Tesla to bring electric Semi truck to Europe in 2027dpa internationalDPAMon, September 14, 2026 at 7:48 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleThe Tesla Semi electric truck will be driving around the exhibition grounds during the IAA Transportation trade show is parked in Hanover. The International Motor Show (IAA) Transportation, which focuses on logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transportation sector, will take place in Hanover from September 15-20, 2026. (is associated with: «Tesla to bring electric Semi truck to Europe in 2027») Moritz Frankenberg/dpaTesla plans to bring its Semi, a battery-powered articulated lorry, to Europe next year, the US vehicle maker announced at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover on Monday.The first vehicles are expected to be delivered to European customers in 2027, Tesla said. Further details on the European market launch are to be announced in the coming months.The standard version will be the first variant offered in Europe, with a range of around 550 kilometres on a single charge. Tesla says the electric truck can recover up to 60% of its range in 30 minutes at fast-charging stations.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe vehicle is designed for a gross train weight of 40 tons. By comparison, Tesla quotes an estimated range of up to just over 800 kilometres in the US for the longer-range variant.Tesla first unveiled the Semi in 2017, with production originally scheduled to begin in 2019.However, the company repeatedly postponed the launch, citing factors including the need to prioritize battery production for its Model 3 car.Large-scale production got under way in April this year in the US state of Nevada. In the US, the first Tesla trucks were delivered to customers, including drinks and snacks giant PepsiCo.AdvertisementAdvertisementIn Europe, the Tesla truck will compete against rival products from European manufacturers such as Daimler Truck, MAN, Scania, Volvo, Iveco and Renault.The company, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, already displayed the Semi at the IAA two years ago. The commercial vehicle trade fair officially opens on Tuesday and runs through Sunday.
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