WattEV adds Tesla Semis to Port of Long Beach ZEV Fleet
WattEV closed 2024 with 2 million miles of electric heavy-duty freight movement in Southern California, the company announced.

WattEV plans to plans to include Tesla Gen-IV chargers at its depots while growing its fleet with Semis in 2026 and beyond.
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WattEV has reached an agreement with Tesla to take delivery of 40 Semi heavy-duty electric trucks in 2026, the company announced.
As part of the agreement, WattEV has taken delivery of two Semis to expand its freight-hauling service range in 2025.
This represents the first use of Tesla Semis at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the nation’s largest port complex.
A High-Mileage Duty Cycle
“We’re glad to see Tesla Semis deployed at Port of Long Beach,” said Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach. “This is another step forward towards increased adoption and our commitment to elimination of heavy-duty freight emissions at the port.”
WattEV has been a leader in developing the freight electrification market with a growing network of charging depots in California.
“Tesla Semi is the only truck in the market that can deliver 500 miles on a single charge, with superb energy efficiency and fast charging,” said Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO of WattEV.
He said thatWattEV is focused on a high-mileage duty cycle, achieving as much as 550 miles a day on certain routes in California.
The company plans to include Tesla Gen-IV chargers at its depots while growing its fleet with Semis in 2026 and beyond.
“We’ve been future-proofing all our charging depots to allow for the transition from CCS charging to megawatt charging with MCS,” Youssefzadeh added. “Our collaboration with Tesla is another major milestone as we expand our network to electrify freight on more routes throughout California and beyond.”
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