Tesla asking for votes on SuperCharger locations [UK and Ireland]

[DenkiJidousha]

Tweeted earlier tonight (people might have missed it, lots of political news coverage in the UK tonight):

https://twitter.com/x/status/1583172097760976897

I voted for Northern Ireland, Wales, and some of the gaps in the Scottish and Northern English coverage. Still plenty more gaps I'd like to see filled which we not being suggested yet.

 

[DenkiJidousha]

And quoting the page Supercharger Voting | Tesla

How It Works
Vote on Tesla’s next Supercharger site. Every 3-month voting cycle, you can cast multiple votes to help us decide on new Supercharger locations. Check the leaderboard to see which proposed locations are most popular.
By casting your vote, you agree that Tesla may follow up and contact you regarding Supercharging.

Step 1: Cast Your Votes
Cast a total of 5 votes (1 per location) for proposed Supercharger sites.

Step 2: Suggest a Location for the Next Voting Cycle
Suggest a new Supercharger site for the next voting cycle.

 

[Ceih]

Thanks! I've voted, but they really need one on the M5 between Bristol and Birmingham. You know, right where the Strensham services are...

 

[NewbieT]

Thanks! I've voted, but they really need one on the M5 between Bristol and Birmingham. You know, right where the Strensham services are...

Ahh, like Gloucester services. Good food and charging. Now that’s a combination.

 

[MovingSouth]

Thanks! I've voted, but they really need one on the M5 between Bristol and Birmingham. You know, right where the Strensham services are...

Agree. I suggested the Strensham Interchange for the next round, because it recognised the location.

 

[Buzzliteyear]

I had forgot about this and spotted this thread tonight.
They really need to add a button on the map in the car for suggesting locations.

 

[Js1977]

I dont know why they would need a vote on this other than publicity.

They already have the data of where cars are and when and where they have charged on route and type of charger used.

 

[ACarneiro]

I dont know why they would need a vote on this other than publicity.

They already have the data of where cars are and when and where they have charged on route and type of charger used.

What they don’t know is where the cars would be charged but aren’t because there isn’t a charger available, I suppose…

 

[26ct2143]

to be honest they know where all the cars travel to and from as they have our data.
They know where and when we charge, even on non tesla chargers.

 

[Neil_dsb]

Agree. I suggested the Strensham Interchange for the next round, because it recognised the location.

I did the same, it covers the M50 and M5

 

[Adopado]

to be honest they know where all the cars travel to and from as they have our data.
They know where and when we charge, even on non tesla chargers.

Some people rule out certain areas to visit because of the lack of rapid charging. There will be no data on these.

 

[pgkevet]

Some people rule out certain areas to visit because of the lack of rapid charging. There will be no data on these.

Exactly and you'd think tourist type areas would be lobbying for chargers. Large swathes of Wales and Scotland with devolved gov just making sound bites instead of anything useful. Bala, Canaerfon, Llandrindod Wells, Brecon, Cardigan would all be good candidates for the next stage rollout

 

[JHWL]

Some people rule out certain areas to visit because of the lack of rapid charging. There will be no data on these.

Exactly, Tesla only needs to look at where Teslas don't go and where there are no chargers nearby. This is a textbook case for survivorship bias. Survivorship bias - Wikipedia

In my opinion, this is why Malton on the east coast is a very good suggestion.

 

[Ceih]

Ahh, like Gloucester services. Good food and charging. Now that’s a combination.

Sadly as somebody who uses the M50 and then the M5, Gloucester services for the Gridserve chargers are too far south. Strensham would cover both the M5 and the M50 run in to Wales. Of course, the state of charging in Wales is another issue entirely. There's a planned supercharger in Camarthen opening "Q32022" (hah!), but they also need coverage out by Haverfordwest, most of North Wales (Caernarvon/Bangor/Portmadoch etc) and the entire central Wales belt. It's a massive black hole currently.

 

[Js1977]

Some people rule out certain areas to visit because of the lack of rapid charging. There will be no data on these.

And they know this because….. maybe Elon should download zap-map etc

 

[Buzzliteyear]

And they know this because….. maybe Elon should download zap-map etc

Zap-map is the best of the bunch, but still crap.

 

[Jason71]

the top votes are always going to be in the US or main land Europe etc due to volume of people unless someone starts a viral campaign for a for location so will this be of any benefit in the UK. Since there are not many possible in the UK the 3 in England are all likely to get similar votes ( since you get 5) so it won't even help tesla chose between locations in the UK

 

[Mrklaw]

they should allow you to use all your votes on one location if desired. Right now if you're UK based you might as well just vote for everything as you can only vote once for each.

 

[srichards]

What address was used for Strensham Interchange? I tried and it wouldn't let me suggest it. It's an absolute no brainer. I checked with Worcester division of the DNO, WPD or whatever they're called now and they said they won't be increasing capacity around there at all I thought there was money to do exactly that as plenty of MSAs need extra power.

 

[NewbieT]

Rapid charging fund

The rapid charging fund (RCF) will enable a comprehensive ultra-rapid charging network by funding prohibitively expensive grid connections.

www.gov.uk

Chances of having 6 ultra rapids at every MSA next year?