Tesla has expanded its Semi charging infrastructure with the installation of a new Megacharger at Giga Texas. This is the first Megacharger at a Tesla facility beyond the station at Giga Nevada, where the Semi trucks are built.
The newly installed charger is located near the outbound car lot and was first spotted in a drone flyover of the site by Brad Sloan. (h/t: @SawyerMerritt) Unlike the Megacharger station at Giga Nevada, which can accommodate up to four Semi trucks, this site features just a single stall. With its small size, and being the only Megacharger in Texas, it is designed for “bobtail” configurations—trucks without trailers—rather than the pull-through design commonly used for long-haul trucking.
Dan Priestley, head of Tesla’s Semi program, explained that charging setups vary based on site operations. Priestley noted that bobtail charging is often optimal for locations where trucks are domiciled and charged between shifts, whereas pull-through configurations are better suited for on-road charging or situations where the tractor and trailer remain connected.
While this is the second Megacharger installed at a Tesla site, the Megacharger network has expanded beyond company-operated locations, with installations at several PepsiCo depots in California.
The company has also announced plans to significantly expand its network and deploy 46 public Megacharger stations by early 2027, aiming to facilitate long-haul electric trucking across North America. These stations will be strategically located along major freight corridors, mostly across the southern part of the country.
Tesla is currently building a high-volume Semi factory at Giga Nevada. The first trucks are expected to roll off the production line later this year, with volume production being reached in 2026.
You can watch the full drone flyover on YouTube.
