March 28, 2024

Dedicated EV charging corridor planned for I-15 truckers

Steve Smith

Dedicated EV charging corridor planned for I-15 truckers

Truckers traveling between Los Angeles and Las Vegas will soon have access to a dedicated electric charging corridor, as announced by Greenlane Infrastructure on March 27, 2024.

Key details: This ambitious project, supported by Daimler Trucks North America, is set to line I-15 with more than 100 chargers and amenities to ease the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

The corridor will kick off with stations in Colton, Barstow, and Baker, California, expected to expand within the next year.
By late 2024, the Colton site aims to feature 60 chargers, including 400 kW DCFCs for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.

Each site is designed to streamline rest stops with pull-through lanes, facilities, and food options while also preparing for passenger EV charging and future hydrogen refueling.

Looking ahead: Greenlane hopes their project will serve as a benchmark for future EV charging infrastructure.

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