PepsiCo Expanding Tesla Semi Charging Network

Leading the way as Tesla’s primary partner for the Tesla Semi, PepsiCo has announced plans to construct another Tesla Semi Charger site, as revealed in a recent filing uncovered by MarcoRP. These charging sites are crucial for the Tesla Semi as they provide significantly higher power output compared to traditional Superchargers.

Name Change

Interestingly, Tesla has recently shifted its terminology and is now commonly referring to the high-power charging solution for the Semi as Tesla Semi Chargers instead of the previously used “Megachargers.” Regardless of the name change, these chargers are designed to deliver 1.2 megawatts of charging power, enabling the Semi to add hundreds of miles of range in just 30 minutes.

Frito-Lay Site

The newly announced site, located at a Frito-Lay production plant on Hageman Road in Bakersfield, California, will feature eight Tesla Semi Charger stalls along with the necessary electrical equipment. This site will complement PepsiCo’s existing network of chargers in Sacramento and mark an expansion of the Semi’s operational area to Bakersfield.

Notably, the strategic location of the new Frito-Lay charging site, just five miles away from Tesla’s planned public charging complex on Kelton Way, highlights the growing infrastructure to support electric trucking.

Kelton Way Charging Complex

Tesla’s upcoming charging complex in Bakersfield, featuring 72 Supercharger stalls and 18 Semi charger stalls, will provide a significant charging hub for both the public and Tesla’s partners. The planned development of this site emphasizes Tesla’s commitment to expanding high-power charging infrastructure to support electric heavy-duty trucking.

Carson Semi Charger Site

The developments in Bakersfield, along with the existing Semi Charger site near the Port of Long Beach in Carson, demonstrate the ongoing efforts by Tesla and its partners to establish the necessary infrastructure for electric trucking. These dedicated charging sites are essential for the successful adoption of the Tesla Semi and will play a key role in the future of sustainable transportation.