Tesla confirms Semi truck factory is near completion

Tesla has officially announced that its Semi electric truck factory is approaching completion. Exclusive views of the facility show massive assembly lines with rows of red robotic arms and overhead conveyors ready for high-volume builds. This development comes after years of steady progress, starting with the factory’s initial construction and moving through tool installations, stamping shops, and equipment setups.

Tesla kicked off the Semi journey with early prototypes that proved an electric truck could become a real thing. Tesla partners have already tested the trucks on long-haul runs, clocked impressive efficiency, and highlighted lower operating costs than diesel rigs. Those early runs built confidence and led to ongoing deliveries to select fleets while the factory scaled.

The Tesla Semi uses three independent motors on the rear axles to deliver up to 800 kW of drive power. It offers instant torque for quick acceleration, safe merging, and steady performance at highway speeds. The long-range version targets around 500 miles on a single charge, while the standard version aims for about 325 miles. Both keep energy use low at roughly 1.7 kWh per mile.

This heavy-duty truck supports fast charging. Drivers can recover up to 60% of range in just 30 minutes. It supports MCS 3.2 standards, and the network grows with new Megachargers appearing on maps and partnerships adding locations.

The truck’s curb weight stays under 20,000 lbs for the standard model and around 23,000 lbs for long range, with a gross combination weight of 82,000 lbs. It includes active safety systems for better traction and stability, plus features like electric power take-off up to 25 kW for accessories.

Unlike rigs, this electric truck has a central seating arrangement. Meanwhile, Tesla wants to keep its features up to date with Over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Tesla is planning to start the Tesla Semi production in 206 and deliver it to its first customers in the same year.