Tesla ramps up efforts to support its Semi electric trucks with a new public charging network. The automaker plans to install 46 megacharger stations by 2027, significantly expanding its charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles.
On Wednesday, electric vehicle news outlet Electrek reported that Dan Priestley, Tesla’s Semi program lead, announced the ambitious plan at the ACT Expo, a major clean transportation event.
Priestley shared that Tesla’s electric trucks have logged 12.7 million km (7.9 million miles), with over 26 trucks surpassing 160,000 km (99,000 miles). This marks an increase from the 12 million km (7.5 million miles) reported in September, highlighting the Semi’s commercial potential. Priestley also announced plans to equip the trucks with a 25 kW power take-off (PTO) feature to power external systems like refrigerated trailers.
While Tesla’s existing Supercharger network serves passenger vehicles well, it isn’t designed for large commercial trucks. To address this, Tesla has installed megacharger stations at select customer and partner locations. This announcement signals a broader push to create a public charging network for long-haul electric truck operations.
Tesla has announced plans to begin mass production of Semi trucks at its Nevada factory in 2026. Despite multiple delays since the original 2019 target, the company is accelerating the development of dedicated charging infrastructure to support the long-haul transportation sector.
