Overview
- Elon Musk said on X that the Class 8 Tesla Semi will enter high‑volume production in 2026.
- Tesla’s updated site lists two trims: Standard Range at 325 miles and Long Range at 500 miles, both rated at 1.7 kWh/mile with three rear motors delivering up to 800 kW and MCS 3.2 fast charging to 60% in 30 minutes; the Long Range supports 1.2 MW peak charging.
- Customer quotes show indicative pricing of about $250,000 for Standard Range and about $290,000 for Long Range, though Tesla has not published an official MSRP.
- California’s HVIP has provisionally reserved nearly $165 million for roughly 992 Tesla Semis, with final payments contingent on CARB approval and actual deliveries.
- Tesla’s dedicated Semi factory near Gigafactory Nevada is slated for initial assembly in the first half of 2026 with a ramp in the second half, targeting up to 50,000 units annually at full capacity.