What You Need To Know About Tesla’ Nearly Ready Semi
The upcoming release of the electrified Tesla Semi-Truck should have people paying close attention
In the recent past it seems that tech giant Tesla routinely has some project or new electric car/feature they are about to unveil to great fanfare. Next up is the company’s electric semi-trucks, which are expected to have their first units delivered in less than two months. What should investors and customers expect from this significant project? Here’s what’s known so far.
Musk first publicly mentioned the Tesla Semi as part of his Master Plan II all the way back in 2016. It was then that he explained why the project would fill a significant need:
“In addition to consumer vehicles, there are two other types of electric vehicle needed: heavy-duty trucks and high passenger-density urban transport. Both are in the early stages of development at Tesla and should be ready for unveiling next year. We believe the Tesla Semi will deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”
Tesla began taking Semi orders in 2017, with production expected to start in 2019. At the time, pricing was estimated to be in the range of $150,000-$200,000 per Semi…
