Truck stop operator Pilot Travel Centers has entered into an agreement with Tesla to install charging stations for Tesla’s Semi heavy-duty electric trucks.

The Tesla charging stations will be built at select Pilot locations in California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, along I-5, I-10 and “several major corridors where the need for heavy-duty charging is highest.” The first sites are expected to open in Summer 2026.

Each location will host four to eight charging stalls featuring Tesla’s V4 cabinet charging technology, which can deliver up to 1.2 megawatts of power at each stall.

Pilot says that in the future, the sites may be expanded to be compatible with heavy-duty electric vehicles from other manufacturers.

“Heavy-duty charging is yet another extension of our exploration into alternative fuel offerings, and we’re happy to partner with a leader in the space that provides turnkey solutions and deploys them quickly,” said Shannon Sturgil, Senior VP, Alternative Fuels at Pilot.

Source: Pilot Travel Centers