Tesla's new Megacharger network is starting to take shape. This ground-breaking charging infrastructure is a critical component of Tesla's electric freight and consumer vehicle strategy, with one such Megacharger recently sighted at Baker, California.
Recent images shared on Twitter by @RodneyaKent and @Woodland_00 have sparked much speculation about the Baker Megacharger’s potential role in supporting the charging needs of the Semi and Cybertruck.
Future Impact of Megacharger Network Expansion
Physically larger than regular Supercharger stalls, the Megachargers are designed specifically for Tesla's Class 8 all-electric truck and feature a larger, square-shaped plug. Interestingly, the location of the Baker Megacharger suggests it may also serve smaller vehicles such as the Cybertruck.
During the first delivery event of the Tesla Semi last December, Elon Musk and Dan Priestley disclosed that Tesla had developed a megawatt charger for both the Semi and the Cybertruck. The Cybertruck will have a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port as a consumer vehicle. Consequently, it's plausible that some Megachargers may include a NACS plug, or Tesla may release an adapter to ensure the Cybertruck’s compatibility with the Megacharger plug.
The potential compatibility of the Cybertruck with the Megacharger network could prove to be a significant selling point, particularly considering that Tesla's V4 Superchargers are only rated at 350 kW as per a recent Development Proposal.
Video of Megacharger
The Strategic Importance of the Baker Megacharger
This new Megacharger network represents a huge leap forward in EV technology, being both a fascinating piece of Tesla's broader charging infrastructure and integral to facilitating long-haul travel for Tesla's electric vehicles. Baker's location on Freeway 15, a primary transit point between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, makes it an ideal hub for these chargers.
The Megacharger’s liquid-cooled charging cable hints at an infrastructure capable of managing high power levels for the robust batteries of both the Cybertruck and Tesla Semi.
One question remains unanswered is the charging process for Tesla Semis with attached trailers, considering the Megacharger's design seems to necessitate reversing into the station. The Megachargers not only allow Semi and Cybertruck drivers to cover vast distances without the fear of running out of power but also boost the adoption of electric vehicles, marking another milestone in Tesla's visionary journey.
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Like clockwork, it’s time for the opportunity to submit questions for Tesla’s Q1 2025 Earnings Call. Q1 has historically been difficult for Tesla and other auto manufacturers in general, but doom-and-gloom aside, there’s plenty more to be excited about, including upcoming improvements to FSD and the first phase of Tesla’s Robotaxi network.
Earnings Q1 2025 Questions
Tesla is gearing up for its Q1 2025 Earnings Call, providing an opportunity for shareholders to once again submit and vote on questions they want to be addressed during the event. Tesla has already announced the lower-than-expected delivery numbers for Q1 2025, and also held a Public All-Hands Meeting for the first time, so we’re interested to find out what answers to some of these questions during their Q&A session.
Most Popular Questions
When will FSD unsupervised be available for personal use on personally-owned cars?
Is Tesla still on track for releasing “more affordable models” this year? Or will you be focusing on simplified versions to enhance affordability, similar to the RWD Cybertruck?
Robotaxi still on track for this year?
How is Tesla positioning itself to flexibly adapt to global economic risks in the form of tariffs, political biases, etc.?
Regarding the Tesla Optimus pilot line, could you confirm if it is currently operational? If so, what is the current production rate of Optimus bots per week? Additionally, how might the recent tariffs impact the scalability of this production line moving forward?
Did Tesla experience any meaningful changes in order inflow rate in Q1 relating to all of the rumors of “brand damage”?
When will Tesla Insurance be available in all 50 states. I’m from Idaho, and I’m surrounded by states where it is available, but it isn’t available in my state.
How is the company planning to deal with the impact of Elon’s partnership with the current administration?
is there a possibility of a stock split if so what would it be
Questions and voting are conducted through Say, a third-party platform that validates share ownership. Once your ownership is verified, you can use your shares to vote, with your vote weight corresponding to the number of shares you hold. Submitting a question initially gives it votes equivalent to your number of shares.
Below, we also compiled a list of the top questions going into the Earnings Call, which takes place a week from today.
The Earnings Call itself will take place on April 22, at 5:30 PM EDT (2:30 PM PT). Links to the live stream will be made available closer to the event. A recap of the key points will also be provided as usual, so stay tuned for that in the hours after the call.
With Q1 2025 now behind us, another round of Tesla’s Supercharger Voting has wrapped up. The previous vote took place back in December, and we now get to see which locations came out on top.
Let’s take a look at the Q1 2025 winners of the Supercharger Vote:
North America
🇺🇸 Lake Wales, FL
🇺🇸 Henderson, NV
🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN
🇺🇸 Roswell, NM
🇺🇸 Long Beach, CA
🇺🇸 Decatur, IL
🇺🇸 McAlester, OK
Europe
🇬🇧 Bournemouth, United Kingdom
🇮🇹 Bari, Italy
🇵🇱 Wrocław, Poland
🇨🇿 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Asia-Pacific
🇰🇷 Namyangju - South Korea
🇦🇺 Nicholls, Australia
Supercharger Voting Q2 2025
Another quarter means another round of Tesla's Supercharger Voting, giving Tesla owners the chance to influence where new Supercharger sites will be built. Following the Q1 2025 voting round, Tesla is now opening the polls for Q2 2025.
How to Vote
To participate in the Q2 2025 Supercharger Voting, visit the Tesla Supercharger Voting page and sign in to your Tesla account. You can vote for up to five different locations, with a limit of one vote per location, every three months. The most popular Superchargers are displayed on the leaderboard, and you can also suggest new locations for future voting cycles.