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How Durable Are Tesla Semi-Batteries?
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Batteries can be charged in 30 minutes, have a range of 640 kilometres, and cost roughly $180,000 for Tesla's semi-electric trucks.
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The Tesla Semi will have 1,000kWh in battery capacity, assuming the worst-case scenario,
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in which it utilises exactly 2kWh/mile over a distance of 500 miles.
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According to Tesla, the Semi's energy use is under 2 kWh per mile,
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which is comparable to the average energy consumption of around eight Model 3s.
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Tesla claims that its electric trucks would use less than 2 kWh per mile.
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Although the precise battery capacity has never been disclosed, we do know that there will be two versions,
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one with a 300-mile range and the other with a 500-mile range.
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Tesla claims that its semi-vehicles will be roughly as competent as diesel counterparts,
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although diesel trucks are available in a larger weight range, from 12,000 to 25,000 pounds.
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With a 438-kWh battery pack, Freightliner, a well-known leader in the semi truck industry, has its own eCascadia,
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which achieves the greatest fuel economy at 230 miles per gallon.
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Tesla does not specify power capacity, but according to the company's website,
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its electric-powered semi trucks will have a range of either 300 miles (482 kilometres) or 500 miles (805 kilometres).
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