How Much Can The Tesla Semi Pull?

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Tesla says that it designed the Semi as a Class 8 truck, which has a maximum towing capacity of 80,000 pounds.

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When Tesla first showed off the Semi back in November 2017, many critics questioned

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whether an all-electric heavy-duty Class 8 truck would stick to its estimated towing capability once it reached the manufacturing phase.

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When Tesla first showed its Class 8 EV tractor truck to the world in November 2017,

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Elon Musk said production would start in 2019, with 50 capable of following one another autonomously in a convoy.

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He saying the Tesla Semi project would ultimately be 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) long.

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CEO Elon Musks said he is "hopeful" that the company will be producing an all-electric truck in 2023, along with the second-generation Roadster.

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Will Tesla Cybertruck be compatible with Semi’s megawatt V4 Supercharging ? -

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