Introduction
This is a site review from my trip to cover updates to the I-94 east/west corridor. Site visits on November 8, 2024.
Business/Location Name | Weathervane Mall |
Address | 10 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI 49406 |
Network | Red E Charge |
Station Details | One 160kW Dual Port EVSE |
Cost | $0.50/kWh + $0.50 Session fee |
The Weathervane Mall in Douglas, MI station was the 6th charging stop on my trip to check out added charging options along the I-94 corridor. Having charged up at the previous stop, my time here was for only a site review. This site is 1.4 miles from I-196 and first of 3 sites within a couple of miles. (This station opened in December 2023).
Accessibility
This station in the front parking lot of this small strip mall, closest to the road. This site is 1.4 miles from I-196 directly on the Blue Star Highway. The spots are marked for EV charging only. No pull thru options here for anyone pulling a trailer.
Amenities
Very limited amenities at this site.
Dining options include: The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry, Vicki’s Diner
Shopping options include: None
Car-related services (windshield cleaning, air): None
Concentration
This is a single Red E Charge Autel MaxiCharger capable of outputting power to both connectors at the same time. This station is the pull/back into configuration, easy charging with Elektra’s front port location or when backing in with Voltron to charge. This is a good destination site for charging at this destination area location.
Location
I am happy to see that the Detroit based Red E Charge continues to invest in charging throughout the state. This site supports the west site of MI in the Douglas area. At about 195 miles to Detroit and 145 miles to Chicago, this offers a coastal stop. Key in that this site is 45 miles from Grand Rapids.
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Speed
This Autel MaxiCharger is a step up from the ChargePoint CPE 250 units populated for destination charging. The rated 160kW is achieved by using the air-cooled cables in boost mode to provide up to 400 A for short periods of time to match the charging curves of many vehicles. Higher voltage vehicles should be able to take advantage of the output power from these units. The onsite 150 kVA transformer is undersized for the reported 160kW power output.
Summary
Built for expansion, it is good to see electric vehicle mobility supported by continually expanding infrastructure. This site is on par with many of the other Red E Charge sites I reviewed this year.
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