Tesla released video showing its redesigned Semi truck charging at a record 1.2 megawatts, enabling an estimated 10-80% charge in under 45 minutes for the electric truck's ~850 kWh battery pack.
The breakthrough addresses the trucking industry's primary concern about electric vehicle downtime, allowing the Semi to recover significant range during mandatory 30-minute driver breaks while diesel trucks refuel in 15 minutes.
Tesla is targeting production to begin in the first half of 2026 at its Nevada factory with a planned capacity of up to 50,000 units annually, while deploying 46 Megacharger stations expected by early 2027.
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