Tesla is planning its first full-scale ‘public’ electrical semi truck charging station, and its website plans give us a primary have a look at it.
With the beginning of quantity manufacturing of the Tesla Semi lastly anticipated towards the tip of the 12 months, Tesla is beginning to plan for methods to cost these vehicles on the roads.
Tesla already constructed such a station, generally known as Megacharger, however it’s positioned subsequent to Gigafactory Nevada and it’s meant for the automaker’s inner fleet of Tesla Semi vehicles.
Now we have additionally seen Tesla deploy a cellular Megacharger final 12 months.
Now, Tesla is seeking to deploy its first everlasting public Megacharger station, based on a allow software uncovered by @MarcoRPi1:
As you’ll be able to see from the location plan, Tesla is planning for 12 stalls with Megachargers that may accommodate the vehicles and their trailers.
Tesla can also be planning “a 1,600 sqft. amenity constructing with a lounge, merchandising machines, restrooms, and parking for workers.”
The deliberate Megacharger goes to be positioned at 19300 S Hamilton Ave, close to town of Carson within the higher Los Angeles space:
It’s strategically positioned alongside the favored 405 and 110 corridors in addition to close to the port of Lengthy Seashore.
Because the identify implies, the Megacharger is anticipated to be able to charging at over 1 MW. Tesla says {that a} Tesla Semi can get well 70 % of its 500-mile vary in half-hour of charging.
Tesla is presently constructing the primary quantity manufacturing line for the Tesla Semi at a brand new manufacturing unit subsequent to Gigafactory Nevada.
Manufacturing is anticipated to start out late this 12 months and ramp as much as quantity manufacturing subsequent 12 months.
Presently, there are just a few dozens Tesla Semi vehicles in operations, primarily in Tesla’s inner fleet, but additionally with a handful of shoppers.
