Tesla Begins Mass Production of the Semi Electric Truck

Tesla’s heavy-duty electric lorry, the Semi, which was first shown to the public in concept form back in 2017, has entered series production after nearly a decade of anticipation. The company brought the long wait to an end in April 2026, officially confirming the start of mass assembly.

To demonstrate to investors and customers that the protracted project has finally shifted into a genuine industrial phase, Tesla hosted a dedicated presentation on Thursday evening. As The Verge reports, the event was held at the new Semi manufacturing facility constructed alongside the Gigafactory in Nevada. According to the company's targets, the plant's full capacity stands at 50,000 electric trucks annually, which equates to an average output of 1,000 units per week.

Partners and customers

A primary objective of the presentation was introducing the major corporations that have selected the Tesla Semi for their logistics operations. The roster features established partners alongside entirely new clients, including food and beverage giant PepsiCo, distributor US Foods, global logistics network DHL, WattEV, ABF, Einride, IMC, and OK P.

The heavy electric transport sector has proved to be one of Tesla’s toughest and longest-running challenges. Despite years of pushed-back deadlines, bringing the new Nevada facility online indicates that the company is finally undertaking commercial logistics electrification at scale. The critical question now is how rapidly the manufacturer can maintain this projected production pace and satisfy its order book.