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Pilot Travel Centers to Host Tesla Semi Chargers on Major U.S. Freight Corridors

High‑power V4 units promise 30‑minute top‑ups tailored to long‑haul operations.

Overview

  • Construction is slated to begin in the first half of 2026 with the first stations opening in summer 2026 across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
  • Sites will be located along Interstate 5, Interstate 10 and other high‑demand routes, each offering four to eight stalls capable of up to 1.2 megawatts per stall.
  • Tesla says the setup can recover most of a Semi’s 500‑mile range in about 30 minutes, aligning with federally mandated driver break times.
  • The network will initially serve Tesla Semis with potential expansion to other heavy‑duty electric trucks indicated by Pilot.
  • Tesla targets volume Semi production in 2026 at its Northern Nevada factory as it tests a redesigned model, while DHL expects to begin receiving trucks in the second half of 2026.