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Tesla Semi Truck Has Officially Started Mass Production

• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian Wang

Long Range
•? ?Range: ~500 miles
•? ?4680 cells
•? ?Fully electric steering assist (vs hydraulic before)
•? ?Uses beefed up Cybertruck actuators
•? ?48 volt architecture
•? ?Powertrain: 3 independent motors on rear axles
•? ?Drive Power: Up to 800 kW
•? ?Curb Weight: 23,000 lbs
•? ?Energy Consumption: 1.7 kWh per mile
•? ?Fast Charging: Up to 60% of range in 30 mins
•? ?Charge Type: MCS 3.2
•? ?ePTO (Electric Power Take Off): Up to 25 kW

$290,000 before destination charges.

Short Range / Standard Range Tesla Semi

Range: ~325 miles (at full 82,000 lbs GCW)
Curb weight: less than 20,000 lbs (lighter battery pack, shorter wheelbase for better maneuverability)
Energy consumption: 1.7 kWh per mile
Powertrain: 3 independent motors on rear axles
Drive power: Up to 800 kW
Fast charging: Up to 60% of range in 30 minutes (MCS 3.2 charger. Oeak ~1.2 MW capable)
ePTO (Electric Power Take-Off): Up to 25 kW
Other notes: Uses 4680 cells (designed for 1 million-mile drivetrain life), 48V architecture, fully electric steering assist.

Price: Approximately $250,000–$260,000 (pre-destination fees/taxes; based on customer quotes reported in early 2026).

Diesel Freightliner Cascadia
Price for New 2026 models typically $155k–$208k.
Efficiency is ~9 mpg is a solid real-world average for modern newer Cascadia (varies 7–10+ mpg depending on load/route).
Payload/GCW is comparable 82k GCW capability with lower curb weight than most EVs.


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