Tesla has unveiled new visuals and photos of its production Semi electric trucks, highlighting standard range and long range versions. The company detailed specs including range, powertrain, and manufacturing plans. Volume production is set to begin in the coming months.
Tesla released new visuals on April 17 showcasing two production trims of the Tesla Semi: a standard range version with about 325 miles of range and a longer version offering around 500 miles. Both models feature 4680 battery cells designed to last 1 million miles, fully electric steering assist, beefed-up Cybertruck actuators, and a 48-volt architecture. They use three independent motors on the rear axles delivering up to 800 kW of drive power, with energy consumption at 1.7 kWh per mile and ePTO up to 25 kW, according to the released details from Sawyer Merritt reporting on Tesla's updates. The standard range model has a curb weight under 20,000 pounds, while the long range version weighs 23,000 pounds. Both support fast charging to 60% of range in 30 minutes using MCS 3.2 connectors and boast a turning radius similar to the Model Y for the shorter trim. Tesla also introduced an updated website for the production Semi, emphasizing lower operating costs compared to diesel trucks. The site notes that charging with electricity is cheaper per mile than diesel refueling, with significantly lower maintenance due to simpler electric powertrains and no diesel aftertreatment systems. Operators may achieve positive ROI before standard fleet replacement cycles, aided by remote diagnostics and over-the-air updates. Production of both trims will occur at a new facility next to Giga Nevada, capable of 50,000 Tesla Semis per year when fully ramped.
