Tesla eyes European freight market with Semi truck
Tesla says the Standard Range model can travel about 550 kilometers and recharge to 60% in 30 minutes using its Megacharger network.
- On Monday, Tesla announced plans to bring its Semi electric truck to Europe, broadening its reach beyond North America as it seeks a foothold in the heavy-duty market where rivals already sell battery-powered models.
- The Euro-spec Semi officially debuts this week at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, Germany, with Tesla noting that initial European deliveries are slated to start next year.
- Tesla's German-language website lists the truck with a range of up to 550km, and the vehicle can recover about 60% of its range in 30 minutes using the Megacharger network.
- The Semi competes against rivals like Volvo's FH Electric, and Tesla's truck reportedly offers a payload advantage of about five tonnes over the Volvo model.
- Pricing remains under wraps as Tesla prioritizes the launch of the Standard Range model, and it is unclear if the Long Range Tesla Semi will be sold in Europe.
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For the time being, only standard version with a range of up to 550 kilometres.
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