Tesla Semi Truck Specs, Range, Interior, Charge Time, Price, and Image
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| Tesla Semi truck, Image: Tesla |
This 18 wheeler truck has a unique drag coefficient which is 0.36 while the drag coefficient of the diesel truck is between 0.65 to 0.70. The lower drag coefficient refers to the better aerodynamics of the vehicle.
The driving experience of the Tesla Semi truck is more comfortable than a normal diesel truck because of the gearless driving present in this electric truck and a driver is free from shifting gears all time. This electric truck has only one gear.
The drivetrain of the Tesla Semi truck is built from 4 independent motors on the rear axles. The individual motor dynamically adjusts the torque of the wheel which will keep the truck safe from rollover and jackknifing. This truck is quicker than normal diesel trucks. Tesla gives the guarantee of the drivetrain for 1 million miles without any breakdown. Even if the two motors get under malfunction, the truck will run smoothly with 2 other motors.
The braking life of this truck is quasi-infinite because of the absence of the transmission shaft or differentials. When someone applies the brake, the kinetic energy of the motor return back to the battery so you don't need brake pads in this electric truck. Due to the absence of the brake pads, it prevents the truck from emissions during braking.
Tesla Semi Truck comes with Tesla Semi Application by which you can get mobile service, remote diagnostics, preventive maintenance, location tracking, and communication with dispatch.
The operating cost of the Tesla Semi truck is 1.26 dollars per mile while the operating cost of the diesel truck is 1.51 dollars per mile. Hence, a Tesla Semi truck owner will get a low cost of ownership than a diesel truck. Tesla claims more than 200,000 dollars on fuel-saving with this electric truck.
Tesla Semi Truck Specs
- 0-60 mph (with 80K lb weight): 20 seconds
- Energy consumption: less than 2 kWh/mile
- Drag coefficient: 0.36
- Mile Range: 300 or 500
- Drivetrain: 4 independent motors on rear axles
- Driver seating position: Center
- Driving mode: Autopilot mode enabled
Tesla Semi Truck Interior
The expansive cockpit interior of the Tesla Semi truck is luxury and no need for an extra add-on like a diesel truck. The entry and exit are very easy like an SUV and the driver seating position is on center so that visibility will be more clear while driving and the driver could seat in the safest position. The interior is decorated with dual touchscreens and integrated with all modern hardware and features.
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| Tesla Semi Truck Interior, Image: Tesla |
Tesla Semi Truck Range
Tesla Semi truck is available in the two range option of 300 miles (483 kilometers) and 500 miles (805 kilometers). There was no electric truck having such a long-range in the world. A long-range provides confidence to the driver during a long route journey.
Tesla Semi Truck Charging Time
You can charge a Tesla Semi truck at the origin of the journey or at the destination. It gets charged for 400 miles (or 644 kilometers) of range within the 30 minutes of charging time. Tesla guaranteed low electricity rates at its mega-chargers worldwide and charging is available 24*7 hours. A normal diesel truck also takes 10-15 minutes to refuel on the pump.