Every Tesla Semi Megacharger location — open, permitted, and coming soon. Plus charging speeds, charge times, and everything fleet operators need to know. Updated as new sites open and permits are filed.
| Metric | Tesla Semi Megacharger | Diesel Fuel Stop |
|---|---|---|
| Stop duration | ~30 min (to 70%) | 15–25 min (fuel only) |
| Fits in driver rest break | Yes — mandatory 30 min break | Yes |
| Estimated cost per stop | ~$40–60 | ~$200–300 |
| Tailpipe emissions | Zero | High (CO₂, NOx) |
| Peak power delivered | 1.2 MW | N/A |
| Estimated annual fuel saving | $60,000–$80,000 per truck | Baseline |
The Tesla Semi uses a dedicated charging system called the Megacharger, capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts of power — far beyond what any passenger EV charger can deliver. At peak speed, the Semi can recover enough range for several hundred miles of freight operation in about 30 minutes. That's the number that matters to fleet operators: the charge fits inside the federally mandated 30-minute driver rest break, meaning the truck and driver stop at the same time. No additional downtime.
At 1.2MW peak charging speed, the Tesla Semi reaches approximately 70% charge in 30 minutes. For a Long Range Semi with a 500-mile range, that's over 300 miles of range recovered in a single rest stop. For regional routes — which represent the majority of Class 8 freight — many operations complete a full shift and return to a depot charger overnight, making en-route public Megacharger stops optional rather than required.
Two charging strategies are emerging across pilot operators:
The Megacharger network is in its earliest phase of public deployment. The first public site outside a Tesla factory opened in Los Angeles in early 2026, delivering 750 kW to Semi customers. Permitted sites are already filed in Texas, pointing to expansion along Southern U.S. freight corridors. As mass production ramps through 2026, the network is expected to grow alongside truck deliveries — Tesla's infrastructure build typically accelerates once vehicle volume justifies the investment.
Every new Megacharger location we confirm or track is listed on this page. Open locations, permitted sites, and coming-soon announcements are all tracked here as they're reported — check the map above and the location cards for the latest.
For the complete Tesla Semi specification breakdown — range at full load, payload capacity, drag coefficient, battery specs, and real-world pilot efficiency data — see our full Tesla Semi specs page. It covers everything from the 500-mile Long Range to the 325-mile Standard Range trim, including head-to-head comparisons with diesel Class 8 trucks.