Tesla is set to build an extensive network of Megachargers across North America and Europe for its Semi truck

Although the current Megacharger network for Tesla’s Semi truck is limited to just a couple of operational locations—one near Stockton, California, and the other close to Reno, Nevada—this is set to change substantially in the near future. As can be seen on the company’s own website, Tesla has added 64 new locations marked with the label “Coming Soon“, which point to a rapid expansion of the network of ultra-fast charging stations dedicated exclusively to its Semi truck.

Tesla’s intentions in this regard were already made quite clear in the company’s latest fourth-quarter shareholder report, which already included a map with 37 new locations for installing Megachargers with their commissioning planned for this same year. The increase now to 64 locations may probably be the result of an additional push by the company toward its Megacharger network.

Looking at the geographic distribution of these locations, a considerable number of them stand out in California, with a total of 18 sites out of the 64 announced. Texas, however, follows very closely with 17 locations. Both states therefore add up to 35 locations and more than 50 percent of the total.

Other states that will host new Megacharger stations are Washington, Georgia and Florida. Chicago is also emerging as an important hub, with four planned locations. With the expansion of this charging network, the main objective Tesla seeks to achieve is establishing reliable charging corridors that enable long-distance routes across the entire United States, effectively connecting the main freight transport routes.

Everything is ready for the start of its series production

The Semi truck from Tesla recently received an update to its design and specifications, including its load capacity at a power output that can reach 1.2 megawatts. This electric truck will be available in two versions, with standard or long-range battery range. In the first case it is estimated to cover up to 325 miles on a single full charge—524 km—while in the second the range will increase to 500 miles—805 km.

Although Tesla has not disclosed the exact size of the battery packs, they are estimated to be around 550 kWh for the standard version and 875 kWh for the long-range version. Both versions can also recover around 60 percent of their total range in just 30 minutes.

Finally, it should be noted that Tesla’s plans for expanding its Megacharger network are not limited exclusively to North America, and also look toward Europe. In a recent interview shared on X, Elon Musk himself confirmed that a European version of the Semi is in preparation and could arrive this coming year. This latter launch, like in North America, will be accompanied by an expansion of the company’s charging network.