Xtek
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Yeah, normally I pride myself on my parking ability but these stalls made me feel like a noob.
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Supercharger - Lynnwood WA
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Yeah, normally I pride myself on my parking ability but these stalls made me feel like a noob.
Xtek
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Xtek
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So today I went to the Lynnwood SuC to do some “testing” and was impressed. Keep in mind these are 72kw urban chargers. I have a 75D, outside temp was ~45 degrees and the battery was warm.
Started out with 23% battery. Took a few mins to get up to 72kw but it stayed there up until 60% SOC. After that it tapered down at a rate of about 1kw per 1% battery until 90%. Took 50 mins to charge 23-90%. Peaked at 74kw/248mph
What I was surprised at was the rate was 70-73kw for most of the charge. There were two more Tesla’s charging as well. No noticeable loss when they plugged in (no surprise there).
Started out with 23% battery. Took a few mins to get up to 72kw but it stayed there up until 60% SOC. After that it tapered down at a rate of about 1kw per 1% battery until 90%. Took 50 mins to charge 23-90%. Peaked at 74kw/248mph
What I was surprised at was the rate was 70-73kw for most of the charge. There were two more Tesla’s charging as well. No noticeable loss when they plugged in (no surprise there).
Xtek
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I think the point of the urban superchargers is they can handle 72kW even if all are taken. Glad to hear it's working.
Seems to be the case. What I also noticed is the nav screen updates within a minute or two when a Tesla arrives and leaves. Not that these chargers are packed.
Another interesting find is I’m now a believer that Fred Meyer is profiting nicely from locating the SuCs in their lots. Both owners who were charging went into the store to shop.
Another interesting find is I’m now a believer that Fred Meyer is profiting nicely from locating the SuCs in their lots. Both owners who were charging went into the store to shop.
kristijoy
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I have it on pretty good authority from a contact at Fred Meyer corporate (we actually own the non-FM half of the shopping center where the Alderwood chargers are, so talk with them sporadically) that they have an agreeemnt with Tesla to put these at most, of not all of their stores eventually for this very reason.
Will try to stop by on Saturday with my mom and her X. (Still waiting for mine. March cannot come fast enough.)
I spent $90 there instead of at my local Top Food, just because I wanted to try the SC. It’s a slam dunk business proposition.
ibdb
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That would be great news for people traveling to Mt. Rainier from the north. There are two Fred Meyer locations on the route through Puyallup, with two possible locations near the 167/410 interchange, and one of those near the proposed 167 extension to I5.
Went to the Lynnwood Supercharger today and it was busy. Couple cars there when I arrived. A few stopped for quick charge and several new ones as I was leaving. In total saw about 8 teslas model s during my 45 minutes there. I did purchase a few beverages at their gas station convenience store. Figured that if they see their revenue increase, it is likely to speed up the build at other locations
Great location and I can tell that this is going to be a well utilized location.
Great location and I can tell that this is going to be a well utilized location.
RVD98072
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How are the crowds? Can you pretty much always get a spot to charge or do you need to wait if you go during the day? I have been meaning to check this out but the earlier I can get there is in the late afternoon or so.
