Pilot Travel Centers has signed an agreement with Tesla to install heavy-duty charging infrastructure for electric trucks at select travel center locations across the United States.

The chargers, designed for Tesla’s Semi trucks, will be deployed along I-5 and I-10 corridors, where the demand for heavy-duty charging is expected to be highest.

The construction is set to begin in the first half of 2026 at Pilot locations in California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, which the first locations set to open this summer.

Centers equipped with Tesla Semi Chargers will host four to eight charging stalls and will leverage Tesla’s V4 cabinet charging technology, delivering up to 1.2 megawatts of power at each stall. Tesla claims in the news release that the majority of a Semi truck’s 500-mile range can be recovered in a 30-minute charge session, matching a normal mandated break period for professional drivers.

The initial rollout will focus on charging for Tesla Semi trucks, though the network may expand in the future to support heavy-duty electric vehicles from other manufacturers.

“Helping to shape the future of energy is a strategic pillar in meeting the needs of our guests and the North American transportation industry,” said Shannon Sturgil, senior vice president, alternative fuels at Pilot. “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.”