This is our first factory built for Semi.
– 50,000 units/year
– Every variant built on the same production line (Standard, Long Range, European spec)
– 1.8M sq ft
Semi Factory introduces many firsts:
– First powder coated Class 8 truck
– Highest weight-capacity EMS conveyance in vehicle manufacturing, with 39 frames-in-white fully assembled
– One of our most automated battery lines to date!
Most truck plants just assemble – we make the
Over the last 4 years, we redesigned Semi for true volume
It's more efficient, more manufacturable & more reliable
Moving from 2170 to our in-house 4680 cells means less battery mass & fewer kWh with no compromise on range, enabling lower cost
A much better drivetrain:
– Steel-caged rotor instead of carbon fiber: cheaper, more reliable, more efficient
– Bar-wound stator shared with @cybertruck: proven design that we build at volume already, lowering cost
This enables improved operational range across environmental
The best part is no part – Semi is the first heavy-duty truck with electric steering, eliminating hydraulic compressors & fluids (which leak & require service)
It's lighter, quieter, more precise & redundant by design
This also lays the groundwork for future autonomy
Megamanifold is our next gen heat pump that runs cabin HVAC & all powertrain heating & cooling at once.
Unlike diesel trucks where heat generated by the engine is lost, Semi can draw excess heat from the powertrain to keep the driver comfortable
Semi drives like a Tesla
Acoustic glass for a quiet cabin, a roll-down window & a cabin you can stand up in, with visibility you don't get in a diesel
To make drivers' jobs easier, we've automated parts of the pre-trip inspection & can provide electronic logs when those checks
I actually got to take one for a test drive! 😍 It’s incredible to see how much innovation is happening across so many industries. The future is exciting! 🚀
