Supercharger – Plug-In Sites

2023 Tesla Supercharger Expansion: A Detailed Look at DC Metro Area Growth

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 Lanny

31 Tesla Superchargers Added in the Washington, DC Area During 2023

In 2023, Tesla made significant additions to its Supercharger network in the greater Washington, DC area, introducing a total of 31 new sites—an increase from the 19 added in the previous year.

In September, Easton, MD Supercharger opened to non-Tesla vehicles following a retrofit of MagicDocks. Annapolis, MD expanded to 16 stalls in June, incorporating eight 250 kW stalls alongside the existing eight 150 kW spots.

Springfield, VA witnessed a transformation as the original 150 kW stalls were replaced. A new 20-stall location with 250 kW stalls was built a short distance away in the parking lot.

In contrast, the Frederick, MD Supercharger at FSK Mall was deactivated in September and its status remains uncertain.

One new Supercharger location has already opened in 2024 in Owings Mills, MD. Also, three additional sites are under construction in Jessup, MD; Woodbridge, VA; and Marshallton, DE.

Jessup, MD 8 stalls, 250 kW at Royal Farms
Woodbridge, VA – Richmond Hwy 8 stalls, 250 kW at Wawa
Marshallton, DE 12 stalls, 250 kW at Wawa

New Tesla Supercharger Now Operational in Owings Mills, Maryland

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 Lanny

A Tesla Supercharger has recently opened in the garage at Metro Centre, located at 10500 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, Maryland.

Featuring 12 charging stalls with a maximum rating of 250 kW, the Supercharger is conveniently situated on the west side of the 2nd floor within the parking garage.

Positioned adjacent to the Owings Mills Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library and the Metro Crossing Apartments, this Supercharger is in a strategic location in the neighborhood with easy access from the street.

The completion of this Supercharger, taking over eight months, longer than usual, might be attributed to the nationwide shortage of utility transformers.

Fast Charger Utilization – Columbia / Jessup Q4 – 2022

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 Lanny

Understanding DCFC Usage Growth

For the past several years, I have been tracking the electricity usage at the meter of several fast charger sites in the vicinity of Columbia and Jessup, Maryland. My goal was to understand how quickly the utilization of fast charging is growing, and whether some EV charging locations are experiencing more growth than others.

The data that I have collected shows some interesting trends in DC fast charger utilization over time. To give you a sense of what I’ve found, I’ve created a chart that compares the daily electricity usage at five fast charger sites in the area. These chargers are located midway between Washington, DC and Baltimore and have been selected because they represent a mix of CCS/CHAdeMO fast charging sites and a Tesla Supercharger.

Each vertical bar in the chart represents a quarter year of the average daily kWh of electricity used per individual charging dispenser at each site. By analyzing this data, I can gauge the relative utilization between fast chargers located in the same general area. It is my hope that by sharing these findings with you, we can gain a better understanding of the growth of electric vehicle fast chargers and how they are being used in Maryland.

Charger Location Map

In October 2021, I released a Fast Charger Utilization Study about these chargers, followed by an update in January, 2022. With 18 months of data, we now have a more comprehensive understanding of how EV drivers are utilizing these fast chargers over time.

DC Area Superchargers Under Construction as of April, 2020

April 28, 2020September 28, 2022 Lanny

Red = Open Superchargers, Yellow = Under Construction as of April, 2020

New Tesla Superchargers Coming Soon to the Washington, DC Area

Tesla has been busy adding more Superchargers around the greater Washington, DC area. Last month, the first Supercharger inside the District of Columbia opened in the garage of a Safeway store on Wisconsin Ave, NW. A second Tesla Supercharger in the District is currently under construction in the Fort Lincoln area of NW. Tesla apparently still has crews working at Supercharger construction sites where proper personal distancing can be practiced.

Listed below are the sites that have begun construction the Washington, DC area including the western suburbs in Virginia and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UPDATE, May 28, 2020: added White Marsh, MD & Falls Church, VA. July 16, 2020: Chantilly and Vienna are open.

Washington, DC – NE 12 stalls, 250 kW at Shops at Dakota Crossing
Baltimore, MD – Canton 12 stalls, 250 kW at Harris Teeter
Falls Church, VA 8 stalls, 250 kW at Idylwood Plaza
Chantilly, VA 8 stalls, 250 kW at Royal Farms (open)
Vienna, VA 8 stalls, 250 kW at Wawa (open)
Reston, VA 8 stalls, 250 kW at Reston Station (open)
White Marsh, MD 8 stalls, 250 kW at Royal Farms (open)
Easton, MD 8 stalls, 250 kW at Royal Farms (open)

V3 Supercharger Planned for Vienna, Virginia Wawa

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Lanny

Drawings Indicate Eight 250 kW Supercharger Stalls

Tesla plans to build a Version 3 Supercharger at a new Wawa store in Vienna, Virginia. The location is a former Caldwell Banker building at 465 Maple Ave. (Rt. 123) at the intersection with Nutley St. Map link. Construction to convert the existing building began in September and management expects the store to open around April, 2020.

Plans show eight Supercharger stalls. Five charging spots are on the north side of the parking lot near the entrance from Nutley, Street. Three stalls are shown on the west side of the lot across from the main store entrance according to drawings submitted to Fairfax County and obtained by PlugInSites through a Virginia Freedom of Information Act request. One of the stalls will be in a pull-in spot. Two spots will be “dedicated” with “TESLA VEHICLE CHARGING ONLY” signs. The remaining stalls will allow “15 MINUTE GENERAL PARKING” according to the documents.