Tesla Semi can save over $400K vs diesel, but there are big ‘ifs’

Electrek
By Fred LambertMay 4, 2026, 3:35 pm258 ptsTop
With the Tesla Semi now rolling off the high-volume production line at a qupted price of $290,000 for the 500-mile version, we ran a full total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis against a comparable diesel Class 8 truck. At current diesel prices of $5.35 per gallon, the results are striking. The Tesla Semi saves…

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