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Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Fleet Accelerator Offering Semi Purchase Subsidies

Linking purchase incentives to dedicated shipper contracts aims to reduce upfront costs alongside utilization risk for electric Class 8 fleets.

Overview

  • Fleets that buy Tesla Semis through the program receive a purchase subsidy and commit the trucks to Uber Freight’s dedicated shipper solutions for a set period.
  • Uber Freight will use its network to keep the electric tractors consistently booked and will integrate route planning around Tesla’s developing Semi charging infrastructure.
  • Neither the size of the subsidy nor the current list price of the Tesla Semi was disclosed, with Tesla reviewing total cost of ownership case by case with prospective buyers.
  • In a two‑month pilot, carriers logged 12,377 miles over 394 driving hours at an average 1.72 kWh per mile with 60 total charging hours, indicating operational viability on demanding lanes.
  • Media reports differ on production timing for the Semi, with some expecting mass production next year and others pointing to 2026.