nwdiver
Well-Known Member
Those can be like the 'Easter Eggs' :smile: I know that there's one tucked away out back at the Palo Alto Campus... and a lot of Service Centers now have them in their service bay...
-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Most Superchargers Visited
- Thread starter Cottonwood
- Start date
- Status
tamman34
S19572, X11164
Kalud
Active Member
Yes, we did a full 1 month trip, including:
2 nights at St.Augustine (Beach)
2 nights at Fort Lauderdale (Beach & city)
3 nights at Fort Myers Beach
4 nights at Clearwater Beach
2 weeks at Orlando including:
7 days at Walt Disney World
1 day at LegoLand (was awesome, I highly recommend with kids)
It's all in the details. Can you disclose some hints about the hidden Superchargers?
Owner
Active Member
I interestingly enough have not gotten any comments on my thread My Supercharger Location -- Review Priorities - What are yours?
Wondering what other people care about in supercharger locations?
I ended up forming my opinions after visiting so many. Thought this thread might be the right spot to get a conversation going over there...
Wondering what other people care about in supercharger locations?
I ended up forming my opinions after visiting so many. Thought this thread might be the right spot to get a conversation going over there...
tamman34
S19572, X11164
awesome, we were in Disney and Miami in January, back then no SC to Florida, there was a huge gap. This time I will do it. Where did you charge while at Disney? Oh yea Legoland should be fun, we have annual membership in San Diego, which includes Florida Legoland. Totally did not think to go to Legoland, THANKS!!
- - - Updated - - -
The picture below is at the shell gas station across the street from Harris Ranch. The SC is no longer usable, but next to it is a 100 Amp Charger, that can charge a roadster if the adapter is removed.
Last edited:
Kalud
Active Member
Charging were easier than I initially thought. We tried two hotels during our 2 weeks stay.
First was the Blue Heron Beach Resort that offers very nice suites with kitchen (really are 1 bedroom apartment). Using Plugshare I found a 30A (two actually) station across the street at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Asked if I could use it overnight even for non-guest and answer was "Yes sure, there are free for everyone". So during 1 week I used it twice.
Then we went to the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek where the valet showed where we could find 110V outlet in the parking garage. Charged there 2 nights before leaving and going back home.
tamman34
S19572, X11164
great I will check out the Blue Heron, I normally stay at Animation Resort so I would not need a car while at Disney, the buses go everywhere I need to go. Charging on a 110V is not bad, but definitely last resort for me. You can always ask Nissan and Chevrolet. I have used both companies many times and they have been very receptive. I get the vibe if I was not charging a Tesla they would not let me charge. They ask you have a Model S right? not a Leaf or a Volt right, vice versa.
Kalud
Active Member
Both hotel had shuttle / buses to the park. You just need to carefully check the schedules. We decided to use the car as it was more convenient with 3 kids and 2 strollers. Buying your park tickets with AAA gives you access to the Diamond (preferred) parking that are located very close (or next) to the handicapped parking (means closer to the park entrance). There are a couple chargepoint chargers at Epcot right at the entrance.
Otherwise I would like to mention that 110V charging when staying multiple night is much better than you would initially think. Its free and using the right adapter (NEMA 5-20) you can get 9km/h (5.6mi) which is worth 108km/12h (67mi/12h). Over 2 weeks we didn't go to the parks everyday (we needed some rest) so leaving the car plugged-in for 12h and more is not unrealistic. See:
tamman34
S19572, X11164
thanks so much for the info, I have charged on NEMA 5-20 before, I do agree, when on a long trip its no problem. I just wanted to know my options. I would more likely try to find a Nissan or other car dealer to would let me charged, I have had 100% with Nissan and Chevrolet so far.
tamman34
S19572, X11164
Some info on the chargers and my trip so far. I am currently in Longwood, FL getting my 5k at 45,000 miles rotation. I went to Service Center in Tampa, but they were fully booked. Macon, GA SC is in a really dark town, clubs were within walking distance, and I just did not want to get out of the car. Savannah SC is in the Airport, to avoid paying the $1 parking fee, enter through the long term parking, then you get 2 hours free. Else I was told you can take your ticket to the reception inside for a validation.
tamman34
S19572, X11164
purplewalt
Active Member
The only count if you can plug in and get some amount of charge.
The one pictured @ Harris Ranch is inactive, there is a group across the road in their parking lot: those DO count.
Owner
Active Member
Tamman34, that's amazing!
You've definitely gone to the top of list by a long shot.
Are you burned out of traveling at all? What have you been doing on your trips? Just curious as I got somewhat burned out on the way back of my x-country trip. But am looking forward to doing Arizona this winter.
You've definitely gone to the top of list by a long shot.
Are you burned out of traveling at all? What have you been doing on your trips? Just curious as I got somewhat burned out on the way back of my x-country trip. But am looking forward to doing Arizona this winter.
tamman34
S19572, X11164
thanks Cottonwood, I will probably end the year at 102 or 103 depending any new ones. I tell you that stretch from Normal, IL to Salina, KS was tough. Charged 2 times at Nissan for a total of 15 hours each 5 hours on a rigged up Nema 14-50 from plugshare. I would have saved 5-8 hours if I meet Tom earlier. I have already recommended him for people traveling from Topeka to St. Louis. Topeka should be open any day now.
Attachments
Last edited:
Added Roseville and Truckee on a trip to Reno. Things are getting quite convenient! When younger we used to take a gas car and a different route, but have only flown (from Victoria BC) for ... decades. The Model S brings back the road trip concept, so much fun to drive, so smooth etc etc. Can't imagine how relaxing it would be with the auto-pilot hw/sw (and I don't mean the driver going to sleep) -- I'll have to stick with the "old" model.
Bighorn
Top Supercharger
Half Dollar Bill
Traveller, teacher, poet, accountant, innkeeper
Just hit 10!
8. South Hill
9. Bethesda
10. Salisbury
Planning a trip to IN over Xmas so I might add a couple more before the end of the year.
8. South Hill
9. Bethesda
10. Salisbury
Planning a trip to IN over Xmas so I might add a couple more before the end of the year.
DennisLevitt
Member
- Status
Similar threads
