Performance & Range
Tesla Semi Range SpecsRange
| Long Range version | 500 miles |
| At max GCW (82,000 lbs) — real-world confirmed | 500 miles |
| Half load (~60,000 lbs) | ~600 miles |
| Standard Range version | 325 miles |
| Energy consumption (official) | 1.7 kWh/mile |
| Real-world avg (pilot data) | 1.64 kWh/mile |
| Battery cell | In-house 4680 (switched from 2170) |
Performance
| 0–60 mph (unloaded) | ~12.5 seconds |
| 0–60 mph (loaded) | ~24 seconds (Tesla / Priestley, Top Gear Tech tour, Sept 2026) |
| Top speed | 70 mph |
| Drag coefficient | 0.40 Cd |
| Weight vs previous version | ~1,000 lbs lighter |
Charging
| Peak charge rate | 1.2 MW |
| Charge to 60% (approx) | ~30 minutes |
| Charger type | Megacharger (Semi-dedicated) |
| Electrical architecture | 48-volt |
| Steering system | Fully electric assist |
Dimensions & Payload
| Gross Combined Weight (GCW) | 82,000 lbs |
| Tractor Length (Long Range) | ~245 in (20.4 ft) |
| Tractor Length (Standard Range) | ~220 in (18.3 ft) |
| Overall Width | ~102 in (8.5 ft) |
| Cab Height (High Roof) | ~162 in (13.5 ft) |
| Cab Height (Low Roof) | ~138 in (11.5 ft) |
| Wheelbase (Long Range) | Extended — 3 battery packs |
| Curb Weight (Long Range) | ~23,000 lbs |
| Curb Weight (Standard Range) | <20,000 lbs |
| Max Payload (Standard Range) | ~48,000 lbs |
| Max Payload (Long Range) | ~45,000 lbs |
| Cab configuration | Day cab, central driver seat |
| Mirrors | Camera-based system |
| Actuators | Cybertruck-spec |
| Class | Class 8 |
Tesla Semi vs Diesel — Head to Head
Tesla Semi vs DieselClass 8 comparison — Tesla Semi vs conventional diesel truck
| Metric | Tesla Semi | Diesel Class 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per mile | 1.64 kWh | ~5.5 kWh equiv. |
| Estimated fuel cost/mile | ~$0.20–0.34 depot · ~$0.60 public network | ~$0.95 U.S. avg · ~$1.24 California |
| Tailpipe emissions | Zero | High (CO₂, NOx, particulates) |
| Speed on 3% grade (loaded) | ~65 mph | ~50 mph |
| Pilot program uptime | 98% (YTD 2026) | Varies by fleet |
| Service turnaround | 80% within 24 hours | Days (dealer dependent) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.40 Cd | ~0.65–0.70 Cd |
Real-World Pilot Efficiency Data
Tesla Semi kWh per mile — real worldMone Transport
1.64
kWh / mile
4,700+ miles · Texas & U.S.-Mexico border routes
ArcBest / ABF Freight
1.55
kWh / mile
4,494 miles · incl. Donner Pass at 7,200 ft elevation · 2 trucks purchased 2025
PepsiCo
1.70
kWh / mile
North American fleet · ongoing operations
DHL / Saia
1.72
kWh / mile
Multi-route · varied real-world conditions
Tesla Semi Fleet Orders — 2026 Tracker
Updated October 2026Each 
icon = 10 trucks · Data from public announcements · ZET SCALE figure reflects alliance-wide Class 8 order across multiple OEMs, not a confirmed Tesla-only allocation · Updated as new orders are confirmed
icon = 10 trucks · Data from public announcements · ZET SCALE figure reflects alliance-wide Class 8 order across multiple OEMs, not a confirmed Tesla-only allocation · Updated as new orders are confirmedEinride
World's largest Tesla Semi deployment to date. 500 trucks rolling out in phases, with about 75 in 2026 and the remainder by the end of 2027, running on Einride's Saga AI freight-capacity-as-a-service platform — serving Amazon and other customers across key North American freight corridors.
500
Trucks
~$145M
Fleet size — each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks= 500 trucksFirst Delivery
Sept 2026
Full Fleet
End of 2027
Platform
Einride Saga AI
Deliveries Underway
Not counted in the totals above. Based on the Sparks, NV rollout event and the Semi lot, as of Oct 12, 2026.
WattEV
Largest single electric truck deployment in California history. 300+ trucks under joint program with the Port of Oakland. New MCS charging hubs in Oakland, Fresno, Stockton & Sacramento.
370
Trucks
~$100M
Fleet size — each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks= 370 trucksFirst Delivery
2026 (50 units)
Full Fleet
End of 2027
Port Partnership
300+ @ Oakland
Big F Transport
Ordered 40 Semis after a single demo. Previously ran 9 eCascadias out of the Port of Long Beach. Drivers love the ride. CFOs love the TCO.
40
Trucks
~$11.6M est.
Fleet size — each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks= 40 trucksCatalyst
Single Demo
Prior Fleet
9 eCascadias
Charging
MCS via Forum Mobility
NICA Container Freight Line
Family-owned operator serving Ports of Long Beach, LA, and Houston. Committing to 20 new Semis — fully operational by early 2027.
20
Trucks
~$5.8M est.
Fleet size — each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks= 20 trucksOperational
Early 2027
Operation
Port Drayage
CEO
Jacky Lopez
QX Logistix (via Forum Mobility)
Southern California logistics company adding 20 Tesla Semis to its fleet, operating from Forum Mobility’s electric truck charging depot in Rancho Dominguez once the site opens in early 2027. Trucks will run port drayage, middle-mile freight, and regional deliveries between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and QX Logistix’s warehouse network — short, predictable routes ideal for depot-based battery-electric Class 8 operations.
20
Trucks
~$5.8M est.
Fleet size — each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks= 20 trucksOperational
Early 2027
Operation
Port Drayage · Middle-Mile
Charging
Forum Mobility Depot — Rancho Dominguez
President
Christopher Carey Jr.
MDB Transportation
Active pilot using a Tesla Semi for port drayage in California — testing efficiency, performance, range, charging, payload, and productivity in cargo container transport from ports to distribution centers.
Pilot
In Progress
Order expected
Pilot underwayUse Case
Port → DC
Testing
Range · Payload · Charging
Status
Active Pilot
King Fio Trucking
Family-owned customs bonded drayage carrier based in Long Beach, California. Services the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, plus railyards and warehouses. Runs ~30 trucks from 3 locations and has shifted toward zero-emission operations. Per owner Jennie Abarca: “The future of trucking is electric, and we’re excited to lead the charge.”
20
Trucks
~$5.8M est.
Fleet Size — Each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks = 20 trucksCatalyst
Zero-Emission Commitment
Operations
LA & LB Ports · Railyards
Fleet Size
~30 trucks · 3 locations
ArcBest / ABF Freight
One of the largest U.S. LTL carriers, operating over 240 service centers nationwide. ArcBest ran a pilot with two Tesla Semis in 2024–2025, logging 4,494 miles at 1.55 kWh/mile including the 7,200-foot Donner Pass climb. Drivers praised visibility, comfort, and performance. Following positive results, ArcBest purchased two Semi trucks for California line-haul operations with planned extension into Reno, Nevada.
2
Trucks
Purchased 2025 · ~$580K est.
Fleet Size — Each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks
= 2 trucks
Efficiency
1.55 kWh/mile
Operations
California · Reno, NV
Use Case
LTL Line Haul
IMC Logistics
The country’s largest marine drayage operator is adding 50 Tesla Semis to its California operations — split between Standard Range for local port drayage and Long Range for hauls between Southern California and inland destinations. Latest build-out of IMC’s multi-technology fleet, which already runs battery-electric, hydrogen fuel-cell, and renewable-diesel trucks side by side depending on the route. One of the new Semis was on display this week at the Intermodal EXPO in Long Beach. IMC frames it as a blended approach to sustainable drayage rather than a bet on a single technology — choosing whichever zero- or lower-emission option fits a given route and customer’s needs.
50
Trucks
~$13.8M est.
Fleet size — each icon = 10 trucks
icon = 10 trucks= 50 trucksTrim Split
Standard + Long Range
Fleet Strategy
Multi-Technology Blend
Also Runs
BEV · H2 Fuel Cell · Renewable Diesel
ZET SCALE Alliance (Tesla named Primary OEM)
The largest electric truck order in U.S. history. ZET SCALE — a new shippers’ alliance — has committed to 2,500 Class 8 e-trucks, with Tesla Semi named primary truckmaker through an independently run competitive RFP scored on price, range, charging capability, and production capacity. Kenworth, RIDE, and Volvo are named secondary OEMs that carriers in the alliance can also select — meaning the full 2,500 will not all be Semis, but Tesla holds the lead position. The alliance’s stated ambition runs to 10,000 trucks and beyond over time.
“The Tesla Semi is designed for lower cost per mile operations than diesel. ZET SCALE’s goals are exciting because they take the operational cost advantage and predictability that electricity provides and amplifies it at scale. We are proud to have been the primary selection in this RFP and look forward to giving shippers and carriers a new competitive edge.”
— Dan Priestley, Director, Tesla Semi Program
— Dan Priestley, Director, Tesla Semi Program
2,500
Alliance Order (up to)
Not exclusively Tesla
Selection Method
Independent Competitive RFP
Long-Term Target
10,000+ Trucks
Structure
Multi-OEM Shipper Alliance
🇪🇺Tesla Semi Fleet European Orders — 2026 Tracker
Updated October 2026European order book opened following the IAA Transportation 2026 specs reveal in Hannover · Demos running first half of 2027, broader deliveries late 2027 · First EU trucks ship from the Nevada factory · Updated as new orders are confirmed
🇨🇭Käppeli Logistik
The first known European order for the Tesla Semi. Käppeli, a Swiss logistics and trucking firm, converted a seven-year-old reservation into a firm purchase order at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany — with the truck expected to join its fleet in 2027. Käppeli’s Mike Ritter placed the original pre-order back in 2019 during a visit to Tesla’s Fremont, California factory. Käppeli already runs electric trucks in Switzerland and built the country’s first public e-truck charger — a company with real institutional electric freight experience, not a first-time buyer testing the waters.
Confirmed
Fleet Size Undisclosed
Delivery: 2027
Order confirmed, count TBDOriginal Reservation
2019 · Fremont, CA
Firm Order Placed
IAA Hannover 2026
Prior EV Experience
First Public E-Truck Charger in Switzerland
Tesla Semi Incentives & Rebate Programs
Federal · State · Port Programs$1B+
Total Available Funding
$340K
Max Per Truck (NYTVIP)
8
Active Programs
Stackable
HVIP + CFR (CA Only)
Programs listed reflect publicly announced funding. First-come, first-served — act early.
Open Programs
Accepting Applications
Open · Port of Los Angeles
Port of LA ZE Truck Incentive
Zero-Emission Truck Purchasing Incentive Program
$300K
Max per truck
$75M total program funding
Up to $24M per fleet
Requires purchasing 10+ battery-electric Class 8 trucks
Licensed Motor Carriers (Port Drayage Truck Registry) only
Applications open through Dec 3, 2026
Open · California
California HVIP
Hybrid & Zero-Emission Truck & Bus Voucher Incentive Project
$120K
Base voucher per Class 8 truck ($150K drayage)
$100M+ total program funding
$120K base ($150K drayage) · ~$165M reserved
Public and private applicants eligible
First-come, first-served
Open · Oregon
ZERO Fleet
Zero Emission Rebates for Oregon Fleets
$120K
Max per Semi truck
$17M+ total program funding
All Oregon fleets eligible
First-come, first-served
Scrapping not required
Open · Washington
WAZIP
Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program
$175K
Per Class 8 electric truck
$112M total program funding
Long Range Tesla Semi eligible for full $175K
First-come, first-served
Upcoming Programs
Opening Soon
Launching · Fall 2026
Clean Ports Voucher
Clean Ports Voucher Incentive Program — NY/NJ/Baltimore
$230K
Per Class 8 drayage truck
$39M program via CALSTART
Ports of NY, NJ & Baltimore eligible
Charging infrastructure funding also expected
First-come, first-served
Pending · Date to be confirmed
California CFR
California Clean Fuel Rewards Program
$200M
Total funding expected
Per-truck funding amount TBD
All California fleets expected to be eligible
First-come, first-served voucher style
Future Programs
Waitlisted or Pending Funding
Waitlisted · New Jersey
NJZIP
New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program
$242K
Max per Semi truck
$175K–$242,750 per truck
Public and private applicants eligible
Scrapping not required
Closed · Pending Funding · New York
NYTVIP
New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program
$340K
Max per Semi truck — highest available
$200K–$340K per truck
Public and private applicants eligible
Scrapping not required
About the Tesla Semi
Tesla Semi Range — What 500 Miles Actually Means
The Tesla Semi Long Range achieves 500 miles on a single charge at a full 82,000 lb gross combined weight — the maximum legal limit for U.S. freight operations. That's not a light-load figure or a lab result. It's 500 miles hauling real freight at highway speeds. For most regional and long-haul routes, a single charge covers the full trip.
Tesla Semi Charging — The 1.2MW Megacharger
Tesla built a dedicated charging network for the Semi called Megachargers, capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts of power. That means the Semi can recover roughly 60% of its charge in about 30 minutes — fast enough to fit within a federally mandated driver rest break. The first public Semi Megacharger opened in Ontario, CA in 2026, and as of October 2026 seven public sites are open across California and Georgia, with more Pilot and Flying J locations on the way. See the full Megacharger map.
Tesla Semi vs Diesel — The Economics
A diesel Class 8 truck consumes the energy equivalent of roughly 5.5 kWh per mile. The Tesla Semi averages 1.64 kWh per mile in real-world pilot operations — about three times more efficient. Charging at a depot runs roughly $0.20–0.34 per mile, and about $0.60 per mile on Tesla's public Megacharger network. Diesel at the EIA's week-of-Oct-5 average of $6.199 per gallon works out to about $0.95 per mile nationally and roughly $1.24 per mile in California ($8.082 per gallon). That is a saving of about $0.60–0.75 per mile on depot charging, or $300,000+ over 500,000 miles.
Tesla Semi Dimensions — Length, Width, Height & Wheelbase
The Tesla Semi Long Range measures approximately 245 inches (20.4 ft) in length, 102 inches (8.5 ft) wide, and 162 inches (13.5 ft) tall in high-roof configuration. The Standard Range is shorter at approximately 220 inches (18.3 ft) due to the absence of the third battery pack. Both variants are Class 8 trucks rated to 82,000 lbs gross combination weight. The low-roof option stands at approximately 138 inches (11.5 ft) — designed for tankers, flatbeds, and local delivery routes where overhead clearance is a concern.
Tesla Semi Technical Specifications — Complete Reference
Key Tesla Semi technical specifications for 2026: tri-motor rear-wheel drive with one efficiency axle and one torque axle (dual motors), 4680 cylindrical cells with NMCA chemistry, 48V electrical architecture, ethernet communications, fully electric steering assist, MCS 3.2 charging at up to 1,200 kW (1.2 MW), regenerative braking with load-sensing regen, air spring suspension, and an optional 25 kW electric power take-off (ePTO) for trailer refrigeration units. The truck shares autopilot hardware with Tesla's passenger vehicle fleet.
Key Technical Upgrades on the 2026 Tesla Semi
- Fully electric steering assist for improved driver feel and reduced fatigue
- Cybertruck-derived actuators for added durability and strength
- 48-volt electrical architecture throughout the vehicle
- 4680 battery cells rated for 1 million miles of use
- Camera-based system replacing traditional mirrors
- Drag coefficient of 0.40 Cd — below that of a Bugatti Veyron
- Approximately 1,000 lbs lighter than the previous version