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Tesla 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.

Tesla starts volume production of Semi truck, names PepsiCo, DHL among customers

Tesla held an event at its new Semi factory near Gigafactory Nevada, announcing that the truck is now in volume production and that first deliveries have begun this week. The company said the plant can build up to 50,000 trucks annually and listed new and existing customers including PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, WattEV, ABF, Einride, IMC and OK Produce.