Perhaps one of the most annoying events on highways is getting stuck behind a truck. Trucks and trucks, which have to move very slowly, especially on slopes, can cause a really big mess on the roads when they overtake each other. However, this does not seem to be the case for Tesla’s electric truck Semi.
The uphill performance of Tesla’s electric truck was astonishing
A Twitter user named Zanegler shared a video of a Tesla Semi he encountered on the road. In the shared video, we see that Tesla’s electric truck model easily surpasses other diesel-powered trucks and trucks.
I had some thoughts about how to (safely) capture some video of the Tesla Semi vs diesel semi’s going up a steep grade. The average grade ascending the Donner Pass is 7% up to 16%. This is some of what I captured. #Tesla #teslasemi Tesla runs these semi’s daily, fully loaded up… pic.twitter.com/eEHwc1s0DB
— Zanegler (@HinrichsZane) July 14, 2023
It is stated that Tesla tested its electric vehicles with full load on this route before delivering them. The video taken at the Donner crossing, where the slope changes between 7 and 16 percent, reveals the superior performance of the Tesla Semi.
Of course, electric motors lie behind the Tesla Semi’s ability to move so easily even on a slope. Thanks to the high torque level of the electric motors, Tesla’s electric trucks move much more comfortably on slopes than other trucks and trailers.
Thanks to its 3 electric motors, the Tesla Semi can reach 100 km / h in about 20 seconds, even when fully loaded. It is also worth remembering that the Tesla Semi has a total weight of 37 thousand 195 kg when fully loaded.
Tesla Semi features
- Gross weight of 37.1 tons loaded
- 300 miles (483 km) and 500 miles (804 km) range options
- Energy Consumption: Less than 2 kWh/mile (1.24 kWh/km)
- Battery capacity: 600 kWh or 1,000 kWh (1 MWh)
- Acceleration 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h): 20 seconds (fully loaded)
- Driveline: 3 independent motors on rear axles
- Quick Charge: Up to 70 percent of range in 30 minutes
- Fuel Economy (estimated): Up to $200,000 over 3 years
With the advantage of all three electric motors it has, the Tesla Semi offers a great performance advantage over its diesel-powered competitors. So what do you think about Tesla and the electric truck? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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