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Every Electric Semi Truck in One Graphic
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Electric semi trucks are coming, and they could help to decarbonize the shipping and logistics industry. However, range remains a major limitation.
This presents challenges for long-hauling, where the average diesel-powered semi can travel up to 2,000 miles before refueling. Compare this to the longest range electric model, the Tesla Semi, which promises up to 500 miles. A key word here is “promises”—the Semi is still in development, and nothing has been proven yet.
In this infographic, we’ve listed all of the upcoming electric semi trucks, complete with range and charge time estimates. Further in the article, we’ll explore the potential commercial use cases of this first generation of trucks.
Model Overview
The following table includes all of the models included in the above infographic.
| Company | Truck Name | Range | Charge Time | Expected Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tesla | Semi | 300-500 miles | TBD | 2023 |
| Freightliner | eCascadia | 250 miles | 80% in as low as 1.5 hrs | 2022 |
 Volvo | VNR Electric | 275 miles | 80% in as low as 1 hr | 2022 |
| Kenworth | T680E | 150 miles | 100% in as low as 3.3 hrs | TBD |
| Peterbilt | 579EV | 150 miles | 100% in as low as 3.3 hrs | 2022 |
 BYD | 8TT | 167 miles | 100% in as low as 2.5 hrs | In operation |
| Nikola | Tre BEV | (Read more…) |