Tesla is ready to send its electric big rig into volume production.
“It’s time to go all out and bring the Tesla Semi to volume production. It’s been in limited production so far, which has allowed us to improve many aspects of the design,” Musk said in the memo seen by CNBC.
According to the email, battery and powertrain production will take place at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada. Other work will most likely take place in other states, Musk said. Though, he didn’t reveal which states or when production will ramp up.
In an exchange on Twitter, Musk confirmed that the leaked memo was legitimate.
Tesla unveiled its electric Semi in late 2017. According to the company’s website, it features four independent motors on the rear axles that collectively consume less than 2 kWh per mile. In terms of acceleration, it can hit 60 mph from a standstill in around 20 seconds with a full 80,000-pound load. Without a trailer, it can do so in just five seconds.
