Tesla Semi truck in images: Tesla's take at a 1000 hp long-haul electric truck that has a range of 500 miles

[caption id=“attachment_4215119” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Tesla’s founder and CEO Elon Musk just launched the most powerful, highway-legal truck in the world at an event in Hawthorne, California.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215103” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Without a trailer, the Tesla Semi achieves approximately 0-60 mph in five seconds, compared to 15 seconds in a conventional diesel truck.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215115” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] The Tesla Semi truck it climbs 5% grades at a steady 65 mph, whereas a diesel truck maxes out at 45 mph on a 5% grade.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215117” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] The Tesla Semi requires no shifting in gears for acceleration and deceleration. Its regenerative braking recovers 98% of kinetic energy to the battery, giving it what Tesla claims to be an infinite brake life.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215105” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] The Tesla Semi’s cabin is designed specifically around the driver, featuring unobstructed stairs for easier entry and exit, a full standing room inside as well as a centered driver position for better visibility.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215113” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] The Tesla Semi will deliver a far better experience for truck drivers, while increasing safety and significantly reducing the cost of cargo transport.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215111” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Built-in connectivity on the Tesla Semi integrates directly with a fleet’s management system to support routing and scheduling and remote monitoring.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215109” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Two touchscreen displays positioned symmetrically on both sides of the driver provide easy access to navigation, blind spot monitoring and electronic data logging.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4215101” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] While fully loaded, the Tesla Semi consumes less than two kilowatt-hours of energy per mile and is capable of 500 miles of range at Gross Vehicle Weight and highway speed.[/caption]