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Tesla Announces Pricing, Reservation Details For Semi Truck

Earlier this month, Tesla unveiled its aptly named Tesla Semi, a massive electric cargo hauler.

(Image credit: Tesla)
(Image credit: Tesla)

Earlier this month, Tesla unveiled its aptly named Tesla Semi, a massive electric cargo hauler.

CEO Elon Musk first teased the truck in April, noting that the move beyond consumer vehicles is essential component of the electric automakerโ€™s master plan.

Over the weekend, Tesla updated its website with the previously unavailable prices for what the company is calling โ€œthe safest, most comfortable truck ever.โ€ 

The expected base price for the electric behemoth will start at $150,000 for models with a 300-mile range and $180,000 for the 500-mile range.

According to one report, thatโ€™s nearly double the base price for a traditional semi truck, with most starting at around $80,000.

The base reservation price for customers wishing to pre-order is a whopping $20,000. Tesla is also offering a โ€œFounders Seriesโ€ model for $200,000, which guarantees the customer will receive one of the first thousand Semis manufactured.

With these prices, Teslaโ€™s Semi is easily one of the most expensive commercial vehicles on the market; however, itโ€™s also entirely different from what is readily available. 

(Image credit: Tesla)(Image credit: Tesla)

With autonomous capabilities, no transmission, four electric motors, built-in communication for logistics and fleet management and a promise of 0-60 mph in 20 seconds, the Semi is decidely unique. The Semi also consumes less than 2 kWh per mile.

Moreover, Tesla claims that the truck will have the lowest cost of ownership because electric energy costs are half of diesel. Tesla also says thatโ€™s the Semi will save an estimated $200,000 in fuel costs over the life of the vehicle.

Available for pre-order now, the Tesla Semi is currently scheduled to arrive in 2019. 

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