Supercharger - Flagstaff, AZ

[NoMoGas]

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Arizona Laws and Incentives for Vehicle Owner/Driver
An individual is not allowed to stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle within any parking space specifically designated for parking and charging EVs unless the motor vehicle is an EV and has been issued an alternative fuel vehicle special plate or sticker. A person who is found responsible for a violation may be subject to a civil penalty of at least $350. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-876)

That would really concern me (if it applied) because most transient Tesla owners may not have "EV plates or stickers" and the law clearly states it must be an EV AND has been issued special plates of stickers. I've always been concerned with this wording because it does leave open the possibility of being cited for "failing to display sticker"

That said, these spaces should fall under the private lot/assigned spaces tow policy. Hopefully the signage will be clear. Truth is this lot isn't all that convenient so any ICEing will be done by guests and therefore easier to remedy should the need arise.

 

[Joel]

That would really concern me (if it applied) because most transient Tesla owners may not have "EV plates or stickers" and the law clearly states it must be an EV AND has been issued special plates of stickers. I've always been concerned with this wording because it does leave open the possibility of being cited for "failing to display sticker"

That said, these spaces should fall under the private lot/assigned spaces tow policy. Hopefully the signage will be clear. Truth is this lot isn't all that convenient so any ICEing will be done by guests and therefore easier to remedy should the need arise.

I agree with you. However, I'd imagine enforcement will be based on someone complaining they have been ICE'd. I find it hard to believe there will be proactive law enforcement looking for someone parked in an EV space.

 

[airj1012]

Any guesstimates on completion? And is the construction company local to Flagstaff? Wonder if they know where they'll go next?

I was told it would be finished by January (pending bad weather). I do not believe that the company is local. From what I've heard some of the members (if not all) just completed the Rapid City, SD location and moved to this one recently.

 

[rkruff]

Not a smart thing to do.... Criminal calls to say your car us done, you go out yo move it, the criminal inflicts great bodily harm on you, and steals your MS.

 

[airj1012]

Here's a few more pictures from today.

 

[araxara]

Here's a few more pictures from today.

Looks like the people working there are pretty quick. Maybe they want to be out of there before the end of year?

 

[airj1012]

Looks like the people working there are pretty quick. Maybe they want to be out of there before the end of year?

Thats the plan!

 

[NoMoGas]

Not a smart thing to do.... Criminal calls to say your car us done, you go out yo move it, the criminal inflicts great bodily harm on you, and steals your MS.

Of all the cars to steal, a Model S isn't a good idea. It's trackable, and stands out to easy.

 

[Tyl]

Awesome airj1012!! It is great to see the photos. A new Tesla Supercharger never seems quite real until we can look at the photo evidence. Many thanks from all of us, I'm sure, who follow along with the growth of the TSCN. This is a really great location for many of us!! I posted a note on teslamotors.com enthusiasts supercharging confirmed thread to lead them here These are really clear pictures!!

 

[airj1012]

Has anyone else been able to visit this location? We haven't had any picture updates in a while. Wonder how the progress is going.

 

[MikeC]

Here ya go, Arj. Stopped by here yesterday on my way to the Grand Canyon. The foreman said they'd stop working for the holidays and expected to be done around mid-January. He also said he had crews in Kingman and Holbrook right now and they would be finished roughly around the same time. They're headed to El Centro next.

And this is to the right of that set of chargers, not sure if they're putting in more on that side:

 

[callmesam]

Looks like trenching to the transformer rather than more spots.

 

[Cottonwood]

Here ya go, Arj. Stopped by here yesterday on my way to the Grand Canyon. The foreman said they'd stop working for the holidays and expected to be done around mid-January. He also said he had crews in Kingman and Holbrook right now and they would be finished roughly around the same time. They're headed to El Centro next.


And this is to the right of that set of chargers, not sure if they're putting in more on that side:

Great news! Holbrook and El Centro are key gap fillers to the first, cross-country, supercharger route. San Juan Capistrano to El Centro or the reverse is totally doable in an 85 with some moderation in max speed. With a range charge and some hypermiling, it's probably doable in a 60.

The trench to the right of the chargers is likely for the HV feed to the transformer.

 

[tudor10]

I stopped by the Flagstaff location Saturday and was totally surprised to see 4 stalls ready to start pumping juice. Cant wait, should be very soon now. See photos

 

[Cottonwood]

I stopped by the Flagstaff location Saturday and was totally surprised to see 4 stalls ready to start pumping juice. Cant wait, should be very soon now. See photos

Did you notice a transformer (typically squat green box) nearby?

 

[tudor10]

Yes, is it the only in the photo?

 

[Cottonwood]

Yes, is it the only in the photo?

The tall, gray boxes in your pictures, beside of the off-white Supercharger cabinets, are 480 Volt, 3 Phase circuit breaker/switching boxes and will be inside the enclosure with the Supercharger cabinets. There is typically a shorter/fatter dark green piece of equipment outside of the enclosure that is the 3-Phase, High Voltage to 480 Volt transformer. That transformer is installed by the electric company and is often the pacing item for turn on.

Look at post 19 in Supercharger - Savannah, GA - Page 2. You can see the dark green transformer beside of the gray circuit breaker/switching boxes, and outside of the future enclosure, in those pictures.

 

[NoMoGas]

I took these this morning. Looks like they are coming along. They were obviously waiting for the inspector today as when I started taking the pictures I was asked if I was he. :biggrin:

I stay at this hotel regular basis, it isn't that easy to get to, but since the MS provides guidance I doubt that'll be an issue.

Enjoy...

 

[airj1012]

The page is starting to come online but doesn't look completely finished yet - http://www.teslamotors.com/supercharger/Flagstaff

 

[bsbomber]

Flagstaff just showed up on the map in the car...it must be live.