Daily EV news · US · 13 March 2026
EV Charging
Tesla opens first customer facing Megacharger station in California as Semi rollout accelerates
Tesla has opened its first public Megacharger station for Semi customers in Ontario, California, delivering 750 kW charging power. The company plans to deploy 66 Megacharger locations across the US, targeting major freight corridors including I-5, I-10, I-95 and I-75, with 37 sites expected operational by end of 2026 and 46 by early 2027. The Ontario site is strategically positioned near the I-10 and I-15 junction and the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, marking the Semi's shift from pilot to commercial operation.
Why it matters
This represents the first commercial heavy duty charging infrastructure deployment by an OEM at megawatt scale, setting a precedent for freight corridor electrification. Procurement teams and CPOs planning depot or en route charging for electric trucks now have a reference point for 750 kW to 1.2 MW charging rollout timelines and site selection in high traffic logistics zones.
Los Angeles plans electric vehicle infrastructure push ahead of 2028 Olympics
Bloomberg reports that Los Angeles is working to electrify transport infrastructure in preparation for hosting the 2028 Olympic Games. The city faces the challenge of expanding EV charging networks and transitioning fleets to meet sustainability commitments tied to the international event. Details on specific deployment targets or investment figures were not provided in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
A major sporting event with global visibility creates procurement deadlines and potential public funding streams for charging infrastructure, offering CPOs and contractors a defined timeline for large scale urban deployments in the Los Angeles metro area.
Pennsylvania awards US$9 million NEVI funding for 12 new EV charging stations along major roadways
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has allocated US$9 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure programme funds to install 12 new charging stations on the state's major routes, adding to US$54 million already invested. Pennsylvania has built 30 NEVI charging stations to date, with 53 more planned or under construction; the first station, opened in December 2023, has delivered over 80,000 charging sessions and supported approximately 9.6 million driven miles.
Why it matters
The award extends a proven corridor buildout model that has already generated high utilisation figures, offering procurement teams a benchmark for station performance and a signal that further NEVI tenders will follow in Pennsylvania. CPOs and contractors can expect continued pipeline activity as the state bridges long distance and community charging networks.
Electric Vehicles
Hampton Roads trials electric buses as transit officials balance emissions cuts with cost and reliability concerns
Transit leaders in Hampton Roads, Virginia, are testing electric buses while evaluating trade offs between cleaner air and the higher upfront costs and operational reliability of battery electric vehicles. The trials form part of wider US transit agency assessments of zero emission bus technology ahead of procurement decisions. No specific fleet sizes, timelines or budget figures were disclosed in the report.
Why it matters
The Hampton Roads pilot reflects the procurement dilemma facing many US transit authorities: federal and state pressure to electrify fleets must be weighed against capital expense, charging infrastructure needs and service continuity risks, all of which shape tender specifications and vendor selection.