EV Realty Plans New Electric Semi Truck Charging Hub in Inland Empire
The new site at 2151 E. Philadelphia Street aims to support freight operations near Ontario International Airport and major freeways.
EV Realty has announced plans to acquire a new site in the Inland Empire for an electric semi-truck charging hub, aiming to meet rising demand for commercial truck charging infrastructure in Southern California.
What Happened
The company acquired the property at 2151 E. Philadelphia Street, which it describes as located in "the West Coast’s largest and most concentrated warehousing submarket." The site is positioned to serve fleets operating near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as intermodal facilities in Los Angeles and San Bernardino. It is also situated just three miles from Ontario International Airport, a top-10 cargo hub in the United States. Construction at the site is expected to begin early next year, with chargers anticipated to come online before 2028.
Why It Matters
The development addresses critical infrastructure gaps for heavy-duty electrification. EV Realty CEO Patrick Sullivan noted that the region is "the epicenter of truck electrification for this country" and stated that once this site is operational, the company will have 27 MW of simultaneous truck charging capacity between the ports and the Inland Empire. This capacity is significant given that grid availability in Southern California is severely constrained in many areas. The hub features design elements tailored to big-rig drivers, including broad turning areas, easy highway access, and trailer-friendly pull-through configurations. The move comes as record-breaking diesel prices drive more fleets to adopt electric trucks, seeking predictable fuel costs to stabilize operating budgets.
The Bottom Line
EV Realty’s new Inland Empire hub represents a strategic expansion of commercial charging infrastructure, targeting key freight corridors and aiming to alleviate power constraints for fleet operators in the region.
