Overview
- The refresh adds new aero elements, a narrower windshield treatment, updated lighting and hardware Tesla says is designed for future autonomy.
- Production is planned to begin at the Reno‑area Semi factory around Q2 2026 with a volume ramp in the second half of 2026.
- Drone imagery indicates the Nevada facility is nearly complete, with Tesla and local reporting pointing to roughly 50,000 units per year at full capacity.
- Tesla cites 1.7 kWh per mile energy use for the updated truck, broadly matching real‑world test results reported in the 1.55–1.73 kWh per mile range.
- Public charging corridors are advancing through state and federal grants as Tesla’s request for corridor funding was denied, and public sticker pricing for the Semi remains unconfirmed since 2017 with reports of higher customer quotes.