Tesla has officially begun deliveries of its all-electric Semi truck, marking the end of a development period that began with the vehicle's initial reveal in 2017. The company hosted an event at a new dedicated manufacturing facility located next to its existing Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.
The production plant is designed to reach an annual capacity of 50 000 trucks, aiming for a rate of 1 000 units per week. This expansion is expected to generate 3 000 local jobs. The most advanced version of the Semi is projected to cover 500 miles on a single charge, with a price point just under $300 000 before incentives.
Engineering updates include a weight reduction of approximately 1 000 pounds and a simplified drive axle design that now requires only one type of oil instead of three. The company also replaced the original pop-out side windows with standard roll-down versions to improve compatibility with external infrastructure.
Tesla is currently developing a network of megawatt charging stations to support the fleet. During the event, executives demonstrated a charging session where a Semi battery increased from 3% to 60% capacity. While partial automation features are currently absent, the company plans to integrate them in the near future.
