Recently, a Tesla Semi truck was spotted in a neighborhood and the driver was kind enough to answer some questions about the electric truck. Despite having only spent a short time using it, the driver had mostly positive things to say about the vehicle.
Tesla has already delivered some of these electric Semis to PepsiCo and its subsidiary Frito-Lay, and they have also released some specs about the Class 8 hauler. However, there has been very little official information from Tesla, which is not surprising given their tendency to be secretive.
Recently, it was reported that some of the Tesla Semis that have been seen broken down on the side of the road likely had a touch-screen glitch. However, there has been no confirmation from Tesla.
When a Tesla fan and Reddit user spotted the Semi “across the street,” he was excited to snap some photos and talk to the driver. The driver said it was his first day driving the electric truck and he had only had one hour of training. He also said he wasn’t trained on Tesla Autopilot, which seems strange.
The driver said he was happy with the smooth ride of the Tesla Semi, but he admitted he was struggling with the Tesla App. Other details were revealed by the Reddit user in the comments, and other commenters pointed out interesting observations from the photos he shared. For example, the controls in the Semi look sleek and futuristic, but they’re just the same simple components from Tesla’s other models. It has a steering wheel that’s similar to the round option for the Model S and X, along with stalks like those in the Model 3 and Y. The Semi also has Tesla’s discontinued cloth seats rather than the synthetic leather you’ll find in current models.
Based on information in the images, it appears the Tesla Semi had 374 miles of driving range remaining, and the battery was at around 80% of full capacity. If this is accurate, then it coincides with Tesla’s claimed 500 miles of estimated range.
Overall, it seems that the driver had a mostly positive experience with the Tesla Semi truck, despite having only spent a short time using it. It will be interesting to see what other details emerge as more people get to experience this electric hauler.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
