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Tesla Semi
General
| Brand: | Tesla |
| Model: | Semi |
| Variant(s): | |
| Trims: | |
| MSRP range:1 | $180,000 - 200,000 USD |
| Parent: | Tesla |
| Tech partner: | |
| Market segment: | |
| Origin: | USA |
| Available: | now |
Body & Design
| Body style: | semi |
| Body variant(s): | |
| Seats: | |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Door Type: | Conventional |
| Roof type: | Panoramic, Fixed tint |
| Roof shades: | None |
| Headlights: | Adaptive Matrix |
| Side mirrors: | Optical |
Performance
| Range WLTP:2 | km |
| Range EPA:2 | 500 mi |
| Top speed: | mph |
| Acceleration: | sec (0-60 mph) |
| Peak power: | HP / kW |
| Peak torque: | ft/lbs |
| Drivetrain: | |
| Motors: | 3 |
| Torque vectoring: |
Battery & Charging
| Chemistry: | NCA |
| Supplier: | Tesla |
| Capacity:3 | 1,000 kWH |
| Battery voltage: | 1,000 V |
| Peak charge rate:4 | 1,000,000 kW |
| Fast charge time (20-80%): | 30 min min |
| AC charge rate:4 | kW |
| Plug & Charge | yes |
| Heat Pump: | yes |
| Preconditioning: | yes |
| V2X: |
Chassis & Dynamics
| Steering type: | Mechanical |
| 4-wheel steering: | |
| Suspension: | Coil springs |
| Damping: | Passive |
Platform & Software-defined
| Platform: | Tesla Gen 3 (EV-Native) |
| Architecture: | Baseline |
| Voltage class: | 1,000 V |
| OTA level: | Full-Vehicle |
| Telemetry level: | Continuous |
| Inverter: | SiC-based |
| ADAS platform: | Tesla FSD (Software-Defined) |
| Compute: | AI4/AI5 |
| Vehicle OS | Tesla OS |
| App: | Tesla App |
Cabin Displays
(Driver instrument panel assumed)
| Center screen: | yes |
| Head-up display: | |
| Passenger screen: | |
| Rear screen(s): | |
| Ceiling/cinematic screen: |
Seating & Comfort
| Seat comfort (front): | Heated + ventilated |
| Seat comfort (rear): | None |
| Lay-flat seats: | No |
| Captain's chairs: | |
| Leather: | No |
| True vegan: | Yes |
Cabin Experience
| Audio system brand: | None |
| Immersive sound: | OEM spatial audio |
| Ambient Lighting: | Dynamic |
| Shade control: | Electrochromic glass |
| Filtration: | HEPA |
| Fragrance system: | None |
| Refrigerator: | None |
Cabin Intelligence & Security
| Entry/Access: | Online account |
| Voice interface: | LLM voice assistant (Grok) |
| Cabin monitoring: | Occupant classification |
| Driver monitoring: | Camera+IR |
| Biometric zone: | None |
| Biometric mode: | None |
| Event recording: | Interior + exterior |
1 see EV Pricing: MSRP vs Real-World Cost
2 see EV Range: EPA vs WLTP vs CLTC and Top 10 Factors Impacting EV Range
3 see Battery Capacity: Gross vs Usable
4 see EV Charging: Speed, Rate, and Time
Fleet Readiness
The Tesla Semi demonstrate suitability for professional and fleet use based on charging behavior, uptime requirements, serviceability, and cost-per-mile considerations that determine whether fleets can scale reliably. See also Fleet Core 10.
Fleet Role Summary: Strong suitability for long-haul and regional freight requiring maximum efficiency and uptime..
Fleet Scores
Read the Fleet Scoring Framework.
Composite Fleet Readiness Score: = 94 / 100
FUS = 94 / 100 - Fleet Utility Score
Duty-cycle versatility, packaging, and real-world usefulness for fleet scenarios.
High uptime potential due to tri motor redundancy
Strong gradeability under full 82,000 lb GCWR
Ideal for fixed route logistics and corridor freight lanes
TCO = 93 / 100 - Total Cost of Ownership Score
Energy cost, maintenance expectations, uptime, and residual value assumptions.
Minimal maintenance complexity compared to ICE tractors
Long service intervals improve fleet operating economics
Battery longevity optimized for high cycle freight use
CCS = 96 / 100 - Charging Convenience Score
Depot charging behavior, public network compatibility, and real-world turn-around speeds.
1 MW charging minimizes dwell times for multi shift operations
Thermal system stabilizes charging behavior under repeated heavy loads
Predictable charge routing through Tesla fleet software
DAX = 90 / 100 - Driver Assistance Experience Score
ADAS capability, stability, and driver workload reduction in fleet contexts.
ADAS tuned for long haul highway operations
Fleet API integration enables deep telemetry and diagnostics
Cab ergonomics reduce driver workload on long duty cycles
Energy & Cost Context
Energy use assumption: 27 kWh / 100 miles in typical mixed urban duty cycles.
Depot energy cost assumption: $0.07 per kWh (off-peak commercial rate).
Estimated cost per full charge: ~ $54.00 (0-100% of usable capacity).
Telematics scope: Full (Tesla Fleet platform)
Autonomy Readiness
This section highlights vehicles, like the Tesla Semi, that are actively used in autonomy pilots or commercial deployments, or that are purpose-built to host autonomous systems, with emphasis on operational context. See also Autonomy Core 15.
Vehicle Summary: Electric Class-8 platform designed for high-duty freight operations, combining centralized compute, continuous telemetry, and depot-based charging aligned with future autonomous trucking..
Autonomy Deployment Profile
- Vehicle Role: Autonomous Freight Platform
- Autonomy Stack Owner: Tesla (OEM)
- Human Controls: Permanent
- Sensor Integration: Fully Integrated
- Autonomy Technology: Vision + Neural
- Power & Thermal Headroom: Autonomy-Optimized
- Service Sector: Commercial
- Deployment Scale: Pilot
- Deployment Maturity: Early Commercial