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WattEV has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 75,000 miles per week of zero-emission freight transport. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability and capability for scaling electrification in heavy-duty transportation. With multiple charging depots, including the first solar-powered charging truck stop in the U.S., WattEV plans to expand its infrastructure by 40% in Southern California and establish operations in Northern California by summer 2025. The company aims for 12,000 electric trucks on California roads by 2030, in partnership with Tesla to enhance its fleet.
Anaheim, California – On April 28, 2025, WattEV, the leading provider of heavy-duty freight electrification services and infrastructure, announced that it had surpassed 75,000 miles per week of zero-emission freight transport. This significant achievement was disclosed during the annual ACT Expo, a prominent clean-truck transportation forum held in Anaheim.
As of March 2025, WattEV reported delivering over three million miles of freight in Southern California. The company has demonstrated both the economic feasibility and scalability of electrifying heavy-duty freight transportation, as noted by its CEO, Salim Youssefzadeh. This milestone underscores WattEV’s ongoing commitment to enhancing sustainability in the freight sector.
WattEV operates five public electric truck charging depots, the most notable of which is located in Bakersfield. This facility is recognized as the first grid-scale, solar-powered charging truck stop in the United States and produces its own emission-free energy. The company intends to replicate this solar-powered charging infrastructure along major freight corridors on the West Coast in anticipation of megawatt charging for production trucks starting in 2026.
In a move to expand its services, WattEV plans to increase its infrastructure capacity in Southern California by 40% in 2025 and is set to begin operations in Northern California by summer 2025. The company has equipped its fleet with trucks that can be charged within 30 minutes, providing a range of up to 500 miles per charge.
By the year 2030, WattEV aims to have 12,000 heavy-duty electric trucks operating on California roads, surpassing earlier growth forecasts. Their ambitious plans include the development of 15 charging sites currently underway, with a longer-term goal of having 100 depots operational by 2035. In response to growing demand from leading logistics companies for timely and cost-effective delivery services, WattEV is strategically enhancing its charging infrastructure.
Additionally, the company has established a partnership with Tesla, finalizing an agreement for the delivery of 40 Tesla Semi electric trucks set for 2026. Through these efforts, WattEV aims to solidify its position in the zero-emission freight transport sector.
On May 4, 2023, WattEV completed the construction of a 26-truck charging plaza at the Port of Long Beach, which is poised to become the largest public truck charging station in the United States. Scheduled to open on May 15, this depot can charge up to 26 trucks concurrently at 360 kilowatts each, offering charging capacity for over 60 trucks daily. The facility is intended for electric trucks transporting goods from Long Beach to locations as far as 94 miles away.
The Long Beach charging plaza will also support operations for a range of Nikola electric trucks, emphasizing WattEV’s commitment to building essential foundations for future charging capabilities. The company’s vision includes developing electrification corridors throughout California, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada, effectively connecting key freight routes for greater efficiency.
The Long Beach depot will simultaneously serve as a platform for additional chargers designed for megawatt charging systems, projected to cut charging times to below 30 minutes. WattEV features a prototype of an MCS charger at the ACT Expo, which signifies a crucial step towards enhancing the transition to zero-emission transport services.
With these advancements and strategic partnerships, WattEV is poised to significantly contribute to the shift towards sustainable freight transportation while addressing the increasing demand for efficient logistics solutions.
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- GlobeNewswire: WattEV Surpassing 75,000 Zero-Emission Miles a Week
- Wikipedia: Electric Truck
- PR Newswire: WattEV to Open Nation’s Largest Heavy-Duty Truck Charging Depot
- Google Search: Zero-Emission Transportation
- CCJ Digital: WattEV Charging Depot Will Power Dozens of Electric Trucks
- Google Scholar: Freight Electrification
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Sustainable Transportation
- Google News: WattEV
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