Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line (5 minute read)
Tesla has started high-volume production of its Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada after years of delays.
What: Tesla's first Semi truck has rolled off a new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, with the Long Range version priced at $290,000 and the standard version at roughly $260,000, making it the lowest-priced Class 8 battery electric tractor currently available.
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- Class 8: The heaviest truck classification in North America, typically weighing over 33,000 pounds and used for long-haul freight transportation.
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Tesla's first Semi truck has rolled off the company's new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada. Volume production is now underway for the long-delayed electric truck. The Long Range version of the truck costs $290,000, while the standard version costs roughly $260,000. The Semi is the lowest-priced Class 8 battery electric tractor in the market.