Thousands of workers recruited by Tesla to boost production speed of their Semi Trucks in Nevada, according to reports
Tesla's Electric Semi Truck on the Verge of Mass Production
Tesla's electric Semi truck, first unveiled in 2017, is gearing up for mass production in 2026. After a limited rollout in December 2022, only a small number of Tesla Semis have been delivered for testing and operational data collection with select customers [1][2][5].
The production of the electric Semi truck will take place at a new facility within the Nevada Gigafactory. This dedicated factory is currently being outfitted and prepared for mass production, with structural construction nearing completion and production equipment being installed [3].
The hiring surge for the Semi truck program started in recent months, with over 1,000 new workers being added to the production line. These new hires have been onboarded and are receiving factory tours and training at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada [4].
The production timeline for the Tesla Semi has faced delays due to battery supply constraints and logistical challenges. Originally slated for 2019, the production is now expected to begin by the end of 2025, with a ramp-up to full-scale manufacturing in 2026 [1][2][5].
The Tesla Semi trucks feature a massive battery pack made up of tens of thousands of individual cells. Once fully operational, the factory is projected to produce up to 50,000 Class 8 electric Semi trucks per year [1][2][5].
Elon Musk has reiterated his confidence in Tesla's battery technology and the feasibility of the Semi, despite skepticism from figures like Bill Gates. Musk emphasizes that mass production will begin in 2026 [1][2][5].
The second generation Tesla Semi (Gen 2) is expected to incorporate lessons from testing and provide improved performance and range. The new hires are expected to play a crucial role in this ramp-up [4].
In December 2022, the first delivery of Tesla Semi trucks occurred, with PepsiCo receiving several units. In the months following, more Tesla Semi trucks were delivered to companies like Walmart, Sysco, and Costco [1].
[1] https://www.tesla.com/semi [2] https://www.tesla.com/news/2022/12/1/tesla-delivers-first-semi-trucks [3] https://www.tesla.com/news/2023/02/01/update-on-tesla-semi [4] https://www.tesla.com/careers/search?query=semi
The Tesla Semi trucks, a revolutionary product in the transportation industry, will undergo mass production in the Nevada Gigafactory's dedicated facility, starting with the installation of production equipment. This major shift in the manufacturing business sector, expected in 2026, will leverage advanced technology, employing over 1,000 new workers to assemble up to 50,000 electric Semis annually.
