Pilot and Tesla partner on fleet semi charger network

Pilot Travel Centers has entered into an agreement with Tesla to install Tesla Semi Chargers at select travel center locations, expanding heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure along key freight corridors.

Initial installations will be located along I-5, I-10 and other high-traffic routes where demand for heavy-duty charging is expected to be strongest. Planned locations include California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. The first sites are anticipated to open in summer 2026.

Each participating Pilot location will feature four to eight charging stalls powered by Tesla’s V4 cabinet technology, capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts per stall.

The initial focus of the network will be supporting Tesla Semi trucks, though future expansion could include compatibility with heavy-duty electric vehicles from other manufacturers.

Tesla has indicated that a majority of the Semi’s 500-mile range can be replenished in approximately 30 minutes, aligning with federally mandated driver break periods.

"Heavy-duty charging is yet another extension of our exploration into alternative fuel offerings, and we’re happy to partner with a leader in the space that provides turnkey solutions and deploys them quickly," said Shannon Sturgil, senior vice president, alternative fuels at Pilot.