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How long does it take the new Tesla semi truck to charge?

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According to Tesla, an electric semi truck's projected range at 82,000 pounds (the company claims federal laws allow EV trucks to weigh up to 2,000 pounds) is 500 miles.

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 The precise battery capacity has never been disclosed,

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 but we do know that there will be two versions, one with a 300-mile range and the other with a 500-mile range.

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 Tesla claims that the Tesla EV trucks would consume less than 2 kWh of energy each mile.

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 According to Tesla, the energy consumption of its semi-electric trucks is under 2 kWh/mile,

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which is roughly eight Model 3s using typical energy.

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Tesla has not specified the size of the battery, although the company has previously stated

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 that it is feasible to charge the Semi's new one megawatt charger (1,000 kW) to 70% capacity in about 30 minutes.

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 Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, stated that the electric vehicle will only use solar energy and that it will cost $1.26 per mile,

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as opposed to $1.51 for a diesel truck. When charged at the megacharger, which Tesla would make sure is priced at 7 US cents per kilowatt-hour, Elon Musk,

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 the CEO of Tesla, stated the Tesla Semi will be $20 per kilometre (12 US cents per mile) less expensive to operate than a diesel truck (in the US).

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