Tesla redesigns the Semi and improves it ahead of commercial launch
- Published on 07/11/2025 10:33
- Modified on 14/11/2025 10:11
Taking advantage of its production delay, Tesla has already modernized its Semi truck by notably redesigning it and improving its efficiency.
Always turning a problem to its advantage. That’s the credo of Tesla and Elon Musk who, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, unveiled a deeply revised new version of the Semi truck. Some will even say it’s a completely new generation given how much the features, proportions and design have evolved.
It all starts with the new look borrowed from the Tesla Model Y. One could criticize this similarity that now makes a trendy electric SUV look like a heavy truck. And vice versa. Tesla’s obsession with coordinating everything is tiring and commercially risky.
The front bumper, as well as the doors and side windows, have been redesigned, while a camera is now positioned behind the front wheels. The result is much more modern and aggressive, in line with Tesla’s disruptive desire to break the rules. But before that, the product has to be put on the road…
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Production of 50,000 units per year
Tesla attributes its production delay to the time required to build the Semi assembly plant erected in Nevada. Once at cruising speed, Tesla promises 50,000 units per year, hoping the market can absorb such a volume. Beware of the Cybertruck syndrome, supposedly backed by 2 million orders… canceled.
To convince, Tesla has already modernized the powertrain of its Semi with consumption down 15% (1.7 kWh/mile) compared to the previous model. Power rises to 800 kW (1,087 horsepower) and a peak charging power of 1.2 million watts.
Outlandish figures, once again? Probably not, given that the technological segment of electric vehicles faces constant challenges. But there will always be hard-to-overcome barriers, such as the ability of tires to transmit so much energy to the wheel (Michelin now bolts the tires to the rim to prevent internal slipping).
Finally, what about carrier clients, concerned with flawless reliability? The lack of real-world feedback from Tesla in this ultra-competitive sector does not bode well for it when launching.
So many questions whose answers will be closely scrutinized at Tesla.
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This page is translated from the original post "Tesla redessine le Semi et l’améliore avant commercialisation" in French.
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