Tesla charing stations are typically tucked away in the corner of a large parking lot or hidden deep in the back of a rest stop. What most maps won't show however, is that this particular station is located in an elevated lot, which is essentially the roof of Woody's Smokehouse - Northbound (#1) directly across from the Shell gas station (#2).
While the restaurant / gas station is located on St. Mary's St just off of I-45, one will still need to turn into N Fwy Service Road and drive up a slight incline hill to reach the lot. The supercharging site has a dozen Tesla stalls charging at 250kw along with another dozen stalls dedicated to Rivian vehicles. The lot is expansive -- great for space but less so when heat is bouncing off the concrete in full force.
The other bit of good news? Woody's Smokehouse is kind of cool. Without going too hard into a review, they've got a good mix of spacious bathrooms, souvenirs for last minute gifts, and a nice selection of BBQ and comfort foods. I'm never going to be mad about stopping to charge the vehicle while perusing all there is to see at Woody's.
Not all charging stations / rest stops are created equal but I have to give this Centerville stop a thumbs up for being more than adequate. It's not too crowded and there are bins for garbage disposal. Iny my book, it is a legit destination for charging, resting, and feasting.
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(#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/woodys-smokehouse-northbound-centerville
(#2) Not to be confused with the *other* Woody's Smokehouse that is *also* next to a Shell gas station about 100 feet away. I wish I was kidding. read more