Tesla’s Semi finally enters production, nine years after it was shown

Tesla has begun customer deliveries of its Semi truck, showcasing a new 1.8 million-square-foot factory with a 50,000-truck annual capacity. The facility features advanced manufacturing technologies, including automated battery production and a high-capacity electrified monorail system. Tesla has redesigned the Semi for high-volume production, improving efficiency, reliability, and reducing costs.

Tesla began delivering its Semi trucks to customers, including PepsiCo, DHL, and U.S. Foods, nine years after initial plans. The long-range variant has a 500-mile range, and the standard version has 325 miles. Tesla aims to produce 50,000 Semis annually, with deliveries starting despite previous delays. The company did not disclose pricing or production volumes during the announcement.

Tesla has started volume production of its Semi electric truck at a Nevada facility, with capacity for 50,000 trucks annually. Customers include PepsiCo, DHL, and others. The Semi offers two range options (325 or 500 miles) and features improved battery, powertrain, and charging systems. Tesla aims to have 30 charging locations by year-end, targeting fleet operators with lower operating costs.

Tesla opened its first high-volume electric Semi truck factory in Nevada, aiming for 50,000 trucks annually. The plant will create over 3,000 jobs. Tesla was chosen by ZET SCALE for 2,500 trucks, with Einride ordering 500 more. The Semi offers 325-500 miles per charge, and Tesla plans to add Full Self-Driving technology by 2026-2027.

Tesla has begun mass production of its Semi electric truck, nine years after its initial announcement. The Semi offers 325 or 500 miles of range, depending on the model, and features improved battery technology. Tesla claims the truck is cheaper to operate than diesel alternatives, with a 95% uptime rate in 2024. The production model weighs under 23,000 pounds and is priced at $260,000 for the Standard Range and $290,000 for the Long Range.

The EU postponed a vote on Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' to December at the earliest. The Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles will continue discussions on the Dutch request for EU-wide approval. Tesla had anticipated a vote in October. The approval requires support from 15 EU member states representing 65% of the bloc's population, which may be challenging due to opposition from several countries.