The other unknown is how durable the Tesla Semi will be, and that’s a big deal in the trucking industry since the trucks are amortized over their entire life.
Tesla did highlight the fact that a lot of the systems within the electric truck – including the electric motors, which are the same as the ones in Tesla’s Model S and Model X Plaid – have already been tested through millions of miles in other vehicle programs.
But it’s unclear how long and over how many miles the Tesla Semi will last.
Today, Tesla decided to share a new video of its Tesla Semi being tested for reliability and durability on LinkedIn:
The automaker wrote about the video:
Our engineers tested Semi in a variety of harsh conditions to maximize reliability and durability.
But the rest of the footage appears to feature the latest generation of the electric truck.
Tesla is now delivering the truck to customers but only to a handful of long-time reservation holders close to the company. The warranty details haven’t leaked, nor do we have data on longevity.