Here’s the Tesla Semi… again

Key Points:

• Tesla has begun volume production of its long-awaited Semi truck as of April 2026, nearly a decade after its initial 2017 concept reveal, with a new factory capable of producing 50,000 trucks annually near Gigafactory Nevada.
• The Semi is offered in two versions: a Standard Range with 325 miles and a Long Range with 500 miles of range at full load, featuring significant weight reductions and efficiency improvements using Tesla’s in-house 4680 battery cells.
• Tesla announced several major customers including PepsiCo, DHL, and Einride, but did not disclose order numbers or updated pricing, though the Long Range version is rumored to cost around $290,000.
• The truck incorporates numerous engineering advancements such as redesigned powertrain components, electric power steering for better maneuverability, and a new thermal management system shared with the Cybertruck.
• Tesla is expanding its Megacharger network to support fast charging of the Semi’s large 822 kWh battery, aiming for over 30 stations by year-end, and emphasizes the Semi’s lower total cost of ownership and higher uptime compared to diesel trucks.