DHL deploys Tesla Semi in California after pilot testing
Years after its glitzy launch in 2017, battery electric truck finally ramps up for volume production in 2026.
Likewise, DHL said it had acquired its Tesla Semi following pilot testing in Livermore, California, where the truck covered over 3,000 miles of regular routes. During testing, the all-electric truck demonstrated efficiency averaging 1.72 kWh per mile while hauling a gross combined weight of 75,000 pounds over a 390-mile long-haul route. Now operating from its new home in Central California, the truck is travelling approximately 100 miles per day, requires charging about once per week, and offers a range of up to 500 miles fully loaded.
“Our pilot of the Tesla Semi exceeded expectations, proving its ability to efficiently haul a typical DHL freight over long distances on a single charge,” Jim Monkmeyer, President, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain North America, said in a release. “Integrating the Tesla Semi into our fleet is an important step toward achieving our decarbonization goals and delivering more sustainable solutions for our customers. With its range of up to 500 miles, the Semi unlocks opportunities that were previously beyond the limits of heavy-duty EVs, and we’re excited to partner with Tesla to make that a reality
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