angeles

 

[Sneakypetie78]

Waiting on SoCal **crickets**

FYI...
https://la.eater.com/2023/8/31/23853204/tesla-drive-in-diner-update-los-angeles

 

[On the Road with Ralph]

Quartzite, AZ just opened what I believe is the largest Single supercharger station in the country with a total of 132 posts. I know we are going to get the adaptor soon but I was really thinking at least a few would have magic Dock as EA has only 3 working posts at this location and a Required stop for ALL EVs traveling from AZ to CA

The EA Quartzsite station is indisputably the worst charging stop in North America and has been that way for awhile. I have been there when NONE - ZERO - ZIP of the dispensers worked at all, and I have NEVER been there when all of them were working. There are notorious photos on PlugShare of a line of cars out of the Love’s parking lot onto the street waiting to charge. Meanwhile, Tesla has expanded its Supercharger station multiple times and even Rivian has a station at the same exit where all the dispensers work. EA is literally the most incompetent and shameless company in America.

That said, by charging in Barstow (CA) and Goodyear (AZ), I avoid Quartzsite.

 

[Piquette]

Given Musk’s reputation, I’m surprised he isn’t calling them “Dock X” instead of Magic Dock.

 

[Leighton Carter]

Waiting on SoCal **crickets**

I would think with there'd be some in the area by now.

 

[jefrank]

Let us know how it goes

On my second charge of the day at the Mackinaw City location. Morning stop was to top off before heading to the falls and now I'm sitting here after expending 65% of the 80% I started the trip with. Pedestal 2D isn't showing up as selectable in the app even though it clearly has a dock. Nor entirety thrilled with 49 cents per kw, but the other fast charger in town is just as high from the reviews, so better to go with reliability.

Max delivery rate has been 128 kw across the 2 sessions but it just dropped to 97 kw at 50% for some reason. Guessing the battery is getting hot.

 

[emptykim]

Quartzite, AZ just opened what I believe is the largest Single supercharger station in the country with a total of 132 posts. I know we are going to get the adaptor soon but I was really thinking at least a few would have magic Dock as EA has only 3 working posts at this location and a Required stop for ALL EVs traveling from AZ to CA

This is the only location that's giving me anxiety for a roadtrip between Phoenix and LA. Especially during the holidays.

 

[AZT9]

The EA Quartzsite station is indisputably the worst charging stop in North America and has been that way for awhile. I have been there when NONE - ZERO - ZIP of the dispensers worked at all, and I have NEVER been there when all of them were working. There are notorious photos on PlugShare of a line of cars out of the Love’s parking lot onto the street waiting to charge. Meanwhile, Tesla has expanded its Supercharger station multiple times and even Rivian has a station at the same exit where all the dispensers work. EA is literally the worst company in America.

That said, by charging in Barstow (CA) and Goodyear (AZ), I avoid Quartzsite.

This is the only location that's giving me anxiety for a roadtrip between Phoenix and LA. Especially during the holidays.

Sad pro tip. Head out early. Like be in n Quartzite around 7-9am. You best chance to not get stuck. Currently there are 3 of the 4 stalls working. Stall 2 and 4 (both 150 posts) are the fastest. The 350 post is de-rated.

 

[On the Road with Ralph]

This is the only location that's giving me anxiety for a roadtrip between Phoenix and LA. Especially during the holidays.

Just stop at the EA station at the Walmart in Buckeye (bad layout but at least a couple of the chargers usually work). Make sure you have an 85%-90% charge. That will get you (easily) to Blythe. The ChargePoint station at Denny's isn't real fast, but it usually works. Charge to 80% (go have coffee or something at either the Denny's, Taco Bell or Burger King). That will get you to Indio, and there are plenty of DCFCs from there to Los Angeles.

In the future, CalTrans has several charging station projects funded for the rest stops between Indio and Blythe. That will help mitigate EA's appalling service.

 

[Focus to Lightning]

Lake Nona Town Center Orlando, FL is about to start their upgrade to magic dock.

 

[GDN]

Lake Nona Town Center Orlando, FL is about to start their upgrade to magic dock.

This is interesting as I thought all Magic Dock's were at new stations so far. Maybe some have been retrofits. Where did you find the Magic Dock was slated for the charger? I'm aware of supercharge.info, but didn't think they had that detailed information about future stations or upgrades.

 

[Focus to Lightning]

https://www.facebook.com/learnlakenona. It is on their F B page. Maybe their idea of upgrading is replacing them.

 

[GDN]

https://www.facebook.com/learnlakenona. It is on their F B page. Maybe their idea of upgrading is replacing them.

Thank you for that, good clarification. These are not Superchargers, but the new WC with the dock built in. Nice upgrades to say the least.

These units are just a little over $500 each. I figure we will see a ton of the hotel and public sites like this upgraded very quickly. There aren't many reports though, does it have to be wifi connected to activate the dock? I'm sure the manual is available, but I've not gone to seek out that info.

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