Tesla has released a quick update about its Tesla Semi factory in Nevada. It says that it is on track for volume production of the electric semi truck in 2026.
The Tesla Semi was first scheduled to go into production in 2019, but it has faced numerous delays.
Now, it appears that there is finally some momentum to bring it to volume production.
For the last two years, Tesla has been working to build a new factory next to Gigafactory Nevada, where it builds the battery packs and drive units for most of its electric vehicles built in North America.
Today, Tesla released a βprogress update on the factory, confirming that it finished building and itβs now working on deploying the production lines:
Tesla had previously mentioned aiming for volume production by 2025, but it is now only talking about starting production toward the end of the year and ramping up next year.
The automaker reiterated its planned production capacity of 50,000 units.
We recently reported that an early Tesla Semi customer, Ryder, stated that the electric truck program is experiencing more delays and a price increase described as βdramatic.β
They now expect to take deliveries of their first trucks later in 2026 and said that the price has increased βdramatically,β leading them to scale back their pilot program from 42 to 18 Tesla Semi trucks.
When originally unveiling the Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker mentioned prices ofΒ $150,000 for a 300-mile range truckΒ andΒ $180,000Β for the 500-mile version. Tesla also took orders for a βFounderβs Series Semiβ atΒ $200,000.
However, Tesla didnβt update the prices when launching the βproduction versionβ of the truck in late 2022. Price increases have been speculated, but the company has never confirmed them.
