Tesla has announced the delivery of 50 Semi electric trucks to Chicago. While the company did not officially name the recipient, the order corresponds to a deal with HMD Trucking, a carrier founded in 1998 that currently operates a fleet of over 650 vehicles.
The transaction is valued at approximately $15 million, equating to roughly $300 000 per truck. HMD Trucking received its first unit on November 2 and is currently installing its own charging infrastructure to support local operations in the Chicago area.
During summer testing, the company reported an average energy consumption of 1.74 kWh per mile. This performance aligns with Tesla’s stated specifications of 1.7 kWh per mile. The trucks will primarily be used for local routes, marking a significant test for the vehicles in Midwest winter conditions.
Tesla’s production facility in Sparks, Nevada, is designed for an annual capacity of 50 000 units, though the company has not disclosed specific production schedules. The order book includes significant commitments from companies such as Einride, WattEV, and IMC Logistics, alongside a 2 500-truck agreement with the ZET SCALE alliance.
