Tesla Teams Up With Boxabl to Test Modular Amenities at Supercharger Sites

Tesla has spent the last decade obsessing over charging speed, uptime, and network scale. Now the company is zooming in on a quieter part of the ownership experience: what drivers do during the 15 to 30 minutes they are plugged in.

A recently filed SEC document shows Tesla has partnered with Boxabl to design and build a pilot modular structure called a “Micromenity.” Tesla has already issued a purchase order for a complete package covering one unit, signaling that this is an active test rather than a loose concept. The filing was first flagged by Sawyer Merritt.

Details in the document are limited, with plans and specifications redacted, but the direction is clear. Tesla is exploring compact, repeatable buildings that can enhance the charging experience without turning every site into a full service plaza.

This fits a real-world problem Tesla owners know well. Many newer Supercharger locations, especially highway and rural V4 sites, are built where power access is easy but nearby amenities are limited. You get fast charging, but restrooms, shelter, or even a decent place to sit are often missing. A small on-site structure changes that experience immediately.

Tesla has already tested the high-end version of this idea. Flagship Supercharger sites like the 56-stall location in Magnant, France include lounges and dedicated facilities. Those sites work well in dense or high-profile areas, but they are expensive and not practical everywhere. A Micromenity building points to a more modular approach that can be deployed widely.

Based on Tesla’s needs and Boxabl’s capabilities, these structures could realistically house restrooms, vending machines, Wi-Fi-enabled waiting areas, or simple indoor seating. Think of them as a charging pit stop rather than a destination. The goal is comfort and consistency, not luxury.

Boxabl is a practical partner for this type of experiment. The company specializes in prefabricated buildings designed for rapid delivery and installation. Units are built off-site, shipped by truck, and installed quickly, which aligns well with Tesla’s preference for scalable, repeatable systems. The less time spent building on-site, the faster a Supercharger can go live.

There is also a personal connection that brought Boxabl into the public eye. In 2021, reports surfaced that Elon Musk was using a Boxabl Casita near SpaceX’s Texas launch site. Boxabl later confirmed Musk used the unit as a guest house. That moment drove massive attention toward the company and helped validate its modular housing concept in the public eye.

For Tesla owners, this pilot suggests the Supercharger experience is entering a more mature phase. Charging speeds are already competitive with traditional fuel stops for long trips. The next differentiator is comfort, predictability, and convenience.

If this experiment works, future Supercharger stops may come with fewer compromises and fewer awkward walks across empty parking lots. That is a small change with a big impact on daily EV life.

For drivers who spend a lot of time on the road, details like this are what turn charging from a pause into a break worth taking.

Source: DriveTesla
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