I-10 Electric Vehicle Charging Corridor Unveiled by Greenlane
Greenlane Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Corridor Along I-10
Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, NextEra Energy, and BlackRock, is set to install over 40 EV chargers as part of a new electric vehicle (EV) charging corridor along Interstate 10, connecting Southern California to Phoenix, Arizona.
The corridor, spanning just under 250 miles, is anchored by the recently opened Greenlane Center in Colton, California. This facility boasts more than 40 high-speed chargers, designed to cater to the high-power needs of Class 8 battery-electric trucks that travel more than 500 miles per day.
Additional charging facilities are planned in Blythe, California, and the Greater Phoenix area. These strategic locations ensure charging stations are positioned every 60 to 90 miles, making it efficient for long-haul freight operations.
The primary customers for the charging sites are electrified commercial fleets of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. The corridor specifically supports these types of trucks, with partners like Windrose Technology validating the range and charging speeds needed for single-charge trips across this stretch.
Windrose Technology, an electric truck Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), has already validated the viability of long-haul electric trucking through successful single-charge journeys using Greenlane's infrastructure. The R700 Class 8 electric semi-truck by Windrose Technology boasts a 700+ kWh battery pack capacity, a dual charging time of 38 minutes on average, and an average range of 420 miles.
The chargers along this corridor will be a combination of high-speed 400 kW and 1000 kW pull-through lane units. They will support both Combined Charging System (CCS) and Megawatt charging needs. Direct current fast charging (DCFC) is critical to minimize downtime for rapid turnarounds.
It's worth noting that the project timeline is still being finalized, but the hope is that the charging sites will be up and running before the end of 2026. The charging sites will be open to the public and will have a charging fee associated with them. Charging times vary and depend on factors such as battery type, vehicle charge state, and charger power level.
Electric trucking carriers Nevoya and Einride will utilize Greenlane's infrastructure for customer pilot programs. This collaboration aims to pave the way for a more sustainable future in freight transport along this key route.
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