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Bangor Maine
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I haven't seen one here, but I'm in Central Maine. Maine's overall a low-income, high-tax state, so don't expect to see many. The money's on the milder coast, but with Portland to Bar Harbor being 157 miles one way taking US-1 I don't think there'll be many takers there. To add to the fun, when you combine sales and excise taxes you pay 7.4% up front and 4.75% over the next 4 years.
According to the Muskian Calendar, you won't see the Southern (Kennebunkport/South Portland) Supercharger until this winter and you won't see the Northern (Bangor) Supercharger until 2015. I think we'd get them even if our 551,601 households don't buy a single Model S, because Maine's a summer-home state and Bar Harbor is such a significant destination.
August 3rd run up Mt Washington? It's "only" 3 hours SSW from me so I'd be tempted to park by the Model S group and beg a ride up and down, but ironically we'll probably be going for lobster in Trenton and mini-golf on Mt Desert Island.
According to the Muskian Calendar, you won't see the Southern (Kennebunkport/South Portland) Supercharger until this winter and you won't see the Northern (Bangor) Supercharger until 2015. I think we'd get them even if our 551,601 households don't buy a single Model S, because Maine's a summer-home state and Bar Harbor is such a significant destination.
August 3rd run up Mt Washington? It's "only" 3 hours SSW from me so I'd be tempted to park by the Model S group and beg a ride up and down, but ironically we'll probably be going for lobster in Trenton and mini-golf on Mt Desert Island.
I have seen one Model S in cape elizabeth which is in southern maine near portland
a fellow volt owner has model X on order for his wife. As noted summer crowd at Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport (President Bush hangout) draws a lot of Philly NYC Boston vacationers who would love to drive their Teslas.
The first Tesla maps did not show any in Maine so I am excited to see a few planned!!
a fellow volt owner has model X on order for his wife. As noted summer crowd at Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport (President Bush hangout) draws a lot of Philly NYC Boston vacationers who would love to drive their Teslas.
The first Tesla maps did not show any in Maine so I am excited to see a few planned!!
I was in Ogunquit a few weeks ago. Long story but flew into Boston and drove up. Then we drove back to Virginia (in one day, long drive.) If there had been super chargers the entire way we would have driven the Tesla in both directions.
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FWIW, I live in South Bristol, Maine, from May to September. Once my son is done with high school next year, that will expand. OTOH, I've never seen another Model S here in Maine, but there are a few others shown on the wiki map.
They have a 110v plug in the driveway, but live in the center of Bar Harbor. Parking is a complete nightmare along their street, so I would hesitate them to share it. I am sure there are hotels that would let a driver use 110v, but I don't know of any L2 chargers in Bar Harbor.
I am originally from NE. My brother and a few of his business friends are waiting to place their model S/X orders once there is an SC in place. He reports no S sightings in the Portland,ME area so far..only sees them when he travels to Boston.
This summer there have been two MSs on the Bristol peninsula: my green and a white with pano. But I've seen no others and don't know of any MSs further down east (based on my wiki map). A real shame because driving the MS in Maine is great--winding open roads and lots to do in 120-mile radius. The planned SCs will be great additions.
