Tesla to Unveil World's Largest Supercharger Sites in Florida and California

Tesla is set to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by constructing the world's largest Supercharger station in Florida, boasting over 200 stalls, alongside a pioneering 164-stall site in California. This expansion reflects Tesla's commitment to enhancing EV accessibility and sustainability, with both projects incorporating state-of-the-art technology and renewable energy sources.

Tesla's Ambitious Expansion: Launching the Largest Supercharger Stations Nationwide

According to Teslarati, site plans filed during a pre-application meeting with Osceola County last month, Tesla intends to build a Supercharger station in Yeehaw Junction with more than 200 charging stalls, as shown in the preliminary draft of the site. The plans shared by X user MarcoRPi1 on Saturday will be located at 3010 State Rd. 60, just off exit 193 on the Florida Turnpike and near the junction with I-95.

While the plans are still preliminary, they show approximately 160 V3 charging stalls and 40 standalone stalls, with eight pull-through stalls for trailers. Marco says the site will be built in three phases, progressively opening stalls.

According to the document, GPD Group Inc. is managing construction on the project, and the site may also include up to four Megapacks, as shown near the electrical cabinets in the draft.

Tesla filed plans for a 164-stall Supercharger station in Kern County, California, which would be more significant than any current station. Currently, some of the largest stations include the Harris Ranch Supercharger in Coalinga, California, with 98 stalls, followed by a Supercharger in Quartzsite, Arizona, with 84 stalls.

The announcement comes as Tesla has begun expanding Supercharger access to other electric vehicle (EV) brands, with the company opening stations to Ford and Rivian last month. The automaker is also expected to expand the Supercharger network to include other EVs from General Motors (GM), Polestar, and parent company Volvo. Tesla has also been working on a unique Supercharger with a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles, California, which will have two screens, a 1950s-style restaurant, and approximately 32 charging stalls.

Tesla Advances Supercharger Network with Solar-Powered Stations and Unique Features

In a February report, MarcoRPi1, an X user and longtime Supercharger scout, discovered a construction application for the site on Monday. The application shows site plans for 164 stalls in Kern County. The project is dubbed a Supercharger station and microgrid, and it will include solar canopies, drive-through stalls, and most likely some Tesla Megapacks to store solar power.

The site plans near Lost Hills off Highway 46 near the junction with I-5 include up to 16 pull-through stalls and solar canopies above each parking spot. Marco believes Tesla is also working on a solar farm north of the charging stations, citing plans showing a "maintenance gate" and a 150-foot designation. However, he adds that the claim still needs to be confirmed.

The Harris Ranch Supercharger in Coalinga, California, has the most stalls (98), followed by an 84-stall Supercharger in Quartzsite, Arizona.

Tesla is rapidly expanding its Supercharger network, surpassing 2,000 active stations in the United States in October. As of the time of writing, supercharger.info reported 2,728 active Supercharger stations in the United States, with up to 3,004 across North America.

In addition to some of the company's more significant Supercharger sites, Tesla is building a one-of-a-kind station in Los Angeles, including a diner and a drive-in theater. The location, which is currently being constructed in East Hollywood, has been discussed by CEO Elon Musk since 2018 and will feature short clips from the greatest films of all time. It will also have a 1950s-style theme with rock music and servers on roller skates.

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