Tesla announces Semi high-volume production and teases second-generation Roadster reveal
Benzinga·
Close, Sep 25, 2026
Tesla announced on September 25 that its Semi truck division is launching high-volume production, with a target of producing 50,000 units annually at a dedicated 1.8 million square-foot facility. CEO Elon Musk said the Semi will feature autonomous driving technology to be deployed in the near future, access to Tesla's Megacharger network for megawatt charging, and described the vehicle as a revolutionary truck offering economics that make sense given elevated diesel prices. Concurrently, Tesla shared a fresh teaser for the second-generation Roadster ahead of its October 1 scheduled reveal, with the imagery suggesting potential involvement of SpaceX thruster technology. The Semi has already attracted orders, including 500 units from Swedish logistics company Einride, with 75 units due by year-end 2026.
- Tesla Semi division announced high-volume production launch on September 25, 2026
- 50,000-unit annual production target set for 1.8 million square-foot facility
- Musk stated Semi will feature autonomous driving technology coming in very near future
- Semi will have Megacharger network access and megawatt-level charging capability
- Roadster second-gen teaser released ahead of October 1 reveal
- Teaser imagery included LED light bar and SpaceX-related branding hints
- Einride AB secured major 500-unit Semi order with 75 units deliverable by December 2026
- Morgan Stanley estimated Semi opportunity could add roughly 80 billion dollars to company market value in bull-case scenario
Sources
- Benzinga · Sep 25, 2026