Is the Tesla Semi Finally Here? Full Walkthrough & 2026 Production Update

Sign up for our newsletter https://bit.ly/ccjsubscribe for more updates on the Tesla Semi Tesla’s long-awaited entry into the all-electric Class 8 market is finally hitting its stride. In this video, CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon gets an up-close look at the Tesla Semi to see if the reality lives up to nearly nine years of hype. From the "house-like" ingress and the unique center-seat driving position to the massive 1.2 megawatt charging capabilities, we’re breaking down the specs of the Tesla Semi. With series production now underway at the Nevada Gigafactory, we look at the 1,000 HP tri-motor setup and whether the 500-mile range model can truly "crash the party" of traditional diesel tractors. Key Specs Covered: • Horsepower: 1,000 HP (800 kW) • Range: 325 or 500 Miles • Efficiency: 1.7 kWh per mile (~19.8 MPGe) • Charging: 60% charge in 30 minutes via Megacharger You can read more at https://www.ccjdigital.com/ Contents of this video 00:00 Is the Tesla Semi Finally Here? 00:33 First Impressions: Walking Into the Cab 00:54 The Interior: 16-inch Touchscreens & 10-Camera View 01:21 The Center Seat & Visibility 01:59 Performance: 1,000 HP Tri-Motor Configuration 02:16 Range & Efficiency 02:34 Tesla’s Megawatt Charging System and Megacharger Sites 02:56 Tesla Semi 2026 Production Update #TeslaSemi #ElectricTrucks #Trucking #EVTrucking