This is what truckers actually think of the Tesla electric semi truck

The Tesla electric semi truck is now in use with major carriers, giving truck drivers the chance to test it on real routes.

The Tesla semi has drawn attention for its speed, handling, and onboard technology.

Drivers have noted both the advantages and the limits of using an electric semi in daily operations.

Their feedback points to practical challenges that will shape how quickly these trucks are adopted across the industry.

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Range and Charging Reality for the Tesla Electric Semi Truck

Drivers report that the Tesla electric semi truck performs well on the road but falls short of its claimed 500-mile range under certain conditions.

Wind, hills, and heavy loads can bring the figure down sharply.

One driver explained that strong headwinds forced an early charging stop despite starting with a full battery.

Charging time is another issue.

Tesla says the Tesla semi can recover 70 percent of its charge in about 30 minutes with a fast charger.

In practice, stops often take longer, and because long-haul truck drivers are usually paid by the mile, waiting at a charger means lost income.

For fleets working on tight schedules, that downtime is a serious concern.

Truck drivers recognize that the same problem applies to any electric semi until charging networks expand.

The Tesla electric semi truck, however, is drawing closer scrutiny because it is among the first of its kind on American highways.

Behind the Wheel of the Tesla Semi

Inside the Tesla electric semi truck, the central seating position has become one of the most talked-about features.

The driver sits in the middle of the cab, supported by cameras and navigation screens.

Some drivers say the setup offers a clear view of the road and feels different from anything they have used before.

Others find it less practical. Backing into a loading dock without being able to lean out of the window makes the process more difficult.

At check-in gates, paperwork that would normally be handed through the left window now requires the driver to get out of the seat.

Truck drivers say these changes add time to tasks that are normally quick.

The Tesla semi has shown that electric trucks are no longer experimental.

It has gained praise for its performance and design, while also drawing criticism for range, charging, and cab layout.

The Tesla electric semi truck has not replaced diesel, but its arrival marks a step toward wider use of electric semi technology in freight.

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