Tesla Partnered With Forum Mobility for Truck Depots
Tesla will operate public Megacharger stations at three new California electric truck depots.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Tesla has secured a partnership with Forum Mobility to manage charging stations at three new electric truck depots in California. These sites will feature Tesla Megacharger technology to support heavy-duty transport operations.
Why it matters
Rising diesel costs and the need for lower total cost of ownership are driving motor carriers to adopt electric trucks. Tesla is leveraging a partner model to expand its charging footprint without assuming the risks associated with land ownership and construction.
Tesla sells Megacharger units for $188,000 each, providing a 1.2 MW output that recovers 60% of battery range in 30 minutes. The company currently charges $0.08 per kilowatt-hour at its third-party Megacharger locations.
The players
Tesla
This company is a manufacturer of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions that operates the Supercharger and Megacharger networks.
Forum Mobility
This firm manages electric truck depot facilities and provides fleet management services for the logistics industry.
The details
The collaboration involves Forum Mobility managing the real estate at its Francis, Adeline, and Coliseum depots while Tesla operates the charging infrastructure. These sites utilize MCS connectors to deliver high-capacity power to electric fleets.
Timeline
December 2024: FM Harbor depot began operations.
September 10, 2026: Advanced Clean Fleets mandate was repealed.
September 17, 2026: Forum Mobility announced the Tesla partnership.
First half 2027: Expected opening of three new public depots.
Roadmap
This partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward electric logistics as companies seek to insulate operations from volatile diesel prices. It demonstrates how infrastructure providers are scaling capacity by separating real estate ownership from charging technology management.
For fleet operators, the expansion of these depots offers a more predictable cost structure compared to volatile diesel fuel prices. Drivers can expect faster turnaround times at major logistics hubs due to the 1.2 MW power capacity of the new Megacharger units.
The takeaway
The transition to electric heavy-duty trucking is increasingly driven by economic viability rather than regulatory requirements alone. Business owners should evaluate the total cost of ownership against high fossil fuel prices when planning their fleet transitions.
Further reading
Learn more about the infrastructure evolution in our Electric Vehicles section.
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