Tesla to run Megachargers at Forum Mobility depots — SkimNews
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- Tesla will operate public Megacharging stations at three Forum Mobility depots in Ontario and Oakland, California, expanding access to its high-power charging network without owning the sites.
- Forum Mobility is building four new heavy-duty electric truck depots in California, with three hosting Tesla-operated Megachargers and one reserved for over 330 Tesla Semis under contract.
- Forum Mobility's depots use pull-through lanes and combine Megawatt Charging System (MCS) with CCS ports, enabling up to 60% charge in 30 minutes for compatible electric trucks.
- Tesla sells its MCS hardware for $188,000 and charges $0.08 per kWh on third-party sites—20% less than its Supercharger for Business rate—while running on an open standard usable by Daimler, Volvo, and Scania trucks.
- Forum Mobility has 25 carrier customers with contracted capacity and over 40 MW of charging online or under construction, with future depots planned for the Inland Empire, Central Valley, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, Seattle/Tacoma, and Chicago.
- The Port of Oakland expressed support for Forum Mobility’s clean truck initiative, highlighting institutional backing for zero-emission freight solutions in key logistics hubs.
Why it matters: Tesla gains scale in heavy-duty charging without real estate costs, while fleets get broader access to fast-charging infrastructure amid rising demand for battery-electric Class 8 trucks. With over 330 Semis already contracted at partner sites and MCS adoption growing, this model accelerates electrification where range and uptime are critical.
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