GoKawiilTesla starts volume production of Semi truck at new Nevada plant
Tesla has begun volume production of its Semi electric truck at a new factory next to Gigafactory Nevada, with first units already delivered to customers. The Sparks, Nevada plant can eventually build 50,000 trucks a year, and Tesla named PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL and other companies among buyers. The Semi comes in Standard Range (325 miles) and Long Range (500 miles) versions, using 4680 battery cells and an 822 kWh pack.
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This shifts the Semi from a limited pilot program, which began with a small PepsiCo delivery in 2022, into a real commercial product years after its 2017 unveiling. The stated efficiency improvements, cutting energy use to about 1,700 Wh/mile, suggest Tesla has found ways to extend range without adding battery weight, which could help pricing and margins. Tesla has not disclosed current pricing or reservation totals, leaving open how competitive the truck will be against rivals in the electric heavy-duty segment.
- Tesla's Sparks, Nevada plant is designed to eventually produce 50,000 Semis annually.
- Customers named include PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, WattEV, ABF Freight, Einride, IMC Logistics and OK Produce.
- The truck now uses 4680 battery cells and an 822 kWh pack, with energy use reduced to about 1,700 Wh/mile.
Source: techspot.com — Skye Jacobs, 2026-09-25
Published there as: “Tesla Semi enters volume production after years of delays”
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