Tesla’s Semi finally enters production, nine years after it was unveiled
Tesla has begun volume production of the Semi at Gigafactory Nevada, with first deliveries this week, nine years after it was originally shown, and rates it at up to 500 miles of range and 1.2 megawatts of charging. It has already installed over 100 megawatt-capable stalls at 21 European sites, although the truck is not expected in Europe until 2027.
Key Highlights:
- Range: Tesla (get the details) rates the Long Range at 500 miles and the Standard Range at 325 miles, both at 1.7 kWh per mile (with conditions).
- Charging: The truck charges at up to 1.2 megawatts, adding 60% of range in 30 minutes.
- European Expansion: Tesla is installing 100+ megawatt chargers across five European markets despite the truck's 2027 arrival date.
- Battery Capacity: A California Air Resources Board filing reveals 822 kWh for the Long Range and 548 kWh for the Standard, figures not previously disclosed by Tesla.
- Largest Order: Einride ordered 500 Semis, the largest deployment announced globally, to operate in multiple US states.
- Market Opportunity: Despite high pump prices, a coalition of shipping companies ordered 2,500 Semis this week, highlighting growing demand for electric trucks.