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Tesla Semi European launch details unveiled at IAA

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Tesla Semi European expansion and Nevada factory launch details unveiled at IAA

Tesla has confirmed that its all-electric officially unveiled technical specifications for the Tesla Semi heavy-duty truck will make its official European debut at the IAA Transportation show trade fair in Hannover, Germany, ahead of its scheduled for September 15–20, 2026. The company intends to use the event to unveil specific technical details, pricing, and configurations tailored to European regulations and infrastructure. debut. While the company aims to compete with established manufacturers like MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Volvo, and Renault, it remains unclear whether European models will be produced at the Nevada facility or Gigafactory Berlin. In the United States, production has scaled at the dedicated Semi truck factory in Sparks, Nevada. The 150,000-square-meter facility, located adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, has an annual production capacity of up to 50,000 electric heavy-duty trucks. High-volume production at the site began earlier this year, with the first electric truck rolling off has been in operation in the line United States for several years, European deliveries are now slated to begin in April. 2027. The Semi European model is available in Standard and Long Range trims. The Long Range variant features an 822 kWh battery and offers designed for a total combination weight of 40 tons. Technical estimates indicate a range of up to 500 miles. The vehicle utilizes 550 kilometers under specific conditions, such as maintaining a 1,000V architecture and speed of 80 km/h at 20 degrees Celsius, with an energy consumption of approximately 1.0 kWh per kilometer. To facilitate long-haul logistics, Tesla is expanding its Megacharger network. The Semi supports high-speed charging via Tesla Megachargers, which are capable speeds of providing up to 1.2 MW of power. In recent logistics developments, 800 kW, which the Swedish company Einride has secured an order for 500 Semi trucks for North American operations, supporting users such as Amazon across several states, including California, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, and Georgia. Deliveries for this order are expected to begin next month. As the European launch approaches, technical details indicate both the Standard and Long Range versions are expected to deliver 1,088 CV (800 kW) claims can restore roughly 60 percent of power. To support long-haul the vehicle's range within 30 minutes. For depot-based operations, a 120 kW Basecharger option is available. Additionally, the truck will utilize the seven-pin MCS charging port, ensuring compatibility with expanding European megawatt charging systems being deployed by companies features an electric power take-off (ePTO) capable of delivering up to 25 kW to power auxiliary equipment, such as Milence and Iberdrola. refrigeration units.

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  1. 2026-09-11 16:44 UTC Tesla Semi European launch details unveiled at IAA
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