Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles

Tesla Semi: The Accidental Prequel

September 25, 2026·37 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Episode Description I recorded an entire episode about what I thought was Tesla’s 2026 Semi event. It turns out I had watched the earlier event, so I’m releasing both recordings. In the first episode, I cover Tesla’s presentation of the truck, including its drivetrain, range demonstration, charging system, driver features, and delivery to Pepsi. In the second, I cover the actual 2026 event and the changes Tesla says it made after getting feedback from fleets and drivers. That includes updated efficiency figures, a redesigned thermal system, changes inside the cab, service plans, and the Megacharger rollout. Together, the episodes let us hear what Tesla was saying then and what it reported in 2026. Support the Show Support Kilowatt Other Podcasts Beyond the Post on YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Publications Tesla News Links Earlier Tesla Semi event 2026 Tesla Semi Rollout Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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