Pilot and Tesla launch 1.2 MW Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks
Electric Truck Market 2025 to 2032: Electrification Acceleration, Fleet Economics and the Reshaping of Commercial Transport →Pilot Company and Tesla opened their first public Megacharger site in Ellabell, Georgia on October 8, 2026, featuring 6 stalls delivering up to 1.2 MW each. The infrastructure allows a Tesla Semi to regain 60% range in 30 minutes, directly addressing long-haul range anxiety and operational downtime. Three additional locations in California, Texas, and Nevada were announced to open immediately following.
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