In Pictures: Tesla reveals European Semi specs: 550 km range, 800 kW charging ahead of IAA launch

Europe's charging infrastructure will need major upgrades to support the Semi's 800 kW Megacharger capability.

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The European Semi's 550 km loaded range positions it against diesel rivals in regional haulage.

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Established electric fleets like FedEx's show the commercial demand Tesla aims to capture with the Semi.

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800 kW charging would dramatically cut downtime compared with today's passenger EV chargers.

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Tesla's European Semi specs arrive just ahead of its formal debut at IAA Transportation in Hannover.

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A lighter curb weight than the US Long Range model suggests a smaller battery pack for Europe.

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Grid capacity remains a key challenge as Megacharger rollout scales across European freight corridors.

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Depot-based charging and renewable power will be central to the Semi's total cost of ownership in Europe.

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The 550 km figure falls short of the US Long Range Semi, reflecting Europe's different duty cycles and regulations.

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