With the confirmed superchargers in northeast Ohio coming soon, I thought it'd be appropriate for them to have a thread. If anyone has any information or does any scouting runs, please let us know here.
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I live and work in NEO. My monotonous daily drive goes through Macedonia so I am happy to scout if that is in fact the location...
What do we know so far?
Yes getting out of ohio, specifically Cincinnati is a bit problematic at this point. I believe a trip to Myrtle Beach will take me about 18+ hours.
Someone mentioned Maumee,OH elsewhere. Used to live there before, but would be great to have our eyes there. I looked at city council meeting. Nothing in November minutes. This location is going to serve MI and OH owners.
@772
Well, it is fairly simple due to size of Toledo and the way highways are located. It is going to be on I-80 for it to be useful for Cleveland-Chicago travel. Here are 3 locations where I think it makes most sense.
(1) Intersection of I-475 and I-80 (Maumee): I lived here. Many great dining options here. Also has a light industrial area. If off I-475 then on W Dussel Dr, If off I-80 then on S Reynolds Rd.
(2) Intersection of I-75 and I-80 (Perrysburg): Not much to eat here. But has bigger stores here.
(3) Intersection of I-280 and I-80 (Outside Perrysburg): You are right the turnpike has great rest areas, would not be too hard to accommodate Tesla Supercharger in the huge parking lots here. Only problem is, Tesla will need to build 2 such stations in opposite directions. Tesla has done the same with Darian SC in CT though.
Will be interesting to see which works out. It may be worthwhile to keep a watch in these area.
@772
Well, it is fairly simple due to size of Toledo and the way highways are located. It is going to be on I-80 for it to be useful for Cleveland-Chicago travel. Here are 3 locations where I think it makes most sense.
(1) Intersection of I-475 and I-80 (Maumee): I lived here. Many great dining options here. Also has a light industrial area. If off I-475 then on W Dussel Dr, If off I-80 then on S Reynolds Rd.
(2) Intersection of I-75 and I-80 (Perrysburg): Not much here, mostly farm land. Could be on Avenue Rd (OH-795) if off I-80, or on Fremont Pike Rd (US-20) if off I-75. US-20 has some big stores and may have some places to eat.
(3) Intersection of I-280 and I-80 (Outside Perrysburg): You are right the turnpike has great rest areas, would not be too hard to accommodate Tesla Supercharger in the huge parking lots here. Only problem is, Tesla will need to build 2 such stations in opposite directions and will require more investment. Tesla has done the same with Darian SC in CT though.
If we discuss just pure location then I feel option 2 would work best as it is on intersection of 2 main corridors, I-75 & I-80. Folks coming down from Detroit/Canada can stop there and go either way on I-80. It doesn't really matter where is Supercharger along I-80, for Cleveland-Chicago travel. However option 2 would also be helpful for folks traveling south on I-75. Next supercharger along I-75 is near Dayton, 142 miles away.
Choosing option 1 or option 3 will favor travel in one direction. Option 2 is however in little isolated area, with no good place to eat nearby. Option 1 is little out of way for folks going to Cleveland from Detroit, but has great dining options and will only add 20 miles RT at most to double back and head to Cleveland. I am placing my bets on this location. Will be interesting to see which works out. It may be worthwhile to keep a watch in these areas, esp. option 1>>2.