Tesla Semi 🚛 Commentary
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@TeslaSemi
This is a @Tesla_Semi enthusiast account not affiliated with @Tesla.
In this video, we take a close look at the @tesla_semi design, engineering, charging strategy, and what it could mean for the future of commercial transportation. @danWpriestley shares insights into the Semi program, Tesla’s approach to electrifying heavy-duty trucking, and the real-world challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Here are all the available incentives for the @Tesla Semi, which can cut a significant portion of the purchase price: Open Programs California HVIP: • Over $100M in funding for electric Class 8 trucks • $120,000–$330,000 in funding per Semi truck • Provided on a first-come, first-served basis • Public and private applicants are eligible • Stackable with SCE Drayage Truck Rebate Zero Emission Rebates for Oregon Fleets (ZERO Fleet) Program: • Over $17M in funding available for electric Class 8 trucks • Up to $120,000 in funding per Semi truck • Provided on a first-come, first-served basis • Fleets throughout Oregon are eligible • Scrapping not required Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP): • Up to $175,000 per Class 8 electric truck • Total program funding: $112M • Long Range Tesla Semi eligible for full $175,000 rebate Upcoming Programs Clean Ports Voucher Incentive Program: • Expected to open Summer 2026 • Anticipated total funding is $55M • Fleets operating at the Ports of New York, New Jersey, and/or Baltimore are eligible • Likely to fund up to $200,000 (up to 74% of Semi cost) • Will be available on a first-come, first-served basis • Funding for charging infrastructure is also expected to be offered California Clean Fuel Rewards (CFR) Program: • Expected to open May 2026 • Up to $200M in total funding expected to be available • Funding levels per truck are to be determined • Likely to be a first-come, first-served voucher-style program • Fleets across California are expected to be eligible • Will be stackable with California HVIP for Class 8 only Future Programs New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program (NJZIP) • Waitlisted • $175,000–$242,750 in funding per Semi truck • Provided on a first-come, first-served basis • Public and private applications are eligible • Scrapping not required New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP): • Closed, pending additional funding • $200,000–$340,000 in funding per Semi truck • Provided on a first-come, first-served basis • Public and private applications are eligible • Scrapping not required (via Tesla's booth at ACT)
Businesses can purchase and install Semi chargers, powering electric trucking - 1.2 MW Megacharger for quick stops - 125 kW Basecharger for longer stays Learn more about Semi Charging for Business and pricing: tesla.com/semi-charging-…
We're in a New York State of Mind with @Tesla Semi
Introducing Folding Unit Superchargers - V4 cabinet with 500kW charging - 8 posts per unit - 2 units per truck - 2 configurations: folded, unfolded Faster. Cheaper. Better.
