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Parked at PreFlight (in my non-EV) for the 1st time last week (1/26-1/30). 1st time at the facilitity.
When I arrived on 1/26 I spoke with the on-site Manager. She let me know that if you call ahead they will let you know if the charging spaces are available; but they will not be enforcing the use of the spaces or reserving them – at least not at this time.
There are 4 poles – at the far (top) end of the covered parking garage (you enter at the top end). Each pole has 2 – 120V outlets. They are at the end of the row – so only 2 spaces are directly adjacent to the poles – but 4 could probably reach with standard charging cord.
Only 2 poles are labeled for Charging EV – the other 2 are immediately adjacent; but are not labeled.
When I arrived Saturday – there were 2 EVs charging; and the remaining spaces were all available. When I returned Wednesday – all the spaces were full – and NONE of them were EVs (!!!).
Looks like a good option – but not a guarantee – YET.
ICEd. Both spots were taken by ICE vehicles. Had to stretch my cord two spots over. Not cool.
Parked there now. They were using cones to keep non EVs from taking the spots. I moved the cone and pulled in.
Good question, John. I asked him, and he said that they would not tow or anything drastic like that. He said that during peak demand they would not even issue a notice, which implies that they do leave a note on the windshield when there are other places to park. Time will tell if this turns out to be a problem.
Another note while I’m here … There isn’t anything that you can lock your 110V EVSE to. For example, the conduit is too close up against the column to be able to snake a security cable or chain behind it. I ended up locking mine to my front wheel with the bicycle cable lock that I’d brought, and running power down to it with a heavy gauge extension cord that I’d also brought.
Chris…Did the GM indicate if they would be “enforcing” the use of these spaces by ONLY EV’s?
I exchanged a couple emails with the GM of the facility. They started offering this modest charging capability two months ago. The cones seen in these pictures were not there to block off the spaces for EVs, rather just there while they were doing some sealing of the asphalt. I’m really happy that we finally have EV charging at the airport!