What opened in Georgia

Pilot and Tesla said their first heavy-duty Megacharger site opened October 8, 2026, at Pilot #1390, 130 Interstate Exchange Way in Ellabell, Georgia. The location has six charging stalls intended to support battery-electric trucks on major freight corridors.

This is an operating-site milestone, not just a construction announcement. Pilot said 12 additional heavy-duty charging locations are under construction.

Which locations are next

Pilot identified three sites as near completion: Flying J #1071 in Tulare, California, which it said would open October 9; Flying J #553 in Fort Stockton, Texas; and Pilot #341 in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

The companies' broader plan targets selected travel centers along Interstate 5, Interstate 10 and other freight corridors in California, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada and Texas. Each planned location is expected to have four to eight high-power stalls.

What fleets and drivers should verify

Pilot says the stalls use Tesla V4 cabinet technology and can provide up to 1.2 megawatts per stall. Tesla says that output can restore 60% of a Tesla Semi's charge in 30 minutes, but actual charging time will depend on vehicle state, battery conditions, stall availability and operating limits.

Dispatchers should confirm vehicle compatibility, access rules, expected dwell time and alternate charging before routing a truck around a newly opened site. The opening adds corridor infrastructure but does not by itself establish universal access for every heavy-duty electric truck.

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