Tesla ready to deliver first semi trucks to Pepsi by Dec 1
The base model will come at an expected price of $150,000 and the more expensive model is expected to start at $180,000. According to Tesla, the Semi truck can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 20 seconds, even when “fully loaded” and “maintain highway-level speeds even up steep grades”.
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla has started the production of its long-delayed semi truck that will have a 500 miles (800 km) range and will first reach Pepsi facilities, Elon Musk announced on Friday.
The electric-car-maker will deliver the first Semi Trucks to the soft drink major by December 1. “Excited to announce the start of production of the Tesla Semi Truck with deliveries to @Pepsi on Dec 1st!” posted Musk.
“500 mile range and super fun to drive,” he added. Pepsi had ordered 100 of Semi Trucks in December 2017, a month after it was announced. It costs $20,000 to reserve a Tesla Semi Truck.
The base model will come at an expected price of $150,000 and the more expensive model is expected to start at $180,000. According to Tesla, the Semi truck can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 20 seconds, even when “fully loaded” and “maintain highway-level speeds even up steep grades”.
The company also said the vehicle will get recharged up to 70 per cent of its travel range in just 30 minutes. Charging with electricity is approximately 2.5 times cheaper per mile than refuelling with diesel.
Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!
Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!
Click here for iOS
Click here for Android
