Has anyone charged their car on Lawrence Livermore labs?

[mdh]

I live in the South Bay and I don't believe I can make it round trip to LLNL. 43 miles each way. Does anyone know if there are charging stations on their campus?

Thanks

 

[cwerdna]

I wish there were a single definitive database, but I don't think one exists. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; shows none there.

There are some others lists at http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5417" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?p=109154" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

 

[linkim]

I live in the South Bay and I don't believe I can make it round trip to LLNL. 43 miles each way. Does anyone know if there are charging stations on their campus?

Thanks

Even if LLNL has charging docks on campus, what good would they do if you don't have security clearance to get on site?
When I visited LLNL, I needed an escort during visit, even to bathroom. But then again the restrictions may have changed.

 

[LakeLeaf]

Interesting that our government is spending on promoting EV's, yet there is little to no EV infrastructure at federal sites.

 

[surfingslovak]

I checked several sites, and none of them shows a station close by. EV Charger Maps had a legacy station at the City Hall, but the site is now under construction presumably due to an upgrade to J1772. Would security or perhaps the facilities department let you trickle charge at the Lab? I think you could make it round trip, but the trickle would provide a safety margin. A recent trip we took to Walnut Creek took seven bars at 60 mph on the freeway, it was 43 miles one way.

 

[TonyWilliams]

Drive 50-55 mph and you might make it round trip without refueling.

 

[mdh]

I checked several sites, and none of them shows a station close by. EV Charger Maps had a legacy station at the City Hall, but the site is now under construction presumably due to an upgrade to J1772. Would security or perhaps the facilities department let you tickle charge at the Labs? I think you could make it round trip, but the trickle would provide a safety margin. A recent trip we took to Walnut Creek took seven bars at 60 mph on the freeway, it was 43 miles one way.

i would love to push the envelop and take the challenge. I am getting great miles per KW on my 101/85 commute. Avg about 4.2 with no AC at 63MPH. I worry about the 680 Hill. Maybe I can hit a Nissan dealer on my way back? I really wish this car had a true 100 highway range... my sense is I will drive the prius.

 

[planet4ever]

I live in the South Bay and I don't believe I can make it round trip to LLNL. 43 miles each way.

What if you stayed off the freeway most of the way?

For example, Saratoga Ave. to San Tomas to Zanker to 237 to 880 to Mission (CA 262/238) to Niles Canyon (CA 84), bypassing the Sunol grade. Continue on Vallecitos (still 84), which is shorter than 680/580, and skirt the south edge of Livermore.

I'm showing my age, but we used to take 84 frequently from the Valley to San Jose, back before 680 existed. It's still a beautiful drive.

Ray

 

[mdh]

I live in the South Bay and I don't believe I can make it round trip to LLNL. 43 miles each way.

What if you stayed off the freeway most of the way?

For example, Saratoga Ave. to San Tomas to Zanker to 237 to 880 to Mission (CA 262/238) to Niles Canyon (CA 84), bypassing the Sunol grade. Continue on Vallecitos (still 84), which is shorter than 680/580, and skirt the south edge of Livermore.

I'm showing my age, but we used to take 84 frequently from the Valley to San Jose, back before 680 existed. It's still a beautiful drive.

Ray

that might be kind of cool!

 

[surfingslovak]

For example, Saratoga Ave. to San Tomas to Zanker to 237 to 880 to Mission (CA 262/238) to Niles Canyon (CA 84), bypassing the Sunol grade. Continue on Vallecitos (still 84), which is shorter than 680/580, and skirt the south edge of Livermore.

Ray, does this look right to you? It's about 47 miles one way.

http://g.co/maps/8crm7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[TEG]

...that might be kind of cool!

Drive Tesla Road by the Vineyards...

 

[planet4ever]

Ray, does this look right to you? It's about 47 miles one way.

http://g.co/maps/8crm7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Personally I would take Mission all the way rather than Driscoll/Osgood/Warm Springs, though I'll admit I've never tried that alternative. I thought it would save a couple of miles and a lot of local traffic to take I-880 and CA-237 instead of continuing south on Warm Springs, Milpitas, Abel and Main to Montague.

You and I both included Niles Canyon which does cost you miles, but it avoids going over the pass (and the Bay Area's only double-double HOV lane), and it's the prettiest part of the drive. Besides, coming down to Fremont I think you can travel the whole way with only the single neutral bubble showing, except for an occasional regen bubble.

Ray