What Weight Can the Tesla Semi Pull?

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80,000 pounds is the maximum weight that a Class 8 truck can pull, according to Tesla, who claims to have designed the Semi as such.

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Many detractors questioned Tesla when it first debuted the Semi in November 2017.

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if a heavy-duty Class 8 truck that runs entirely on electricity would maintain its predicted hauling capacity after it entered production.

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In November 2017, when Tesla debuted its Class 8 EV tractor truck to the globe,

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A convoy of 50 vehicles will be able to follow one another independently, according to Elon Musk, whose manufacturing is set to begin in 2019.

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Unlike diesel trucks, its semi truck lacks a multi-gear transmission.

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, added that compared to traditional semi trucks, it is also a lot simpler to drive.

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Elon Musk made a new comment on Teslas Tesla Semi project, the Teslas next electric semi truck,

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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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