Tesla recently revealed its plans for an expansive Megacharger network in North America to support the upcoming Semi. Now the automaker has indicated it is also gearing up for a major expansion of its Semi Megacharging infrastructure in Europe.
In a recent LinkedIn post, David Forer, Tesla’s Senior Project Developer for Charging, revealed the company is hiring a dedicated Business Development lead for Commercial Charging in Central Europe. The role, based in Munich, will focus on closing large-scale deals across Tesla’s entire commercial charging portfolio — including both Supercharging and Megacharging. (via @TheEVuniverse)
While Tesla’s Supercharger network is already well established across Europe, Megachargers — the ultra-high-power chargers designed for the Tesla Semi — have so far been deployed exclusively in the United States. The Semi itself is also currently operating only on U.S. roads.
The reference to Megacharging in a Central Europe-focused commercial role strongly indicates Tesla is getting closer to bringing the Semi and the required charging infrastructure to the region.
Tesla Megachargers Coming to Europe
Megachargers are purpose-built to handle the immense energy demands of the Tesla Semi, enabling rapid charging for long-haul freight operations. These systems deliver up to 1.2 megawatts (MW), far more power than traditional passenger vehicle Superchargers that peak at 500 kilowatts (kW) for true V4 Superchargers or 325 kW or 250 kW for the more common V3.5 and V3 stations respectively.
Tesla has already installed Megachargers at select pilot locations in the United States, including facilities used by early Semi customers like PepsiCo. With mass production of the Tesla Semi ramping up at Giga Nevada this year, international expansion of charging infrastructure is the logical next step.
Preparing for Tesla Semi in Europe
Tesla has previously indicated that the Semi would eventually expand to Europe, and it makes sense as it is one of the largest freight markets in the world, with strict emissions regulations pushing fleets toward electrification at an accelerated pace compared to North America.
However, the bigger question is timing. As we noted Tesla is set to begin mass production of the Semi at Giga Nevada this year, with plans to eventually ramp output to 50,000 units annually. Those early production volumes will be focused on North America, while Tesla works through the regulatory process to certify the Semi for European roads.
Tesla has been working to get the Semi approved in Europe since at least late 2024, so hopefully the timeline for certification is quicker than that for Full Self-Driving (FSD), which is still waiting.
