What was the name of Tesla’s first all-electric semi-truck?

Tesla’s first all-electric semi-truck is called the Tesla Semi.

Tesla unveiled the Semi in November 2017 as a battery-electric Class 8 truck for freight transport. The company presented it as a vehicle intended to lower operating costs through electric propulsion, regenerative braking, and reduced maintenance compared with diesel trucks.

The Semi uses multiple electric motors and was announced with a planned range of either 300 or 500 miles, depending on the battery configuration. Tesla delivered its first production Semis to PepsiCo in December 2022.

The Tesla Semi is distinct from the Cybertruck, which is a pickup, and from the Roadster, which is a sports car. The Semi’s development has focused on commercial hauling, charging infrastructure, payload, and the demands of long-distance trucking.