Big Rigs · California · November 7, 2026

Forum Mobility Adds Two Megawatt Chargers Near Long Beach Port

By Big Rig Daily Staff

Forum Mobility announced two megawatt charging units at its FM Harbor truck depot in the Port of Long Beach gateway, with a ribbon-cutting event held Nov. 5. The announcement and Tesla North's coverage describe initial charging by a customer's production Tesla Semi. Sources: Forum Mobility via PR Newswire; Tesla North.

The company's charging and operating-cost statements are claims from the operator, not independent performance tests. The existence of two units should not be confused with completion of the company's broader planned charging network.

The operator's claims

Forum Mobility says the chargers can restore up to 60% of a Tesla Semi's range in about 30 minutes. The phrase up to matters: it is not a guarantee that every vehicle and charging session will deliver the same result.

The company's chief executive also claimed electricity could provide fueling at a cost 40% below diesel. The company announcement does not turn that comparison into a universal saving for every fleet. A carrier's actual costs depend on its operating arrangement.

The company described the installation as the start of a larger plan involving 30 megawatts of charging over the next few months. Planned capacity and installed units are different measures. The article reports the two chargers announced at FM Harbor without claiming that all planned capacity is already operating.

Reservations are not deployed trucks

The source report says Forum Mobility has 25 carriers signed up and reservations associated with more than 330 Tesla Semis. Reservations do not establish that all of those trucks have been delivered or are currently using the depot.

For port trucking, the announcement concerns infrastructure at a specific gateway location. It does not establish unrestricted access for every truck, universal connector compatibility or a public charging price. Those details require the operator's current service terms rather than an assumption based on the ribbon cutting.

The owner-operator profit calculator offers a separate way to compare operating assumptions; it does not validate a market price or a company cost claim.

FAQ

Are all 30 megawatts of planned charging already installed?

No. The company described two initial units and a broader planned rollout. The plan should not be reported as completed construction.

Is the 30-minute charging figure independently verified?

No. It is an operator claim of up to 60% range restoration in about 30 minutes, not an independent test result or a promise for every session.

What charging-access information would a port fleet need before assigning an electric semi to a regular route?

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