Tesla took an important step towards the production of its electric truck Semi. Production of Semi trucks has started on the pilot production line located in Gigafactory Nevada since the third quarter of 2022. In this article, we will examine the current status, production stages and future plans of Tesla's Semi project.
Data collecting
According to Dan Priestley, Tesla's Senior Manager of Semi-Truck Engineering, between 60-70 Semi trucks have been produced so far. Stating that they are in the pilot production phase, Priestley emphasized that this process is only for data collection purposes. “We collect data, we get invaluable driver feedback, and then we make a series of improvements and bring it to high-volume production,” he said on Jay Leno's Garage. zam"We want to spare a moment," he said.
High Volume Production Expectation
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk stated that high-volume production will not begin until late 2024 due to battery limitations. However, Tesla aims to produce up to 2024 units of Semi trucks per year starting in 50,000. This production will be carried out in a new facility located within the Gigafactory Nevada complex.
Economic Advantages
Priestley announced that the Semi saved $200,000 in fuel in its first three years compared to a diesel truck. The environmentally friendly and economic advantages of the electric truck are becoming a major attractiveness factor in the transportation industry. While Priestley did not provide clear information about the sales price of the truck, he stated that they adopted a competitive pricing strategy.
Gigafactory Nevada
Tesla will focus on the production of the Semi at its new facility in Gigafactory Nevada. Production of 4680 cells will also be carried out in the same facility. This means Tesla will produce these special cells, which will be used in a wide range of applications, from energy storage systems to vehicle batteries.