Tesla Truck

The proof of a 500 mile range, 65mph, semi trailer powered by batteries would be compelling - but is it for real or just hype? Is it sustainable and practical? And, can it be regenerative?

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Here we look at the facts.

Basic Calculations on Battery Pack Size Requirements

• Weight of batteries
• Cost of battery pack
• Lifetime of battery pack
• Number of trucks that can be sustained based on limited known reserves of lithium

Practicality

• Overall cost of truck
• Lifetime of truck