Semicharger - Houston TX - Sam Houston Pkwy

Tesla Inc is constructing a new Semicharger facility at 1104 1/2 Sam Houston Parkway in Houston. The project involves the new construction of EV charging infrastructure and associated electrical equipment on a 2,000 sq ft footprint. The estimated cost for this privately funded build is $400,000.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed plan review in January 2026. Construction work is scheduled to start in February 2026 and is scheduled to finish in February 2027. This timeline represents a 384-day build window, which is longer than the 219-day median for similar new construction filings in Harris County.

Project Scope and Cost

The scope of work is strictly limited to the installation of charging hardware and the necessary electrical systems to support it. At $200 per square foot, the cost efficiency of this project is above the county median of $88 per square foot for new construction. However, the total estimated cost of $400,000 remains below the Harris County median of $750,000 for projects of this type.

Tesla Inc serves as both the owner and the design firm of record. This registration is part of a broader portfolio of accessibility projects filed by the company. In the last 24 months, Tesla has registered six other projects in Texas, including locations in Dallas, Laredo, Mesquite, Mission, and Waxahachie. These additional filings total $1,140,000 and are all marked as review complete.

The site is located in ZIP code 77032, an area with a population of approximately 13,536 residents. Census estimates indicate a median household income of $36,731 and a median owner-occupied home value of $122,900. The housing stock in this specific ZIP code is primarily renter-occupied. Nearby registered projects in the same area include industrial building renovations and new construction for various commercial entities.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The TDLR status is Review Complete, confirming that the design meets state accessibility standards before construction begins. The project is on private land for private use, and no public funding is involved in the installation of this charging infrastructure.