In a jaw-dropping announcement that has sent shockwaves across the global transportation industry, Elon Musk has confirmed that the long-awaited Tesla Semi is officially entering mass production — and the details are nothing short of revolutionary.
With a starting price rumored to be around $300,000, this futuristic electric truck isn’t just a machine; it’s a declaration of war against the age of diesel.
According to Musk, the upgraded Tesla Semi will deliver massive savings — up to $200,000 in energy costs within the first three years compared to traditional diesel rigs.
The numbers are so staggering that many logistics companies are already rushing to place orders, fearing they might miss the next industrial revolution. Early partners like PepsiCo, who have been testing the Semi for months, have provided invaluable feedback to refine the truck’s design, performance, and driver experience.
Sources close to Tesla reveal that engineers have spent months fine-tuning the Semi’s battery efficiency, range, and torque, making it one of the most powerful and cost-effective electric trucks ever built. Musk described the upgraded Semi as “a total game-changer,” emphasizing that it’s not just about sustainability — it’s about crushing the competition.
Experts predict that this move could mark the beginning of the end for diesel trucks as Tesla’s entry into large-scale logistics reshapes global transportation. The combination of raw power, futuristic design, and unbeatable savings has positioned Tesla Semi as the new king of the road.
As orders pour in and factories gear up for production, one thing is certain: Elon Musk isn’t just building trucks — he’s building the future.
Musk says yes: Tesla Semi reportedly being pushed toward mass-production
Stephen Edelstein June 12, 2020 Comment Now!
Tesla revealed the Semi back in 2017, and there have been no significant recent updates on its progress.
But Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now pushing to begin “volume production” of the electric semi truck, according to a company memo obtained by CNBC.
In the memo, Musk urged employees to go “all out” on ramping up production, but did not specify a target launch date. He said production of the battery pack and powertrain would take place at Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory, with production of other components “probably occurring in other states.”
Tesla did not directly comment on the CNBC report, but when asked on Twitter is the memo was real, Musk answered with a simple “yes.”Prototype for Tesla Semi electric semi-trailer truck
When he unveiled the Tesla Semi at a private event in November 2017, Musk made some lofty claims. He said the truck would have a range of 500 miles when loaded to the 80,000-pound maximum weight allowed under federal highway regulations for Class 8 trucks. He also promised lower operating costs than diesel trucks, with quicker acceleration.
The 500-mile range is about half that of a typical diesel truck, but far beyond what has been achieved with current battery technology. The battery claims have been puzzling from the start, with no other truck maker able to claim the sort of range numbers Tesla has.
Tesla initially got a lot of big names to sign on to test the Semi, including: Wal-Mart, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, UPS, and DHL. Since then, there’s been no groundswell of Semi sightings for a long time—although at least one prototype has been spotted delivering new Teslas.
Analysts have called Tesla’s focus on a long-haul truck misguided—and that the focus should be on shorter-haul trucks due to a greater cost savings and sheer practicality for charging.