The world's largest: Tesla plans to build over 400 supercharger stations in California

IT House, March 9 — Tesla is working on building its largest supercharger station ever. Recently, the company submitted plans to build a station with over 400 charging stalls in California, which will make the existing 168-stall supercharger in Los Altos Hills look small by comparison.

The project is an expansion of the existing Eddie World supercharger station in Yermo, California, and will be carried out in multiple phases.

The expansion is located next to the current Eddie World station, which is equipped with 22 outdated V2 and V3 chargers, with a maximum power of only 150 kW. The expansion will be implemented in six phases.

Phase one is set to begin later this year, with the initial construction of 72 V4 chargers. Subsequent phases will gradually add hundreds of stalls, ultimately creating more than 400 new next-generation chargers. Site planning shows that phases 1 through 5 will feature large parking areas along Calico Road, with the design for phase six still to be determined.

According to IT House, the site is strategically located along Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, serving a high-demand corridor with a large flow of electric vehicles.

Within a 20-mile radius, there are already over 200 high-power chargers, including 40 chargers at 250 kW and 120 chargers at 325 kW. Nearby Baker has 96 chargers, but charging congestion still occurs during peak travel times.

In terms of scale, this project will surpass all of Tesla’s existing supercharger stations. The current record holder is the Oasis project in Los Altos Hills, California, which features 164 stalls powered by solar energy and Megapack energy storage. The benchmark station in Barstow has 120 stalls. The Eddie World Phase 2 will be more than twice that size, further solidifying Tesla’s dominance in ultra-high-capacity charging.

The project will integrate charging services with convenience amenities. Building plans show a comprehensive commercial complex, including a 10,100-square-foot cookie-cutter restaurant, a 4,300-square-foot McDonald’s, a 3,800-square-foot convenience store, along with other dining outlets, drive-thru services, outdoor dining areas, and rental spaces.

Design features tailored for electric vehicles include dedicated through-ways for Cybertruck and trailer vehicles, ensuring smooth access for large vehicles and future electric semi-trucks.

This phased construction approach allows for capacity expansion while minimizing operational disruptions. It aligns with Tesla’s overall vision amid the growing popularity of electric vehicles, autonomous taxis, and long-haul transportation needs. Once completed, Eddie World Phase 2 will be more than just a charging station; it will redefine highway service areas, transforming a barren desert exit into a futuristic electric vehicle oasis.