California Hub Now Charges 200 Electric Semi Trucks Daily

The busiest freight corridors in America just got a whole lot cleaner.

WattEV's charging depot in San Bernardino, California completed a major expansion last week that lets it charge up to 200 electric semi trucks every single day. The site now handles the same daily volume as a traditional diesel truck stop, but with zero emissions.

The upgrade goes beyond just adding more chargers. The depot now features cutting-edge megawatt charging stations that can power up compatible trucks at lightning speed, making electric trucking as convenient as diesel.

CEO Salim Youssefzadeh says the expansion was driven by demand. The site currently uses about 700 megawatt hours of electricity each month, creating the need to more than double capacity.

The numbers tell the story of real growth. WattEV added 30 new standard charging ports and six ultra-fast megawatt ports to the existing 24 ports. Total charging capacity now exceeds 11 megawatts, enough to keep a large fleet running around the clock.

Location matters too. San Bernardino sits at the heart of some of the nation's busiest freight routes, connecting the Port of Long Beach to distribution centers across Southern California. This makes it the perfect testing ground for proving electric trucks can handle real commercial work.

WattEV doesn't just provide charging infrastructure. The company runs its own fleet of battery electric semi trucks and offers a complete Truck-as-a-Service program. Local carriers and logistics companies can essentially rent electric trucks with charging and maintenance included, removing the biggest barriers to going electric.

The Ripple Effect

This expansion proves electric trucking has moved beyond the experimental phase. When a charging site needs to double capacity because of sustained demand, it signals that fleet operators are ready to ditch diesel for good.

The timing couldn't be better for air quality in the Inland Empire, an area that has struggled with some of the worst pollution in the nation. Every electric semi that charges at this depot means cleaner air for nearby communities.

WattEV plans to keep growing its network throughout 2026, extending from Long Beach north to Bakersfield. As more charging hubs come online, the electric trucking ecosystem gets stronger and more practical for long-haul routes.

The company's success shows that when you build reliable infrastructure and make it easy for businesses to switch, they will. Other operators are watching closely, and many are likely planning their own electric transitions based on what's working in San Bernardino.

The future of freight is charging up in California, one truck at a time.