...All of eastern WA and OR are a charging desert. We did many RV parks, found hotels, stayed with friends and relatives. Made it to Canada before there were any superchargers available. And back.
My first post here, so please be kind. I drive a 2011 Leaf, so I've only been active on MyNissanLeaf.com, but have been lurking a bit over here as well. I have helped out two Tesla owners with charging locally, one who stayed overnight and another who continued on to Walla Walla. Because of this, I've been working on getting some charging stations installed near the Tri-Cities.
I have a couple of good possibilities and will meet with a business owner next week. Since this is my first post, I don't know how to create a poll (or if I'm allowed at this point). Since this is only applicable to a few, it may not even warrant a poll.
What type of charging would be preferable? I was leaning toward ClipperCreek CS-100 to maximize use for the 20 KW Tesla. Do most people have the 10 or 20 KW charger? Do most people plan on staying in TC or going on to WW? If staying overnight, I'd guess that even a 5 KW, or 7 KW EVSE would be sufficient (especially with the Ellensburg SC). I'm assuming that most people would arrive in TC with about 50% SOC and only need a 1-2 hr top up during dinner or 10 hr charge at a hotel. Is this realistic or would you need more charging time.
Any particular locations that you would be interested in seeing with an EVSE? How often might you visit, how long, would you spend the night or multiple nights, would this be a special trip because an EVSE is available (and you wouldn't come otherwise), what activities would draw you to the TC, how much might you spend, etc. Wow, that sure sounds like overbearing marketing, sorry.
Last question: Would you be willing to help fund an installation? I don't expect anyone to trust me on this point right now, given my single post. However, my activity on MNL (user Reddy) may provide a bit more on my background. One particular installation could require more funds than I am willing to put out (I can't say much about it right now, but if the stars align properly it would be an excellent location and likely completed by year end). Trust me on this one, if everything works, the donations will go through a reputable organization and will be tax-deductible. FYI, I donated to the Sun Country, with the specific instructions that my donation go toward EVSEs within 50 mi of TC, but haven't heard any update:
Presentation: Bringing The Sun Country Electric Highway To The US!! Unfortunately, I now wish I'd kept the money for these installations.
Much of this information that I requested above will be used to update my presentation to local business owners as to the benefits of EVSE installation. I've got a pretty good handle on my pitch and have pulled lots of information from various EV-related websites. However, the use of real, local EV testimonials will help even more. Please feel free to post or PM either here or at MNL.com