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Tesla Targets 200-Mile-Plus Range for Electric Highway Truck
Tesla Inc. expects the electric highway truck it is developing will be able to travel 200-300 miles per charge when fully loaded, according to Reuters.
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Tesla Inc. expects the electric highway truck it is developing will be able to travel 200-300 miles per charge when fully loaded, according to Reuters.
That range would make the Tesla Semi suitable for regional deliveries. Big diesel-powered highway rigs can travel as far as 1,000 miles before refueling.
The company is expected to unveil a prototype of its rig in September. Reuters says the truck will be a “day-cab” tractor, meaning its cockpit will lack the rear sleeper berth typical of long-haul cross-country trucks. Tesla also is developing a self-driving system for the vehicle.
Reuters notes that the rig’s expected range is based on the capabilities of today’s batteries and could change as development continues. Tesla has not publicly revealed the range, load capacity or price range of its truck.
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