"Tesla made some major changes to the Semi design as it announced at the 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting that it changed the look and design to welcome improvements in efficiency. Initially, Tesla adopted the blade-like light bar for the Semi, similar to the one that is present on the Model Y Premium and the Cybertruck. Additionally, there are some slight aesthetic changes to help with efficiency, including a redesigned bumper with improved aero channels, a smaller wraparound windshield, and a smoother roofline for better aero performance."
"All of these changes came as the company's Semi Factory, which is located on Gigafactory Nevada's property, was finishing up construction in preparation for initial production phases, as Tesla is planning to ramp up manufacturing next year. CEO Elon Musk has said the Semi has attracted "ridiculous demand." The Semi has already gathered many large companies that have signed up to buy units, including Frito-Lay and PepsiCo., which have been helping Tesla test the vehicle in a pilot program to test range, efficiency, an"
"Just drove the redesigned Semi. Our customers are going to love it. https://t.co/KZ88sf1CDL - Dan Priestley (@danWpriestley) December 19, 2025"
Tesla redesigned the all-electric Class 8 Semi to improve efficiency through aerodynamic and aesthetic changes. The redesign includes a redesigned bumper with improved aero channels, a smaller wraparound windshield, and a smoother roofline. Tesla had initially adopted a blade-like light bar similar to the Model Y Premium and Cybertruck. The company's Semi Factory on Gigafactory Nevada property finished construction and is preparing for initial production phases as manufacturing ramps up next year. CEO Elon Musk described demand for the Semi as "ridiculous." Major fleet customers such as Frito-Lay and PepsiCo have signed to buy units and participated in pilot testing for range and efficiency. Dan Priestley, program director since 2015, test-drove the redesigned Semi.
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