Tesla in Midland, TX

Tesla is constructing a new 3,400-square-foot facility at 4037 FM 1788 in Midland, Texas, specifically for EV charging infrastructure and associated electrical equipment. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the state's accessibility program, with an estimated cost of $200,000. This new construction site is located in Midland County, where Tesla serves as both the owner and the design firm of record.

According to the TDLR filing, plan review was completed in April 2026, and construction work started in April 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in April 2027, representing a 365-day build window. This timeline is longer than the median scheduled build window of 243 days for new construction projects in Midland County. The estimated cost per square foot is $59, which is below the county median of $167 per square foot for similar filings.

Tesla is not new to Texas construction filings. The company has six other TDLR-registered projects in the state, including locations in San Antonio, Houston, Fort Stockton, Katy, and Laredo. These other projects have a combined estimated value of $1,220,000. All of these other filings are marked as review complete, indicating a consistent pattern of completed regulatory processes for Tesla’s infrastructure expansion across the state.

The site is situated in ZIP code 79765, a region with a population of approximately 24,125 residents. Census estimates for this area indicate a median household income of $100,844 and a median owner-occupied home value of $299,800. The housing stock in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with about 9,709 housing units. The local labor market in Midland County shows an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent reflecting a stable economic environment for the construction phase.

Third-party sources like Edmunds and Cars.com list used and new Tesla vehicles for sale in the Midland area, highlighting the local market for the brand. However, these listings pertain to vehicle sales rather than the construction of the charging infrastructure itself. The TDLR record confirms that this specific project is privately funded and located on private land for private use, distinct from public utility expansions.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The filing status is Review Complete, meaning the initial regulatory hurdles for design and scope have been cleared. Construction is actively underway or prepared to proceed according to the April 2026 start date, with the final completion target set for the following April.