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So I live in northern California and am looking at driving up to Vancouver late this summer for a vacation. Two questions:
1) Any further scoop on the Vancouver SuperCharger?
2) Any recommendations on Vancouver hotels that offer charging?
Thanks,
O
1) Any further scoop on the Vancouver SuperCharger?
2) Any recommendations on Vancouver hotels that offer charging?
Thanks,
O
KenN
Member
If you're coming to stay in the Vancouver area, keep in mind that it won't actually be a "Vancouver" supercharger, but rather it'll be in Squamish. That's about 45 minutes drive north of Vancouver on the way to Whistler. That won't be much help to you for touring around town. The superchargers along I-5 are pretty much complete now, so your trip up will be fine - last s/c site will be just south of Bellingham, WA and that will give you lots of juice for the final leg to Van.
For charging around town, there are a lot of different stations. Some you can just plug into, some need a membership card or phone app to get the charging started. Most are free to use, but pay attention to the signs re: paying for parking. No consistent rules from lot to lot. A Chargepoint account will go a long way here. Also, the Tesla service center has a HPWC installed for anyone to use, but keep in mind they are located in the area of the Port facilities. Not a whole lot of interest to do while charging!
For charging around town, there are a lot of different stations. Some you can just plug into, some need a membership card or phone app to get the charging started. Most are free to use, but pay attention to the signs re: paying for parking. No consistent rules from lot to lot. A Chargepoint account will go a long way here. Also, the Tesla service center has a HPWC installed for anyone to use, but keep in mind they are located in the area of the Port facilities. Not a whole lot of interest to do while charging!
Vger
Active Member
The ones I am aware of are: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Shangri-La, Loden Hotel
Parking charges are generally high, but charging is generally free.
pairtrader
Member
The Squamish charger will be in by that time and you'll definitely want to drive that route (Sea-to-Sky) Highway. I just got my car last week and plan to drive up there ASAP just to enjoy the winding road along the coast.
Vger
Active Member
Driving that road in a Model S is the closest thing to riding a magic carpet that I have experienced. :biggrin:
pairtrader
Member
That's good to hear. I live right in Vancouver so I'll have to find a favorite restaurant in Whistler and head there for lunch regularly
I recently went by the proposed SC installation site in Squamish and also stopped at city hall, who said Tesla advised them that Squamish would be the first SC in Canada. The permitting process will "soon" be complete (a few weeks?). One of the required permits is for re-zoning. BC Hydro also needs to provide an approval of some kind. Boston Pizza should be happy as the 6 superchargers will be just behind them (i.e. east side of the buildings) in the Garibaldi Village shopping plaza. I took the photo of the sign from just beside Highway 99.
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dasRad
Member
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! for the picture of the Development Proposal board. It's not a supercharger, but it gives me hope. I'd been wondering if everyone had been looking for a leprechaun.
pairtrader
Member
At the Vancouver rally last Sunday, they said it should be ready in early May and that it will be a big deal.
Canuck
Well-Known Member
Here's the stats from the Burlington Supercharger to the Squamish and Hope 'coming soon' Superchargers:
9384 Old Highway 99 North Burlington, WA 98233 to 40167 Glenalder Pl, Squamish, BC - Google Search
9384 Old Highway 99 North Rd to Hope BC - Google Search
9384 Old Highway 99 North Burlington, WA 98233 to 40167 Glenalder Pl, Squamish, BC - Google Search
9384 Old Highway 99 North Rd to Hope BC - Google Search
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Is the giant "Development Proposal" billboard thing common? I don't remember seeing one before.
Just as it was when they opened it in January..... Then again for the opening in March....Wait a second...:wink:
I'll believe it when I see it.
Just as it was when they opened it in January..... Then again for the opening in March....Wait a second...:wink:
I'll believe it when I see it.
green1
Active Member
considering it's still waiting for approvals in early april, I can pretty much guarantee it won't be working in early May. more likely June/July or later.
pairtrader
Member
I stopped by the Squamish Supercharger site today. Still just the proposal sign. It's a great location.
hingisfan
hingisfan_Mark_V
I stopped by the Kingston 'location' yesterday and no signage or anything to speak of. Trying to stop by every week or so. Parking lot is enormous there. If they put it in a non-prime spot, zero chance of being ICE'd.
mknox
Well-Known Member
Here's hoping, but the problem is that those non-prime spots are usually far away from the building and/or electrical infrastructure. The further away, the more costly the install.
KenN
Member
Considering all the hurdles I listed earlier, I tend to agree. One hopes that whoever is doing the work has the foresight to get all the other background work for civil site plans and BC Hydro permitting right now, while the municipal permitting is in review. If that is the case, then mobilizing the installation crew could be done quickly once the muni pulls the trigger.
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