High-power EV charging hits one of the US’s busiest freight routes

Greenlane is taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and it’s heading straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in the US.

The EV truck charging developer says it’s entering Texas with new high-power sites planned in Dallas and Houston along the I-45 corridor. That stretch is a key artery for freight moving between the West Coast, the Midwest, and across the US-Mexico border.

Texas is a major freight hub

The Dallas-Houston corridor sits at the center of multiple major shipping routes, making it one of the highest-volume trucking lanes in the country. That’s exactly why Greenlane is targeting it as it builds out a nationwide network for electric trucks.

The move marks the company’s first step into what’s often called the “Texas triangle,” a region that connects Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio and plays a huge role in US logistics.

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Built for today’s electric trucks – and tomorrow’s

Greenlane says its Texas sites will include six to eight pull-through EV charging lanes, tractor parking, and space for trucks to charge without having to disconnect their trailers.

The chargers will support both CCS connectors used by current electric trucks and megawatt charging system (MCS) connectors designed for next-generation models. That means fleets won’t have to overhaul operations as newer trucks roll out.

The high-power setup is also designed so trucks can recharge during standard driver rest breaks, helping bring charging times closer to what fleets expect from diesel fueling.

Each site will also include parking for drop-and-hook operations and overnight stops, giving fleets more flexibility to keep freight moving around the clock.

Expansion builds on West Coast network

The Texas rollout builds on Greenlane’s growing footprint in California.

Its flagship Greenlane Center in Colton opened in April 2025, and more sites are on the way. A new location in Blythe, California, is expected later this year along the I-10 corridor between Los Angeles and Phoenix. Another site is planned at the Port of Long Beach to support drayage operations and regional and long-haul routes.

Software and uptime are part of the pitch

All of Greenlane’s sites run on its Greenlane Edge platform, which includes tools for both drivers and fleet managers.

The system lets users reserve chargers in advance, track charging sessions in real time, and manage billing in one place. The company says it’s achieved 99% uptime across its network and has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit focused on security and reliability.

As Greenlane expands into Texas and beyond, it says the new sites will use the same operational setup.

Electrek’s Take

This is where the real test starts for electric trucking.

California has been the early proving ground, but Texas is a different beast – longer routes, heavier freight volumes, and far less policy support. If high-power charging can work reliably along a corridor like I-45, it will be a strong signal that electric freight is ready to scale beyond early-adopter markets.

The other thing to consider is timing. Megawatt charging is still ramping up, and fleets are only just starting to deploy trucks that can take advantage of it. Building sites that support both CCS and MCS now feels more like a requirement if site operators want to avoid stranded assets.

In other words, this isn’t just another network expansion; it’s a bet on where US freight is heading next.

Read more: Greenlane launches a second long-haul EV truck corridor pilot

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