
Lost Hills, California – Tesla has officially activated the world's largest Supercharger station in Lost Hills, California, featuring an impressive 164 charging stalls. The massive facility, powered primarily by 11 megawatts of solar panels and 10 Megapack batteries providing 39 megawatt-hours of energy storage, is strategically located along the Interstate 5 corridor, a vital route between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The opening addresses a critical need for robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the region, particularly ahead of peak travel periods like Thanksgiving.
The site's reliance on solar power and battery storage allowed for rapid deployment, circumventing potential delays associated with traditional grid upgrades. Max de Zegher, Tesla's director of charging across several regions, stated in an X post, "Yes, the largest Supercharger in the world is powered by the sun." He further explained that forecasts indicated a severe charging infrastructure deficit along the corridor for the 2025 holidays, necessitating a solution that could be brought online swiftly.
Construction of the "Oasis" Supercharger began in October 2024, with the first 84 stalls becoming operational in July 2025. The full 164-stall capacity is now available, significantly surpassing Tesla's previous largest site, a 120-stall station in Barstow, California. This development underscores Tesla's vertically integrated strategy, utilizing its own energy systems alongside its charging hardware to create a nearly self-sufficient charging hub.
The Lost Hills Supercharger is designed to alleviate congestion and provide reliable charging for thousands of electric vehicles daily. Its innovative solar-plus-storage model serves as a blueprint for future charging infrastructure, demonstrating how large-scale, sustainable EV charging can be rapidly deployed to meet growing demand. The facility is expected to be a key stop for travelers, especially those embarking on long-distance journeys across California.