| Tesla has filed pre-permits for its first public Semi Megacharger station in San Antonio, Texas, marking a shift from private facilities to accessible infrastructure for third-party fleets, with eight dedicated charging stalls planned at the Flying J Travel Center off Interstate 10 at North Foster Road on the city's east side. This development aligns with Tesla's broader strategy to build a network of 46 public Megacharger locations by early 2027 across states including California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois, aimed at supporting the Tesla Semi's adoption along major freight corridors like Interstate 10. The Tesla Semi, in production since 2022 with volume ramp-up planned for 2026 at a new facility near Gigafactory Nevada, offers up to 500 miles of range and efficiencies around 1.7 kWh per mile, but its growth depends on expanded charging access, previously limited to sites like PepsiCo's Modesto hub and Tesla's own Gigafactories in Nevada and Austin. While no construction timeline is confirmed, this San Antonio site could serve as a model for future installations, potentially accelerating electric trucking by integrating with established truck stops and reducing reliance on private depots. Recent expansions include new Megachargers at PepsiCo facilities in Denver and Charlotte, as well as at Giga Texas, indicating ongoing infrastructure growth to support regional deliveries and testing. |
