Gary Zhou 
Key Points
- 😮 Tesla is expanding the Megacharger network for the upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck.
- 🔌 Megachargers have a different plug design than regular Superchargers, specifically made for the Tesla Semi.
- 🚚 A Megacharger was spotted in Baker, California, leading to speculation about Cybertruck compatibility.
- 📋 Tesla has developed a MW charger that could potentially work for both the Semi and the Cybertruck.
- 🛠️ The Cybertruck, being a consumer vehicle, is likely to have a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port.
- 🛒 Tesla may release an adapter for the Cybertruck to make it compatible with the Megacharger’s plug.
- 💡 Cybertruck’s compatibility with the Megacharger network could be a selling point for the vehicle.
- ⚡ Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) will be available in a new high-powered charging network across North America, in collaboration with several other automakers.
- 📍 The joint venture aims to install 30,000 high-powered charge points in urban areas and highways.
- 🛣️ Hyundai and Lucid are considering adopting Tesla NACS connectors for their electric vehicles.
Tesla is actively working on the Megacharger network for its upcoming Semi truck, even before mass production has begun. Recently, a Megacharger was spotted at Baker, California. These chargers stand out due to their larger size compared to regular Supercharger stalls, and they feature a unique square-shaped plug specifically designed for the Tesla Semi.
The Megacharger sighted at Baker, California is quite interesting since the space it was installed in seemed like it was intended for smaller vehicles like the Cybertruck. Interestingly enough, CEO Elon Musk and Semi truck engineering executive Dan Priestley noted during the vehicle’s first delivery event last December that Tesla had developed a MW charger that could be used for both the Semi and the Cybertruck.
The Cybertruck is a consumer vehicle, so it would most likely be equipped with an NACS port. With this in mind, it may be safe to assume that some of Tesla’s Megachargers would be fitted with an NACS plug as well. Tesla may also release an adapter for the Cybertruck that would allow the all-electric pickup truck to be compatible with the Megacharger’s plug, similar to the Magic Jack.
The Cybertruck’s compatibility with the Megacharger network could very well become a selling point for the vehicle. Even Tesla’s V4 Superchargers, after all, seem to be rated at 350 kW, as per a Development Proposal.
“This combined Planning Statement and Design and Access Statement supports a planning application made by Tesla Motors Ltd for the development of 36no. EV charging units (16no. ultra-rapid V4 superchargers (350kw) & 20no. ChargePoint 6000 series EV chargers (22kw)), associated equipment cabinets, substation and associated electrical infrastructure. All charging units are universal and can be used by any EV user,” the proposal read.
