5 Advantages of the Tesla Semi
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Operators can see estimated fuel savings of up to $200,000 within their first three years of ownership.
Imagine the savings a fleet of dozens of Tesla Semi trucks will bring in versus a traditional diesel truck.
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Tesla says these claims stem from the average diesel prices in California compared to the typical electrical rates.
In a truck, this is vitally important.
Imagine a loaded truck taking off from a steep incline; this would present problems for traditional trucks.
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This makes the Tesla Semi similar to its stablemate,the ridiculously quick Model S Plaid.
Quieter Than a Conventional Semi Truck
This is an obvious one.
Electric vehicles are quieter than conventionally-powered ones, and the difference becomes even more pronounced with semi-trucks.
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It’s also not pleasant for the environment, especially with the insane amount of trucks roaming our highways.
This isn’t a problem with the Tesla Semi because electric vehicles don’t produce tailpipe emissions.
5 Drawbacks of the Tesla Semi
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Unfortunately, the Tesla Semi has a lot of room behind the driver that seems to go to waste.
These units only pop out like a vent-style window instead of rolling down.
This is another inconvenience that might combine with the strange rear-door access to cause problems for drivers.
This is not the case for the Semi, which does boast the built-in reliability of an electric motor.
This is not good for business.
But it’s still an amazing product that will revolutionize the segment.
