Full Keynote: Tesla Semi Update! Megacharger Network, New Battery, e-PTO, Production, & More

Production and Delivery

🏭 Q: When will Tesla Semi production and deliveries begin?
A: Tesla Semi customer deliveries will start in 2026, with production ramping throughout the year to reach a goal of 50,000 units/year at the Nevada plant.

🚚 Q: What are the key features of the new Tesla Semi?
A: The Tesla Semi offers 500 mile long range and 300 mile standard range options, with improved mirror design, better sight lines, enhanced aerodynamics, and drop glass for easier driver interaction.

Technology and Efficiency

🔋 Q: How does the new HP battery improve the Tesla Semi?
A: The new HP battery is cheaper to manufacture, maintains the same range with less battery energy, and achieves over 7% efficiency improvements, creating a positive feedback loop for cost and weight reduction.

⚡ Q: What is the e-PTO feature in the Tesla Semi?
A: The electric power takeoff (EPTO) enables support for longer combinations, more trailer equipment, and helps electrify additional pieces of equipment, facilitating broader industry transition to electric solutions.

Charging Infrastructure

🔌 Q: What charging solutions is Tesla developing for the Semi?
A: Tesla is building a publicly available charging network with 46 sites along truck routes and in major industrial areas, including stations at truck stops, to ensure low-cost, reliable, and available charging for every semi.

⚡ Q: How will Tesla's new charging technology benefit Semi owners?
A: Tesla's 1.2-2 megawatt charging solution with V4 charging hardware will have a 50% smaller footprint than current semi-charging, requiring fewer pieces of hardware and enabling more valuable space on charging yards.

Production and Delivery

🏭 Tesla Semi production aims for 50,000 units annually at the 1.7 million square foot Nevada plant, with customer deliveries starting in 2026.

🔋 New HP battery technology is cheaper to manufacture, uses less energy, yet maintains range through 7% efficiency improvements.

Performance and Features

🚛 Tesla Semi offers 500-mile long-range and 300-mile standard-range options, boasting best-in-class range, weight, and efficiency among EVs.

⚡ The Semi supports electric power takeoff (EPTO) for longer combinations and climate control trailers, with 25 kW peak capability and various voltage options.

Charging Infrastructure

🔌 Tesla is developing a publicly available charging network for semis, with 46 sites in progress and plans for over 300 megawatt-capable posts by 2026.

💰 The company aims to provide the lowest cost of energy through various charging options, ensuring significantly lower operating costs than diesel.

• 00:00 🚚 Tesla plans to produce 50,000 Semi trucks annually at its Nevada plant, with updates on product development shared at the ACT Expo.
  • Dan Priestley provided updates on the Tesla Semi project, including production plans for 50,000 units per year at the Nevada plant and the presence of new semi trucks at the ACT Expo.
  • Dan, head of the Tesla Semi program, shares updates on product development, engineering, and commercialization at ACT Expo.
• 02:02 🚚 Tesla aims to scale Semi production to 50,000 units annually by 2026, focusing on manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and electrifying its supply chain.
  • Tesla is committed to scaling the production of the Semi by 2026, emphasizing the importance of manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and customer engagement for successful electrification in freight transportation.
  • Tesla is expanding its Gigafactory in Nevada to produce 50,000 semis annually, with production ramping up through 2026 and the initial trucks being used for Tesla's own logistics.
  • Tesla is committed to electrifying its supply chain, with customer deliveries starting next year and ramping up through 2026 as production begins at the new factory.
• 04:56 🚚 Tesla's Semi has achieved 7.9 million miles with significant performance upgrades and upcoming enhancements based on customer feedback.
  • Tesla's Semi has accumulated 7.9 million miles with 26 vehicles exceeding 100,000 miles, showcasing strong performance and efficiency, while maintaining long and standard range options.
  • Upcoming product improvements for the Tesla Semi include a new mirror design, enhanced aerodynamics, better performance, and various driver-focused enhancements based on customer feedback.
• 06:35 ⚡ New Tesla Semi features an MCS charge inlet over 1 megawatt, a cost-effective HP battery with improved efficiency, and ongoing innovations like e-PTO, all sourced domestically.
• 07:57 ⚡ Tesla Semi's e-PTO will electrify equipment like climate control trailers, while a new 1.2 MW charging solution enhances diverse electrification needs.
  • The Tesla Semi will enable electrification of additional equipment, such as climate control trailers, through its electric power takeoff, supporting various voltages and enhancing industry transition to fully electric solutions.
  • Tesla is introducing a flexible 1.2 megawatt charging solution using its V4 charging hardware to support diverse electrification needs across various applications.
• 10:04 ⚡ Tesla unveiled an updated Semi charging system and is launching a dedicated public megacharger network with over 300 posts across 46 sites for efficient and reliable charging.
  • The updated Tesla Semi charging system features a smaller footprint, reduced hardware requirements, and enhanced flexibility, allowing for more efficient and cost-effective charging solutions.
  • Tesla is developing a dedicated public charging network for the Semi, featuring over 300 megawatt-capable posts across 46 sites, while ensuring high reliability and integrating overnight charging solutions.
  • Dedicated internet users are tracking Tesla's developments, with more updates expected soon.
• 12:54 ⚡ Tesla is developing a comprehensive, low-cost charging network for semi trucks, ensuring reliable options for both private and public infrastructure to support the transition from diesel.
• 14:33 🚀 Exciting collaborations and innovative electric products are on the horizon, promising a bright future.

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