Does the Tesla Semi finally have prospects for success?

The American electric vehicle giant, Tesla, announced the expansion of its Nevada factory to mass-produce its Semi truck.

Tesla is changing its plans. Proof that nothing is ever set in stone and that agility is necessary depending on circumstances. The American manufacturer initially considered expanding its Gigafactory to assemble its new electric truck, the Semi.

Faced with the complexity of the task and the risk of impacting other production lines, a decision was made to construct a completely new independent building nearby. Still on the Nevada site, where taxes are among the lowest in the United States. Thus, the grandiose idea of expanding the existing building to create the largest structure ever conceived by man in the history of the planet is postponed for later…

With an estimated cost of $3.6 billion (compared to $3.3 billion), this new production line demonstrates Tesla’s confidence in the Semi. This fully electric tractor-trailer aims to revolutionize freight transportation by significantly decarbonizing it. Prototypes are already in circulation and have been entrusted to partners like Pepsi for nearly a year.

The results of these real-world tests are very encouraging (up to 1000 km covered in 24 hours), reinforcing Tesla‘s commitment to move quickly now. There is indeed no more time to lose. As a pioneer, Tesla has been surpassed by Mercedes, Volvo, Iveco, or Freightliner, to name a few. These companies, while perhaps lacking Tesla’s expertise in electric vehicles (though…), excel in the heavy-duty truck industry. They understand the demands, materials, reliability, and customer service—crucial aspects for freight companies that cannot risk cargo delays.

The new Tesla Semi production line is scheduled to begin operation in 2025.

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