Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
Everything We Know About Tesla's Semi Truck I wonder what the range is ?
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rjstractor wrote:It is not just OTR trucks.free radical wrote:
Tesla semi w full load 600 mile range,that was 2019.
Driver should take a rest and recharge anyway by then.
I know I would. Lol
Many long distance OTR trucks run driver teams, those trucks are most profitable when wheels are turning 16+ hours a day. The Semi has a rated 500 mile range, which will make OTR operations less profitable even with the reduced cost of fuel. On the other hand, those electric rigs should shine in short haul and pickup/delivery operations.
I work for a major grocery chain. We own a lot of trucks. They roll 24/7. Drivers are scheduled around the clock. So even though these are generally short runs, refuel down time will slow down operations. This has a snowball effect in the warehouse which can get backed up when trucks are not available to move product out.
