Tesla updated the site Tesla Semi, the long-awaited electric truck that promises to revolutionize the road transport industry.. An update revealing new details about the car, which Elon Musk himself says will be in the hands of first buyers later this year.
The company said that the Tesla Semi finally there will be three engines – one less than originally announced – although the performance of the car does not seem to have deteriorated. Tesla continues to promise that the Semi will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (equivalent to almost 100 km/h) in 20 seconds – with a load of about 37,000 kg – and will be able to maintain high highway speeds even on steep roads.
When it comes to consumption, Tesla Semi will stay below 2 kWh per mile with the same amount of charge – about 37,000 kg – which is roughly equivalent to less than 2 kWh for every 1.6 kilometers driven. Consumption that, when combined with other factors such as the price of electricity compared to a diesel engine or the less maintenance required for electric vehicles, will result in significant savings over time compared to a combustion engine truck.
Charging with electricity is about 2.5 times cheaper per mile than refueling with diesel fuel. Operators can see estimated fuel savings of up to $200,000 in the first three years of ownership. With remote diagnostics, over-the-air software updates and fewer moving parts to service, operators will spend less time in service centers and more time on the road.
Tesla, on the Semi website
How long does it take to charge Tesla Semi?
Another interesting fact revealed by the American company is that the Tesla Semi can take up to 70% energy in 30 minutes when using special chargers for semi-finished products. Many people refer to these chargers as “mega chargers” or “mega chargers”, which means faster charging speeds compared to the chargers that Tesla allows you to charge its cars with, officially called “super chargers” or “super chargers”. However, the company does not use the term “Megacharger” or “Megacharger” on its website. He simply calls them “Tesla semi-chargers.”
As far as autonomy is concerned, Tesla Semi will be able to drive 300 or 500 miles., depending on the version you purchased. This is approximately 500 or 800 kilometers, respectively. To put that figure in context: With a version with more autonomy, according to Tesla, it would be possible to get from Cadiz to León — a journey equivalent to 7 hours and 784 kilometers, according to Google Maps — without having to make one stop to recharge.
In design There are hardly any changes from the version originally shown.. Most tellingly, the final images show the Tesla Semi with the rear-view mirrors, which are renders there were no originals. Inside, there are also minor changes in decoration, although the essence remains the same.
The North American company in parallel closed Tesla Semi reserves, for which new orders cannot be made at the moment. It is expected that the first units will be delivered to customers before the end of the year.
Source: Hiper Textual
