Tesla is expanding its charging infrastructure to meet increased holiday travel demands on major U.S. highways.
The initiative features the deployment of grid-scale energy storage units to augment charging capacity in high-traffic areas.
The company has established four new Megapack Charger locations, combining mobile Megapack units with pre-fabricated Supercharger stations.
Just arrived at the Cambridge OH location. 15°F currently. Electrician said it’s coming online shortly. @Tesla @fyi @SawyerMerritt pic.twitter.com/XQQyx8SwgD
— Travis Campbell (@travisnow) December 22, 2024
These installations are now operational in strategic locations including Bakersfield and El Centro, California; Primm, Nevada; and Cambridge, Ohio.
Bakersfield and Primm enhance existing Supercharger sites, while El Centro and Cambridge are new standalone facilities with eight and ten stalls, respectively, offering up to 150 kW charging.
This deployment builds upon Tesla’s previous experience with mobile charging solutions, including a recent October installation in Florida following Hurricane Milton.
Tesla’s mobile charging strategy, dating back to 2019, has evolved to include pre-fabricated Supercharger units from its Buffalo, New York Gigafactory, enhancing deployment efficiency.
The pre-fabricated units mark a notable improvement over traditional installations, as demonstrated by Tesla’s North America Director of Charging, Max de Zegher.
These new units combine the charging cabinet, stalls, and structural components into a single pre-assembled system, significantly streamlining installation compared to conventional setups.
This expansion contributes to Tesla’s growing charging network, which reached a milestone of 60,000 Supercharger stalls worldwide in October.
Looking ahead, Tesla plans to launch its V4 Supercharging cabinet in 2025, supporting up to 500 kW for the Cybertruck and 1.2 MW for the electric Semi.
Additionally, Tesla continues to enhance its existing network with several key improvements.
These include the development of more stations featuring pull-through, towing-friendly stalls, and the implementation of longer charging cables to accommodate non-Tesla electric vehicles.
