Jay Leno's video details redesigned Tesla Semi features

March 23, 2026

Jay Leno has released a 47-minute video showcasing the redesigned Tesla Semi, featuring Tesla's Dan Priestley and Woodhaus. Priestley revealed key updates including weight reduction and new components. The video provides insights into the truck's engineering improvements.

On March 23, 2026, Jay Leno released a 47-minute video on his Garage YouTube channel, examining the redesigned Tesla Semi alongside Tesla representatives Dan Priestley (@danWpriestley) and Woodhaus (@woodhaus2). The video highlights several engineering advancements in the updated truck compared to the previous Tesla Semi model. Priestley stated, 'We cut about 1,000 lbs out of the truck (vs previous Tesla Semi).'

Sources

• https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/2036131120438198517
• https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/2036126552929247697

Tesla's @danWpriestley has revealed more information abbot the redesigned Tesla Semi:

• Now uses fully electric steering assist (vs hydraulic before)
• Uses beefed up Cybertruck actuators
• 48 volt architecture
• 4680 cells, designed to last 1M miles

via Jay Leno's Garage pic.twitter.com/xh6rZ9mZ0q

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) March 23, 2026

NEWS: Jay Leno has just released a 47 minute video going over the new redesigned @Tesla Semi with @danWpriestley and @woodhaus2.

Dan: "We cut about 1,000 lbs out of the truck (vs previous Tesla Semi)."

Link to video below. pic.twitter.com/UZxYGJecxt

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) March 23, 2026