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Tesla has officially launched high-volume production of its long-awaited Tesla Semi electric truck, with versions offering 325 to 500 miles of range per charge, aiming to disrupt the trucking industry despite market and policy challenges.
Tesla begins volume production of the Semi electric truck in 2026, demonstrating customers and engineering details at an event, though key updates like order numbers and prices were not provided.
Tesla Semi is showcased for its energy efficiency, using about 7 times as much energy as a Model Y at 20 times the weight, and is more efficient than comparable diesel trucks.
Tesla has updated the Semi electric truck page, boasting up to 500 miles of range and lower maintenance and operation costs compared to diesel, with deliveries beginning this year.
Tesla has updated the Tesla Semi page, highlighting that it is cheaper to run than diesel trucks, features a Megacharger that can recover 60% of range in 30 minutes, and offers up to 500 miles of range.
The Tesla Semi is an affordable electric semitruck with impressive performance, entering production at a time when Tesla has lost its grip on the global EV market. With a large order from WattEV and production underway, it could be a breakthrough moment for electric trucking.