A week after the Tesla Semi was unveiled by Elon
Musk in California, pricing details for the all-electric semi-truck have been
announced.
Sitting at the base of the range is the 300-mile
(480 km) version, starting at US$ 150,000. For private customers and fleet
operators looking for more flexibility, the 500-mile (800 km) variant is
expected to start at US$ 180,000.
Upon debuting the Tesla Semi, Musk said the truck
could be reserved for US$ 5,000. However, updated prices reveal that a base
reservation of US$ 20,000 is now required. In typical Tesla fashion, a Founders
Series will also be made available to customers, priced at US$ 200,000 and
requiring the full price as a reservation.
When fully packed with an 80,000 lbs load, the Tesla
Semi will accelerate to 96 km/h in 20 seconds. With the trailer
removed, that time drops to five seconds, significantly quicker than a
comparable diesel semi-truck.
