Tesla said it remains on track to begin volume production of its long-delayed Semi electric truck in 2026, following the completion of its new manufacturing facility near Gigafactory Nevada.
The automaker, which originally planned to launch the Semi in 2019, confirmed in a factory progress update that construction is complete and production line installation is underway. Tesla stated, “We finished building and are now deploying the production lines,” signaling a significant step forward after years of postponements.
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Tesla had previously targeted volume production for 2025 but now expects to start initial production later this year, with a full ramp-up into next year. The company reaffirmed its plan to produce up to 50,000 units annually.
The update comes as some early customers report further delays and price increases. Ryder, a logistics and transportation provider, said it expects to receive its first Tesla Semi trucks later in 2026, a timeline adjustment from earlier projections. Ryder also described the program’s price changes as “dramatic,” prompting it to reduce its pilot fleet from 42 to 18 trucks.
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When unveiling the Semi in 2017, Tesla announced pricing starting at $150,000 for the 300-mile range version and $180,000 for the 500-mile variant. A special “Founder’s Series” model was priced at $200,000. However, the company has not officially updated pricing since releasing the production version in late 2022, despite industry speculation about significant increases.
Tesla’s Semi project is seen as an important step in the company’s broader efforts to electrify heavy-duty transportation, a sector increasingly focused on reducing emissions.