A first production electric truck, the Tesla Semi, has appeared at the new factory in Nevada.

Tesla Semi – the first serial launch of an electric truck

Elon Musk is known for often promising things that don’t always get delivered on time. However, in the case of the start of mass production of Tesla’s electric trucks, the company was able to meet its goal. Last week Tesla posted a photo of the new plant’s team in Nevada next to the first serial Semi.

A brief history of the project

* 2017 – the Semi prototype was first shown to the public.
* Since then the project has become a “long‑term” one, lagging only behind the second generation Roadster in terms of delays.
* It was planned that serial production would start in 2019, but dates kept shifting.
* In late 2022 the company handed several Semi units over to PepsiCo for testing.
* Since then small‑batch assembly has continued on an experimental line in Nevada, while a full plant for mass production is being built nearby.

Technical specifications and prices

By February of this year Tesla had finalized the specs for serial models:

Both versions are powered by 1,072 hp, support fast charging from a 1.2 MW terminal (up to 60 % in ~30 min). For the U.S. market these are the most competitive prices among electric mainline tractors.

Planned production

The new Nevada plant is designed to produce up to 50,000 Semi per year. This year it plans to assemble between 5,000 and 15,000 units, gradually increasing volume. The site’s advantage is its proximity to traction battery manufacturing, reducing logistics costs.

Thus Tesla has finally rolled out serial production of the Semi, turning a long‑awaited project into reality and offering competitive prices in the electric truck market.