"Tesla Semi advocate @HinrichsZane, who has been chronicling the progress of the vehicle's Nevada factory, recently captured exclusive drone footage of the refreshed Class 8 truck at a Megacharger stall near Giga Nevada. The white unit features a full-width front light bar similar to the Model Y and the Cybercab, shorter side windows, a cleared fairing area likely for an additional camera, and diamond plate traction strips on the steps."
"The official Tesla Semi account on X also shared an official video of Tesla engineers hitting 1.2 MW sustained charging on a Megacharger, demonstrating the vehicle's capability for extremely rapid charging. Tesla Semi program lead Dan Priestley confirmed in a later post on X that the test occurred at a dedicated site, noting that chargers at the Semi factory in Nevada are also 1.2 MW capable."
"Overall, the revamped Semi looks ready for production and release. The sighting marks one of the first real-life views of the Class 8 all-electric truck's updated design, with most improvements, such as potential 4680 cells and enhanced internals, being hidden from view. No, this was at another site. Though chargers at Semi Factory are 1.2MW capable- Dan Priestley (@danWpriestley) December 31, 2025"
Tesla plans high-volume Semi production in 2026, with a revamped Class 8 truck recently spotted near Giga Nevada. The refreshed unit shows a full-width front light bar, shorter side windows, a cleared fairing area likely for an additional camera, and diamond plate traction strips on the steps. Most powertrain improvements, potentially including 4680 cells and enhanced internals, remain internal. Engineers achieved sustained 1.2 MW charging on a Megacharger during tests at a dedicated site, and factory chargers are said to be 1.2 MW capable. The Semi's charging port appears sleeker and more akin to the NACS connector.
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