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Tesla Semi (2026) · Tesla
Tesla · Semi
Semi (2026)
Tesla's production electric tractor unit, with Standard Range and Long Range versions, a central driving position and three motors. US deliveries started in 2026; Tesla advertises UK deliveries from 2027.
- Body
- Truck
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 1,073 bhp
- Range
- –
- Boot
- –
What reviewers say
Short launch drives found light steering, good visibility and strong acceleration. MotorTrend noticed noise and vibration on rough roads without a trailer. FreightWaves praised loaded comfort but questioned payload margins and charging coverage. Its driver also needed time to adapt to the central seat and cameras. These brief tests did not establish full-day range.
From motortrend.com and freightwaves.com
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 1,073 bhp
- Engine or motors
- Three electric motors; Tesla quotes drive power up to 800 kW, equivalent to approximately 1,073 bhp. Battery capacity is not published
- Drive
- Three electric motors; independent front suspension
Range and charging
- Fastest charging
- 1,200 kW
- Range detail
- US manufacturer estimates: Standard Range 325 miles; Long Range 500 miles. These are not WLTP figures. Tesla's estimates use 82,000 lb gross combination weight, 55 mph, 20°C, flat ground and a tandem-axle aerodynamic kit with a CARB-compliant dry-van trailer. UK Standard Range is advertised at an estimated 550 km under separate 40-tonne, 80 km/h conditions
- Charging
- US Megacharger peak up to 1.2 MW; up to 60% range recovery in 30 minutes. Tesla also advertises a 120 kW Basecharger with up to 60% in four hours, with that time applying to Long Range. UK Standard Range advertises charging up to 800 kW; do not transfer US peak figures to that regional specification
- Efficiency
- US estimate 1.7 kWh/mile under Tesla's stated loaded test conditions; UK estimate 1.0 kWh/km under different conditions. Trailer, tyre and fairing choices affect consumption
Practicality
- Body
- Truck
- Seats
- 2
- Towing
- US gross combination weight 82,000 lb; this includes tractor, trailer and load, rather than representing towing capacity alone. UK advertised gross combination weight 40 tonnes. Electric power take-off up to 25 kW
- Size
- US kerb weight: Standard Range less than 20,000 lb; Long Range 23,000 lb. UK Standard Range less than 9,100 kg. Overall length and width are not published on the range pages. Central driver seat and a second jump seat behind and to the right, documented in MotorTrend's tested production cab
- Release and generation details
- Tesla's US page states deliveries start in 2026; MotorTrend's September 2026 launch drive reports customer handovers. Its UK page advertises deliveries starting in 2027. This production design differs from the 2022 pilot trucks; the 2027 model-year label in US reviews is not its first delivery year
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- Two cab displays, heated and ventilated driver seat, acoustic glass, remote fleet diagnostics and over-the-air updates (Tesla)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two range configurations with up to 500 miles of manufacturer-estimated range
- US Megacharging at up to 1.2 MW
- Central driving position and fleet diagnostics
Cons
- Range claims depend on the load, trailer, speed and weather
- Requires suitable commercial charging infrastructure
- UK deliveries advertised from 2027
Closest rivals
| Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck | Electric | – | – | – | Dec 2022 |
Sources
- tesla.com/semi
- tesla.com/en_gb/semi
- assets-ir.tesla.com/tesla-contents/IR/TSLA-Q2-2026-Update.pdf
- motortrend.com/reviews/2027-tesla-semi-first-drive-review-electric-big-rig
Photo: Tesla
- Standard Range tractor, front three-quarter view: Tesla
