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Tesla Semi trucks make a surprise Supercharger visit on way to Fremont factory
Elon Musk’s Tesla Semis were recently sighted at a Supercharger station near Sacramento, CA, before heading into I-80 on a westward route towards the Bay Area.
The two electric trucks were spotted at the Rocklin Supercharger station near Sacramento, which is located roughly halfway between the Fremont factory and Gigafactory 1. As noted by the online community, several Tesla workers seemed to be taking readings from the vehicles as the two electric trucks were parked.
Videos of the Tesla Semis on the Rocklin Supercharger were uploaded by YouTube channel My Tesla Adventure, who was also able to film the two electric trucks taking off into the street. Another YouTuber, going by the handle CWINDOWSsystem32, was also in the area, and he was able to capture the incredibly futuristic sound of the trucks’ four Model 3-derived electric motors as the long-hauler rolled through the streets.
The My Tesla Adventure host opted to follow the two electric trucks in his Tesla Model S as the vehicles entered the freeway. Just like a previous Semi sighting where the long-range variant of the electric truck displayed tire-shredding acceleration, the two massive long-haulers showed impressive speed as they took the ramp onto I-80.
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- Tesla Semi at the Rocklin, CA Supercharger in Sacramento [Photo: My Tesla Adventure via YouTube]
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- Tesla Semi at the Rocklin, CA Supercharger in Sacramento [Photo: My Tesla Adventure via YouTube]
After accelerating to catch up to the two electric trucks, the Model S owner was able to follow the Tesla Semis as they maintained highway speeds. The YouTube channel host stated that the trucks were traveling at about 60 mph.
Interestingly, the matte black short-range Tesla Semi seemed to be carrying a different cargo than the one it was pulling when it was featured on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s personal Instagram page. When Musk posted an image of the electric long-hauler recently, it was pulling a trailer marked P5190683. In this recent sighting, however, it was pulling a trailer marked P41801089.
As we noted in a previous report, Musk’s recent Instagram post featured the two electric trucks ready to deliver battery packs from the Nevada Gigafactory to the Fremont facility. Both the silver Tesla Semi, the company’s 500-mile all-electric long-range hauler and shorter range electric truck in matte black, were featured in Musk’s photo.
Considering that the distance between the two facilities spans just over 250 miles (400 km), both the long-range and shorter range Tesla Semi can presumably travel the entire length of the route without needing to recharge. The over 4,000 feet total elevation drop from Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 and its California factory can also aid the electric long-haulers in successfully completing their runs, as the Tesla Semi’s regenerative braking system would recapture lost energy on descents and result in a range increase in certain areas of the journey.
Tesla is planning for a new 300+ stall Supercharger station that will be an expansion of an existing facility, and the company is planning to add a surprise for the Semi.
The Firebaugh, California Supercharger is currently 72 Superchargers, but Tesla filed for an expansion that will add 232 additional plugs for passenger vehicles, and it also plans to add 16 Semichargers.
This will be the biggest Supercharger station Tesla will have to date, just months after it finished the Supercharger Oasis in Lost Hills, California, which has 168 stalls. This will have 304 total Supercharger stalls, and then the additional 16 Megachargers.
🚨 This Supercharger station will have 304 total stalls and 16 Semichargers following this expansion
Absolutely INSANE size 🔥
This is located on I-5, so many semis will be traveling along this route https://t.co/hM9hdLcWwg
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) January 13, 2026
The Firebaugh Supercharger is located on I-5, which is a major reason for why Tesla has chosen the location for additional Megacharger plug-ins, as Tesla Semi Program Manager Dan Priestley said on X earlier today.
Lots of trucks to electrify on I-5
— Dan Priestley (@danWpriestley) January 13, 2026
The project was revealed by MarcoRP, a Supercharger tracker.
The expansion is a massive signal for charging demand, especially as Tesla’s Superchargers are opened to numerous automakers and are no longer exclusive to the company’s EVs. Additionally, the installation of Megachargers is a good sign to come for the Tesla Semi program, which aims to truly ramp up this year.
Tesla plans to launch production of the Semi later this year.
It could also mean Tesla is going to expand its footprint of large-scale Supercharger projects in the coming years, which would be a big boost as EV adoption continues to soar in the United States.
Tesla has made two big interior changes to several Model Y vehicles in its lineup, and the changes come just as the new model year begins production.
Last year, Tesla launched the Model Y Standard, which separated the previous models into the “Premium” category. The Standard vehicles lack several features, including more premium interior materials, acoustic-lined glass, and storage.
@teslarati There are some BIG differences between the Tesla Model Y Standard and Tesla Model Y Premium #tesla #teslamodely ♬ Sia – Xeptemper
The Model Y “Premium” trims are now getting several new upgrades, which come after the company launched a seven-seat configuration of the vehicle last night in the North American market for an upcharge of $2,500.
The new Model Y seven-seat configuration did not come with just an additional row of seating; it also came with a slew of other goodies that now come standard and were previously only available on the Model Y Performance, which was launched late last year.
All Black Headliner
The new Tesla Model Y Premium trims will now come standard with a black headliner, something that many owners have been requesting for some time.
The previous grey headliner and trim within the vehicle is now gone; it will be all black on all of the Premium trims from here on out, a welcome change:
Credit: Tesla
Larger and Higher Resolution Center Touchscreen
The center touchscreen in the new Model Y Premium configuration is now larger and has a higher resolution than the previous version.
In last year’s Model Y configurations (apart from the Performance), the center touchscreen was 15.4″. Now, Tesla has decided to go with the 16″ version across all Premium trims, which is a nice step up. It was nice to see this in the Performance, but it is really great to see Tesla include this in the Model Y’s more Premium trim levels.
Tesla Model Y Seven Seater
Tesla launched the latest iteration of the seven-seater for the Model Y on Monday night. Traditionally, the Model Y seats five passengers in total, but there were calls for a more spacious version several years ago.
Tesla released it, but it was extremely tight in the back, basically reserving those back seats for only small people or children.
Credit: Tesla
The new configuration looks to be slightly more spacious in the third row, but not as much space as most would require or want. Instead,
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Lufthansa Group to equip Starlink on its 850-aircraft fleet
Under the collaboration, Lufthansa Group will install Starlink technology on both its existing fleet and all newly delivered aircraft, as noted by the group in a press release.
Lufthansa Group has announced a partnership with Starlink that will bring high-speed internet connectivity to every aircraft across all its carriers.
This means that aircraft across the group’s brands, from Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines to Brussels Airlines, would be able to enjoy high-speed internet access using the industry-leading satellite internet solution.
Starlink in-flight internet
Under the collaboration, Lufthansa Group will install Starlink technology on both its existing fleet and all newly delivered aircraft, as noted by the group in a press release.
Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellites are expected to provide significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency than traditional in-flight Wi-Fi, which should enable streaming, online work, and other data-intensive applications for passengers during flights.
Starlink-powered internet is expected to be available on the first commercial flights as early as the second half of 2026. The rollout will continue through the decade, with the entire Lufthansa Group fleet scheduled to be fully equipped with Starlink by 2029. Once complete, no other European airline group will operate more Starlink-connected aircraft.
Free high-speed access
As part of the initiative, Lufthansa Group will offer the new high-speed internet free of charge to all status customers and Travel ID users, regardless of cabin class. Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx shared his expectations for the program.
“In our anniversary year, in which we are celebrating Lufthansa’s 100th birthday, we have decided to introduce a new high-speed internet solution from Starlink for all our airlines. The Lufthansa Group is taking the next step and setting an essential milestone for the premium travel experience of our customers.
“Connectivity on board plays an important role today, and with Starlink, we are not only investing in the best product on the market, but also in the satisfaction of our passengers,” Vranckx said.
Tesla plans for new 300+ stall Supercharger with a special surprise for Semi
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