Cincinnati Tesla Store

[ibcs]

Outstanding - That's 12 HPWC in Ohio in the last two weeks both 60+ miles from Dayton in two directions. I have not confirmed yet, but the Indianapolis stored opened today and if they have chargers that would be three of four directions filled in with HPWC at mall locations.

 

[dave]

Now I wish I had dual chargers...

 

[Rifleman]

Now I wish I had dual chargers...

For an exorbitant price, Tesla can fix that for you

 

[Vip]

Totally agree Dave.

 

[Rifleman]

Outstanding - That's 12 HPWC in Ohio in the last two weeks both 60+ miles from Dayton in two directions. I have not confirmed yet, but the Indianapolis stored opened today and if they have chargers that would be three of four directions filled in with HPWC at mall locations.

The store's HPWC are becoming a nice supplement to the supercharging network. I really hope Tesla continues to build out this level 2 network, as it would provide an affordable way to offer coverage to area's that would otherwise not receive a supercharger.

 

[brandonmbeard]

There is also one or two going into the service center when it opens up.

 

[Vip]

There is also one or two going into the service center when it opens up.

Is the service center going to be near the store?

 

[ibcs]

Is the service center going to be near the store?

In Ohio the service center must be within 1 mile of the store. So yes, it will be close. The Columbus Service center has 2 - HPWC in the back outside for charging.

The momentum is starting to move as superchargers and HPWC are being added more quickly now.

 

[Vip]

In Ohio the service center must be within 1 mile of the store. So yes, it will be close. The Columbus Service center has 2 - HPWC in the back outside for charging.

The momentum is starting to move as superchargers and HPWC are being added more quickly now.

Why do they have to be within 1 mile?

 

[brandonmbeard]

I think it's the converse. I think it has to be greater than 1 mi otherwise it's considered a full dealership. I may be wrong on this.

 

[brandonmbeard]

HPWC are not yet operational at the Cincinnati store. It doesn't look like they have too much more work.

 

[Al Sherman]

Any info on any kind of opening event? Date? Time?

 

[brandonmbeard]

Possibly wednesday as of right now. I'm not scheduled to work until Thursday afternoon.

 

[rgensler]

Any word on the store opening?

 

[brandonmbeard]

At this time no official word yet. The store is ready to be opened by Tesla, just waiting for the OK from the powers that be.

 

[Rifleman]

This delayed store opening is nothing but a Tesla tease! Hopefully the powers that be will get their act together soon so we can all get our Tesla fix!

 

[Rifleman]

I had to run to the Microsoft store over lunch today (again) and stopped in to check out the store. I am pleased to report that it is now open, and has a gorgeous black P85 for our drooling pleasure. The employee I chatted with was very friendly and knowledgeable, and is definitely a good representative of Tesla (unfortunately I forgot to get his name). The store is by far the smallest Tesla store I have visited, having room for 1 car, some swag, and not much else. He said that the current storefront is temporary, and they only plan on staying there until a larger storefront opens up in a higher traffic part of the mall.

 

[772]

Thanks for the picture, Rifleman. I went to the Columbus store a few weeks ago and I thought it was pretty small as well, but even that looks much bigger than this one. They had a black P85 (coincidence?), a CPO Grey Roadster Sport and a MS chassis in there. I agree though that the staff are quite friendly. We went for a test drive with Neal, who was new but a very nice guy. We got a bit lost in the garage at Easton but eventually found the way back. :tongue:

I'm glad they are looking for more space and a busier location, though.

 

[Thxdude]

I had to run to the Microsoft store over lunch today (again)

Here I thought the chances of seeing someone in one of these stores was about the same odds as seeing Bigfoot. . . :biggrin:

 

[Sgt Barone]

Glad to see that it's finally open. I don't even know if they had an opening ceremony or anything. Seems like a much quieter opening than the Columbus location. At least they opened during the holiday season to soak up some of that increased mall traffic.