Tesla Semi

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The Tesla Semi is an all-electric Class 8 semi-truck designed to offer high efficiency, long range, and lower operating costs compared to traditional diesel trucks.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Class 8 truck
battery electric vehicle
electric semi-truck
announced0To60Acceleration about 5 seconds unloaded
announced0To60AccelerationWithLoad about 20 seconds with 80,000 lb load
announcedBenefit improved total cost of ownership
lower maintenance costs than diesel trucks
reduced emissions compared to diesel trucks
reduced fuel expenditure
announcedGrossVehicleWeightRating 80,000 lb
bodyStyle conventional cab semi-truck
cabConfiguration day cab
chargingStandard Tesla Megacharger
chargingType high-power DC fast charging
claimedRangeVariant 300 miles
500 miles
class Class 8
designer Tesla, Inc.
drivetrain all-electric
energySource lithium-ion battery pack
feature advanced driver-assistance systems
aerodynamic cab design
enhanced Autopilot
integrated navigation and fleet routing
large central touchscreen displays
regenerative braking
safety-focused battery placement
goal improve driver comfort
improve driver safety
reduce fuel costs for trucking companies
reduce greenhouse gas emissions from freight transport
intendedUse long-haul trucking
regional freight
layout battery-electric with multiple electric motors
manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
marketedAs high-efficiency long-range electric truck
marketSegment heavy-duty freight transportation
motorConfiguration four independent electric motors on rear axles
preorderModel reservation-based
seatingConfiguration driver centered with passenger jump seat
steeringPosition center
targetCustomers freight carriers
large retailers
logistics companies
targetedEnergyEfficiency less than 2 kWh per mile
targetedOperatingCost lower than comparable diesel trucks
unveiledAt Tesla Design Studio, Hawthorne, California
unveiledOn 2017-11-16

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