Tesla Announces European Launch of Semi Electric Truck, Aiming for 2027 Deliveries

On September 13, Tesla officially announced the launch of its Semi electric semi-truck in Europe. The company’s official European account posted the news on X, and the local website has gone live, publishing technical specifications, maximum payload capacity, and the delivery schedule. Customer deliveries in Europe are scheduled to begin in 2027. According to information on the German Semi website, the vehicle has an estimated energy consumption of 1 kWh per kilometer and a range of 550 kilometers (approximately 342 miles) under a fully loaded gross combination weight of 40 metric tons—matching the specifications of the standard-range Semi currently sold in the U.S. For charging infrastructure, European Semi customers can choose between two types of chargers: the Megacharger, a high-power charger with a maximum output of 800 kW (compared to up to 1.2 MW for the U.S. version), which can recharge the battery to approximately 60% in 30 minutes; and the Basecharger, a standard charger rated at 120 kW, which takes about four hours to restore 60% of the range. The powertrain features three independently driven motors mounted on the rear axle, delivering a peak drive power of 800 kW. It requires no manual transmission and does not need diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Fleet customers will have access to an ePTO function with up to 25 kW of power. Tesla unveiled the updated Semi in autumn 2025. The European-spec model eliminates traditional external side mirrors and replaces the U.S. version’s full-width light bar with individual headlights. Inside, the cabin features a centered driver’s seat flanked by large touchscreens, acoustic glass throughout, noise-reducing materials, and a heated and ventilated driver’s seat. In early summer 2026, Tesla confirmed that FSD (Supervised) will be deployed on the Semi. To date, six EU member states—including Slovenia, the most recent addition—have authorized the use of FSD for passenger vehicles on public roads, and a vote on EU-wide approval is imminent. The first batch of Semis destined for Europe is expected to be produced at Tesla’s newly built Semi-dedicated factory in Nevada, U.S., where Tesla will also host a dedicated Semi launch event. Subsequent production for the European market is expected to shift to the Berlin Gigafactory.