Tesla Model S waffling - Page 59

ZBB · 11-11-2013, 07:02 PM

There's been a flurry of confirmations on Supercharger locations in AZ:

Quartzsite (on I-10, about 20 miles east of the CA border): Site is complete, but not yet live -- should be going online in the next few days.
Gila Bend (on I-8, SW of Phoenix on the way to Yuma): Site under construction
Yuma (on I-8 and CA border -- on route to San Diego): Location confirmed, permit apparently issued, but not picked up
Holbrook (on I-40, east of Flagstaff on the way to New Mexico): Location confirmed, permit applied, although it needs a minor adjustment for it to be issued per this article: http://www.azjournal.com/2013/11/08/...t-in-holbrook/
Buckeye (on I-10 on the west side of Phoenix): Contractor has verbally told a TMC forum member that this is the next site to be built after Gila Bend.
Kingman (on I-40 in NW AZ -- between Phoenix and Vegas): Contractor also verbally mentioned that this is after Buckeye.

This is pretty exciting. There's also a Supercharger going in (likely this month) on I-8 in El Centro, CA -- which gets us to San Diego. Quartzsite isn't much use without another 1-2 Superchargers along I-10 to LA (Indio location has been confirmed, but timing is still TBD). The only gap for me is Flagstaff -- on I-40 and 2 hours north of Phoenix, and a Supercharger there makes the Grand Canyon accessible...

Edit: I received an email from Tesla this evening.. The first AZ Supercharger opens on Thurs (the Quartzsite one)...

dan · 11-13-2013, 09:23 AM

so who will be the first here to buy the Tesla truck?

lemming · 11-13-2013, 09:44 AM

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so who will be the first here to buy the Tesla truck?

related question:

i'd like to know how the Tesla S does in snow, with or without snow tires.

zach · 11-13-2013, 01:01 PM

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so who will be the first here to buy the Tesla truck?

I'll seriously consider it if I can resolve home charging (I live in the city and my current rental garage doesn't have charging) and get comfortable with the range. Most of our driving is longish trips so it might not be practical.

dan · 11-13-2013, 03:34 PM

TESLA: Even our factories catch on fire!

lemming · 11-13-2013, 03:41 PM

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TESLA: Even our factories catch on fire!

huh?

dan · 11-13-2013, 03:42 PM

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local...owTwt_BAYBrand

lemming · 11-13-2013, 03:46 PM

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http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local...owTwt_BAYBrand

i'm sure it is what you say it is, but that news article is...very careful with its language.

JST · 11-13-2013, 03:47 PM

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i'm sure it is what you say it is, but that news article is...very careful with its language.

Plant was hit by a giant flying trailer hitch.

robg · 11-13-2013, 03:52 PM

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Plant was hit by a giant flying trailer hitch.

not often that i crack up from reading this board. that's hilarious

11-11-2013, 07:02 PM	#581
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Tesla Model S waffling There's been a flurry of confirmations on Supercharger locations in AZ: Quartzsite (on I-10, about 20 miles east of the CA border): Site is complete, but not yet live -- should be going online in the next few days. Gila Bend (on I-8, SW of Phoenix on the way to Yuma): Site under construction Yuma (on I-8 and CA border -- on route to San Diego): Location confirmed, permit apparently issued, but not picked up Holbrook (on I-40, east of Flagstaff on the way to New Mexico): Location confirmed, permit applied, although it needs a minor adjustment for it to be issued per this article: http://www.azjournal.com/2013/11/08/...t-in-holbrook/ Buckeye (on I-10 on the west side of Phoenix): Contractor has verbally told a TMC forum member that this is the next site to be built after Gila Bend. Kingman (on I-40 in NW AZ -- between Phoenix and Vegas): Contractor also verbally mentioned that this is after Buckeye. This is pretty exciting. There's also a Supercharger going in (likely this month) on I-8 in El Centro, CA -- which gets us to San Diego. Quartzsite isn't much use without another 1-2 Superchargers along I-10 to LA (Indio location has been confirmed, but timing is still TBD). The only gap for me is Flagstaff -- on I-40 and 2 hours north of Phoenix, and a Supercharger there makes the Grand Canyon accessible... Edit: I received an email from Tesla this evening.. The first AZ Supercharger opens on Thurs (the Quartzsite one)... __________________ ZBB Last edited by ZBB; 11-13-2013 at 12:18 AM.

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dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,903	so who will be the first here to buy the Tesla truck?

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dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,903	TESLA: Even our factories catch on fire!

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dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,903	http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local...owTwt_BAYBrand