Tesla Unveils Production Plans for Electric Semi Trucks
(Reuters) – Tesla has revealed that the first units of its electric Semi trucks will enter the production line by the end of 2025 at its gigafactory in Nevada. Dan Priestley, head of the Semi program, announced in a YouTube video that the factory is set to have an annual capacity of 50,000 units, with plans to ramp up production throughout 2026.
Originally aiming for production in 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk indicated a revised goal of manufacturing 50,000 Semis by 2024. However, plans to import components for the Cybercab and Semi from China have faced setbacks due to increased tariffs imposed during the trade war initiated by former President Donald Trump. Initially able to absorb a 34% tariff, Tesla paused its shipping plans when tariffs reached 145% on certain Chinese goods, complicating logistics.
In light of these challenges, Tesla announced it would reassess its growth projections in three months, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding global trade policies and their potential effects on automotive and energy supply chains. The company remains committed to establishing a significant truck-making business as the electric vehicle market evolves.
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