This futuristic semi-truck was recently spotted on a
small airstrip known to be a common testing ground for Tesla, the same place
where the first Model S P85D sighting occurred. While we can't be absolutely
certain this is the EV-maker's eagerly awaited truck, all evidence seems to
point to it, including the fact that it resembles this teaser revealed by Elon
Musk back in April.
If you recall, that teaser image showed the front
fascia of a tall semi that featured flared fenders with embedded daytime
running lights. As you can see, this semi also has flared fenders, and the
lights appear to be where we thought they'd be too.
There is one thing that doesn't quite add up at
first, and that's the height difference between this truck and the one in the
teaser image. However, if you look close at the full image, you'll see a large
wind deflector a few feet behind the trailer. Strap that thing on and all the
dots should connect.
According to Reuters, Tesla's all-electric semi
could have a battery range of anywhere between 200 and 300 miles (321 to 482
km) per single charge. We're pretty sure that a removable wind deflector meant
to decrease air resistance between the truck and the trailer would have a part
to play in that.
Teslarati reports that the semi truck will be
unveiled at an event on Thursday, October 26th in Hawthorne, California.
