Go Inside the New Tesla Semi: Features, Screens, Seats, and More

[WhiteOnWhiteMY]

Go Inside the New Tesla Semi: Features, Screens, Seats, and More

We visited Frito-Lay to find out what the Semi's interior looks like, and how it drives and charges.

www.motortrend.com

Interestingly, no Autopilot settings are pictured. It confirms that these early units are probably still running an early version of this software that is lacking the full functionality of the final semi.

 

[WhiteOnWhiteMY]

 

[Zoltrix77]

Totally dissapointed to see a proprietry charging connector rather than the industry standard Megawatt Charging System connector (MCS).

Megawatt Charging System - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

HOWEVER, it could just be that this is what is installed currently as the standard has only recently been rattified. It also does look very simmilar to the MCS prototype connector.

 

[MP3Mike]

Totally dissapointed to see a proprietry charging connector rather than the industry standard Megawatt Charging System connector (MCS).

But it is a MCS connector, it is just the prior prototype. MCS still hasn't been finalized, Tesla will probably switch one the standard is final.

 

[WhiteOnWhiteMY]

Any idea what that screen is to the right of this image? I imagine some company time-tracking device, maybe?

 

[Zoltrix77]

But it is a MCS connector, it is just the prior prototype. MCS still hasn't been finalized, Tesla will probably switch one the standard is final.

You must have only read the first half of my post.

 

[VIKING26]

Delivered 6 of 100 ordered. I wonder how much of that order Tesla will deliver before starting to deliver to other customers. It’s valuable for Tesla to support one customer rather than several. Especially to work out any design issues that come with early production units.

 

[kman42]

Nice to see the trucks are dirty. Seem to be getting used!

 

[TunaBug]

Any idea what that screen is to the right of this image? I imagine some company time-tracking device, maybe?

It's mentioned in the article that you shared

Notably absent, though, is a dedicated software suite for Frito-Lay drivers, such as what Rivian offers for Amazon drivers in its EDV Prime van, and BrightDrop offers on the Zevo 600 for FedEx drivers. Instead, the drivers use the Tesla app on their phones as a key and rely on a PepsiCo-supplied portable tablet kept in the storage cubby on the cabin's right side, next to two wireless phone chargers, cupholders, and switches for the hazards, parking brake, and trailer-brake air supply.

 

[Silicon Desert]

Side note, I had the opportunity to sit in one of these about 3 weeks ago out at the GF. It felt really weird compared to a traditional rig, but felt weird in a good and fun way. It made me want to be a trucker for about an hour It will be interesting to see how it turns out on the road.

 

[WhiteOnWhiteMY]

It's mentioned in the article that you shared

You expected me to read past the title! Just kidding, that’s on me!

 

[GhostSkater]

Delivered 6 of 100 ordered. I wonder how much of that order Tesla will deliver before starting to deliver to other customers. It’s valuable for Tesla to support one customer rather than several. Especially to work out any design issues that come with early production units.

At 12 now

https://twitter.com/x/status/1619507221427269635

 

[Dave EV]

At 12 now

https://twitter.com/x/status/1619507221427269635

88 to go!