Tesla (TSLA) has inked a deal with Pilot Travel Centers to install heavy-duty electric truck charging stations at certain Pilot stations along major trucking routes in California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas, where the need for charging is highest.
“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 vice president of alternative fuels at Pilot.
The charging stations will initially only accommodate Tesla (TSLA) semis but may be expanded in the future to be compatible with other heavy-duty EVs.
Construction on the charging network will begin in the first half of 2026 and is expected to be ready for use by this summer.
With more than 900 travel centers in 44 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, Pilot has the largest network of travel centers in North America.
