Tesla Semi delivery event, 1 December 2022

[TSemi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598447684683194368

Now I'm craving Cheetos......

 

[ThomasD]

The Tesla Semi could weigh close to what the E Cascadia weighs
The maximum Gross Combined Weight (GCW) for the eCascadia and trailer is 82,000 lbs. The approximate curb weight for the eCascadia is 16,350 (4x2 standard-range), 18,750 (4x2 long-range), or 21,800 (6x4)

 

[advocate8]

Or they just want to bish about anything Tesla no matter what because they know nothing about a product because it has not launched yet.

I have a CDL. Don’t use it hardly at all anymore but I still wound want my seat on the left. Used to gauging the centerline there by instinct. Among other things.

 

[Operator64]

I have a CDL. Don’t use it hardly at all anymore but I still wound want my seat on the left. Used to gauging the centerline there by instinct. Among other things.

Ill remove your name from the potential purchase list.

 

[TSemi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598468408294928385

 

[TSemi]

1,000V Powertrain?

 

[TSemi]

Plaid Motors!!!!

 

[WhiteOnWhiteMY]

Did they mention AP at all with these trucks? I assume it's not permitted for a CDL to use, was just curious if they built it to use in the future if not on release.

 

[Operator64]

Did they mention AP at all with these trucks? I assume it's not permitted for a CDL to use, was just curious if they built it to use in the future if not on release.

Yes its been said I the past same AP system

 

[TSemi]

1,000V Powertrain?

So, the Semi has 1,000V architecture as does the Cybertruck. It was mentioned that the CT will be able to use the same 1MW charger as the Semi or (my guess)the new V4 Supercharger.

 

[bruce4000]

Presentation said was 81k gross lbs but not how much the cab vs the payload so I would assume significantly less payload than a diesel truck. On the other hand, for many fleets like Pepsi, their loads have more volume than weight so ok ( pop weighs a lot but chips weigh nothing). Since starting from 0% of truck market, if only can address a third of truck market, still huge.

 

[TSemi]

Presentation said was 81k gross lbs

82k gross lbs.

 

[aerodyne]

The other huge question is how much the truck weighs by itself. Hauling potato chips was a smart initial mission as those are volume limited, not mass limited. But there are a limited number of those types of loads. The truck will need to be able to haul a 45k trailer while staying under 80k total weight or the economics will be much harder.

The rules are 82K for EV Class 8 trucks.

Read somewhere the payload is a bit under 40k lbs

 

[aerodyne]

So, the Semi has 1,000V architecture as does the Cybertruck. It was mentioned that the CT will be able to use the same 1MW charger as the Semi or (my guess)the new V4 Supercharger.

This is going to really hurt Rivian etc all, whileling away at Endless Anxiety chargers at one third the speed

 

[Operator64]

Presentation said was 81k gross lbs but not how much the cab vs the payload so I would assume significantly less payload than a diesel truck. On the other hand, for many fleets like Pepsi, their loads have more volume than weight so ok ( pop weighs a lot but chips weigh nothing). Since starting from 0% of truck market, if only can address a third of truck market, still huge.

Why do you ASSUME it’s significantly less payload?

 

[Operator64]

The rules are 82K for EV Class 8 trucks.

Read somewhere the payload is a bit under 40k lbs

I read somewhere it was almost 45K

 

[TSemi]

So, the Semi has 1,000V architecture as does the Cybertruck. It was mentioned that the CT will be able to use the same 1MW charger as the Semi or (my guess)the new V4 Supercharger.

V4 verified

 

[Operator64]

V4 verified
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That will be slicker than pig chit for CT

 

[bruce4000]

82k gross lbs.

82k is the Federal limit, 81k was the actual weight during their test run.

 

[bruce4000]

Why do you ASSUME it’s significantly less payload?

Because batteries weigh a lot. Others posts have said payload 40k to 45k.Tesla didn’t say during the presentation so forces one to assume until they publish specs.