Tesla has quietly released the final production specifications for its all-electric Semi trucks, as the company prepares to ramp up deliveries of the vehicles from its Nevada-based factory.
According to Tesla’s recently updated Semi website, the trucks will be available in Standard Range and Long Range configurations, each apparently targeting different sections of the commercial trucking market.
The Standard Range model offers 325 miles of range at a full 82,000-pound “gross combination weight” while still maintaining a curb weight under 20,000 pounds.
The Long Range version extends that range to 500 miles but adds approximately 3,000 pounds to the truck’s “empty weight”, bringing it to about 23,000 pounds.
Both models will feature three independent motors on the rear axles and deliver 800 kilowatts of drive power. Tesla claims they will have an energy consumption rate of 1.7 kilowatt-hours per mile across both trims, which translates to roughly 17 cents per mile at average commercial electricity rates. By comparison, diesel trucks typically cost 50-70 cents per mile to fuel.
The Long Range Semi will support peak charging speeds of 1.2 megawatts via Tesla’s Megacharger network, reportedly allowing drivers to recover 60% of their range in 30 minutes. Both versions utilize MCS 3.2 charging compatibility and include electric power take-off capability of up to 25 kilowatts.
The spec release follows Tesla’s unveiling of a redesigned Semi at the company’s 2025 shareholder meeting, which featured an updated chassis, new headlights, and an improved, more aerodynamic design.
Production was delayed into 2026 as Tesla continued installing manufacturing equipment at its Nevada facility. However, in April, the company stated that volume production remains on track for the first half of this year, with plans to eventually produce 50,000 units annually at the Nevada production center.
Tesla first introduced its semi-truck concepts in November 2017, originally promising 300-mile and 500-mile range options priced around $150,000 and $180,000, per Electrek. The new Standard Range model, with a range of 325 miles, meets the original base specification, although current pricing has not been disclosed to the public.
The company delivered its first production Semis to PepsiCo back in December of 2022. Pepsi has reported using the vehicles for Frito-Lay food products with ranges around 425 miles, while heavier loads of beverages typically require shorter trips of around 100 miles, according to InsideEvs.com.
As DX previously reported, Tesla has been aggressively expanding its autonomous vehicle plans within the last few years, particularly through its Robotaxi program in Austin. The company’s pivot toward autonomous technology has been a key part of CEO Elon Musk’s recent business moves, including the announcement that Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X to free up manufacturing capacity for the Optimus humanoid robot, autonomous cars, and its new semi-truck fleet.
The Semi’s 500-mile range could make it a game-changer for long-haul electric trucking, especially for companies that move lighter cargo across the country.
