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Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck (electrek.co)
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The $290,000 price point represents a significant increase from the original $180,000, roughly 60% higher. However, it’s still well below the industry average for class 8 electric semi trucks. CARB data shows the average cost of a zero-emission Class 8 truck was $435,000 in 2024, meaning Tesla is undercutting competitors by about $145,000

Standard Range: 325 miles at 82,000 lbs, curb weight under 20,000 lbs
Long Range: 500 miles, curb weight 23,000 lbs, 1.2 MW peak charging

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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Does Tesla have any competition in the electric semi market?

[–] cron@feddit.org 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I don't know about the US, but there are a few options in the EU, e.g. by Volvo, Mercedes, MAN and DAF.

In total, these heavy trucks now have a EU+EWR market share of about 2%.

Heavy trucks over 16 tonnes dominate the EU market by volume. Out of approximately 254,488 total registrations (-5.4% year-on-year), 4,991 were battery-electric trucks, representing a 2% share. -- electrive.com

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 day ago

Kenilworth. 7 models.

https://www.kenworth.com/innovation/zero-emissions/

As usual, Elon is a day late and a billion dollars short.