Tesla launched high-volume production of the Tesla Semi at its Nevada factory, which can build 50,000 trucks annually. The redesigned truck features 4680 battery cells, electric steering, and a new thermal system, with deliveries starting now to customers including PepsiCo, DHL, and US Foods. Tesla emphasizes vertical integration and claims the Semi offers lower operating costs than diesel trucks through cheaper electricity versus fuel.
Tesla delivered its first all-electric Semi trucks after a decade of delays since the 2017 reveal, with a new factory in Reno capable of producing 50,000 trucks annually. The long-range version travels 500+ miles per charge and costs nearly $300,000 before incentives, addressing heavy-truck emissions which account for 16% of total trucking emissions despite being just 1% of vehicles on the road.