The Tesla Semi truck can run circles around both diesel and electric truck competition, according to a new specification analysis.
The Tesla EV trucks that were delivered at the end of 2022 to Pepsi and Frito-Lay are already delivering products on the west coast of the United States.
“"We designed the Tesla truck to be like a bullet," Elon Musk had explained. "The Tesla Semi has a 0.36 drag coefficient. By way of comparison, the Bugatti Chiron has a 0.38 coefficient of drag." He further added that the Tesla Semi is powered by "four independent motors on each of the rear wheels."
Tesla has the longest EV range in the world
Tesla's CEO confirmed that the Tesla Semi will have a range of up to 500 miles when fully loaded. Elon Musk later said in an interview (via Electrek) that the range could reach up to 620 miles. If that happens, it would mean that the Tesla Semi will have the longest EV range in the world. As the record currently stands, the Lucid Air Grand Touring has the longest EV range at 516 miles (EPA rated).
Unlike most big rigs trucks that have 10 to 18 gears, the Tesla Semi only has one gear. "It's smooth like you're driving a Tesla Model S or Tesla Model Y or Tesla Model 3. The Tesla EV truck has completely turned the semi truck industry upside down. Read More about the Tesla Semi specs at SlashGear
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