From EVwire · Simon Alvarez · · 1m 20s
Pilot Tesla Open First Megacharger Site
Pilot and Tesla launch first Megacharger site in Ellabell, GA, with three more opening soon.
In brief
Pilot and Tesla launch first Megacharger site in Ellabell, GA, with three more opening soon. Pilot and Tesla opened their first Megacharger site in Ellabell, Georgia, with three additional locations set to open by October 9. Originally reported by EVwire.
Pilot and Tesla open first Megacharger site
Pilot and Tesla opened their first Megacharger site at a Pilot travel center in Ellabell, Georgia, with six heavy-duty charging stalls now live for Tesla Semi operators.
Three more Megacharger sites opening soon
Flying J #1071 in Tulare, California, opening October 9; Flying J #553 in Fort Stockton, Texas; Pilot #341 in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
1.2 MW charging capacity per stall
Each Megacharger stall delivers up to 1.2 MW, enough for a Tesla Semi to recover 60% of its charge in about 30 minutes.
Pilot's senior vice president on charging
Shannon Sturgil, Pilot's senior vice president of alternative fuels, said the sites pair heavy-duty charging with the amenities truckers already rely on.
Tesla's expansion east
Jason Gies, Tesla's business development leader, described the two Georgia openings as part of a bigger push east to connect major freight corridors.
Next steps for Megacharger network
Twelve more Megacharger locations are under construction, with three close to opening by October 9.
What to remember
Pilot and Tesla opened their first Megacharger site in Ellabell, Georgia, with three additional locations set to open by October 9.
