Tesla has fully activated its massive Supercharger station in Lost Hills, California, featuring 164 stalls powered largely by solar energy. The site, dubbed the Tesla Oasis, became operational just in time for Thanksgiving travels along the Interstate 5 corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It addresses a significant charging infrastructure deficit in the area through an off-grid setup with solar panels and battery storage.
The Lost Hills Supercharger, the largest of its kind globally, spans across a key route on Interstate 5. Construction began after an announcement in October 2024, with the project completing in under eight months. In July 2025, Tesla opened the first phase with 84 stalls, and on November 25, 2025, the remaining stalls were activated, bringing the total to 164—slightly fewer than the initially planned 168.
The station includes 12 pull-through stalls designed for vehicles towing trailers, such as large EVs. Each stall uses V4 dispensers with V3 power electronics, delivering up to 325 kW of charging power. To overcome local grid limitations, Tesla equipped the site with an 11 MW solar photovoltaic system, including ground-mounted panels and canopies, paired with 10 Megapack batteries providing 39 MWh of storage. A small 1.5 MW grid connection exists primarily for future expansions, allowing the site to operate almost entirely on solar power, generating enough energy annually to power about 1,700 homes.
Max de Zegher, Tesla's Director of Charging for North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, highlighted the urgency: “Our forecasts showed a severe charging infrastructure deficit along the San Francisco – Los Angeles corridor for the 2025 holidays and beyond, creating extreme urgency to bring more Superchargers online.” He added that the solar and Megapack setup enabled delivery in under eight months, independent of grid delays. The site is located near an existing 20-stall Supercharger across the highway.
Tesla plans additional large stations, including one with 168 stalls in Coalinga, California, and a 200-stall site in Florida, to expand charging access in rural and high-traffic areas.
