Tesla intends to establish a comprehensive public charging network for its electric Semi trucks, initially introducing 46 stations by 2027, as outlined in a recent briefing.
At the ACT Expo, Tesla’s head of the Semi program, Dan Priestley, unveiled several key details about the highly anticipated electric semi-truck during a brand-new presentation this week.
According to Priesley’s presentation, Tesla Semi trucks have collectively logged over 7.9 million miles (12.7 million kilometers) so far.
Although he didn’t specify the exact number of vehicles involved, he noted that “more than 26 Tesla Semi trucks” had collectively surpassed 100,000 miles.
The numbers remain current as of the September 2024 presentation, where Priestley reported that the Tesla Semi fleet had accumulated 7.5 million miles, while a solitary truck had covered 250,000 miles (400,000 km) over the preceding 1.5-year period.
Tesla has officially confirmed that its forthcoming electric pickup truck will feature a 25-kilowatt Energy Takeoff (PTO) at the rear, enabling power takeoff for external systems such as refrigerated trailers.
Tesla’s planned expansion of its charging network for the Tesla Semi received further clarification from Priestley, highlighting key details of the ambitious project.
The corporation currently runs the Supercharger network. While boasting the most comprehensive EV fast-charging network in North America, this infrastructure is specifically optimized for passenger electric vehicles, rendering it unsuitable for larger commercial applications such as Tesla’s semi-truck.
Tesla has already rolled out Megachargers, its charging infrastructure designed specifically for electric semi-trucks, at select sites and those of early adopter customer-partners who’ve been testing the Tesla Semi. The company is now poised to deploy public charging stations, enabling long-haul transportation with its electric trucks.
According to Priestley, Tesla plans to roll out approximately 46 megachargers across its public charging network by early 2027.
While it’s unclear whether the mapped areas directly represent the plans, they likely draw inspiration from previously released Megacharger information, suggesting a probable connection.
The presentation is based on a recent announcement made by Tesla regarding its Tesla Semi manufacturing facility in Nevada.
The automaker aims to begin mass production of the truck by 2026.
The Tesla Semi was initially slated for production in 2019, but its debut has been repeatedly pushed back as the company strives to deliver on its ambitious promises of range and capability.
The automaker may be able to deliver on its promises, albeit at a significantly higher cost than initially announced, as we recently disclosed.
