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Tesla Opens First Public Megacharger for Semi Fleet Customers
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Tesla has officially opened its first publicly accessible high-speed charging station dedicated to electric trucks. Located in Ontario, California, near Los Angeles, the new Megacharger site is now available to Tesla Semi fleet customers, signaling the rollout of a dedicated charging ecosystem for Tesla’s Class 8 electric tractor.
The new station, located at 4265 E. Guasti Road, represents a major step forward in building the infrastructure required for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles. While previous Megachargers were primarily installed at Tesla’s own facilities or at exclusive pilot-customer sites, this new location is the first to be accessible to external Semi fleets.
Tesla has officially opened its first publicly accessible high-speed charging station dedicated to electric trucks. Located in Ontario, California, near Los Angeles, the new Megacharger site is now available to Tesla Semi fleet customers, signaling the rollout of a dedicated charging ecosystem for Tesla’s Class 8 electric tractor.
The new station, located at 4265 E. Guasti Road, represents a major step forward in building the infrastructure required for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles. While previous Megachargers were primarily installed at Tesla’s own facilities or at exclusive pilot-customer sites, this new location is the first to be accessible to external Semi fleets.
This site is part of a larger strategic infrastructure play. Tesla plans to establish a total of 37 dedicated truck charging locations by the end of 2026. In tandem, the company is collaborating with partners like Pilot Travel Centers to install Megachargers along primary US freight corridors.
Each of these hubs will feature multiple charging stalls powered by Tesla’s megawatt-scale technology, engineered specifically to meet the high energy demands of heavy-duty electric rigs. The ultimate goal is to create a dense network along key long-haul routes to make battery-electric trucking economically viable for carriers.
The expansion of the Megacharger network is directly tied to the market launch of the Tesla Semi, which is currently seeing a ramp-up in series production. The electric semi is designed for zero-emission long-haul transport, with a projected range of approximately 500 miles (800 km) depending on the configuration.