You can tell what Tesla is up to with the Semi by looking at these Nevada pics
- The Tesla Semi truck has been wowing commercial partners
- It’s seen as a complete game-changer in the transportation world
- And it now appears that Tesla is ramping up production in Nevada
Published on May 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on May 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The Tesla Semi truck is a fascinating project.
Despite not yet being available to the public, it has been extremely well-received by the trucking industry.
That lack of public access, however, might be about to change.
Because pictures from Nevada appear to show production ramping up.
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Tesla first teased the possibility of a big rig truck in November of 2017.
To that end, America’s flagship EV brand unveiled a concept prototype of the Semi.
November 2022 saw Tesla reveal that the Semi had completed a 500-mile range test.
The marque started delivering its first Semi units to customers the following month.
PepsiCo is one of the first major corporations to sign up for the Semi.
And it was absolutely delighted, with company Vice-President Mike O’Connell stating that the Semi could haul products for 425 miles on a single charge.
The Semi truck itself has a design directly inspired by Japanese Shinkansen bullet trains.
The Semi is also powered by three carbon-fiber wrapped electric motors.
One motor operates continuously, while the other two provide additional power.
It now appears that Tesla is moving a lot closer to making the Semi available to the public.
Pictures captured by Semi enthusiast Zanegler on Twitter have revealed something interesting.
The Tesla Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada, has completed expansion of its property walls.
Assemble these parts and you have the beginning of a Tesla semi. pic.twitter.com/ygCBUjWcJ3
— Zanegler (@HinrichsZane) May 26, 2025
Parts of the upcoming Semi truck, particularly the Tractor unit, were spotted.
It is anticipated that the truck will move into full production for 2026.
Lars Moravy, Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering, gave an update on the Semi earlier this year.
“So, we just closed out the Semi factory roof of walls last week in Reno, a schedule, which is great with the weather,” he said of their development progress.
“But we’re prepping for mechanical installation of all the equipment in the coming months.
“The first builds of the high volumes in design come late this year in 2025 and begin ramping early in 2026,” he said, offering a direct timeline for expected commercial production of the Semi.
Tesla has already proven itself as the ultimate disruptor of the mainstream car industry.
Could the Semi completely reinvent the haulage industry as well?
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
