# The Tesla Semi has been the electric vehicle industry’s most anticipated promise and most persistent question mark.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-30 · Artvoice*

## Key points

- Tesla began industrial-scale production of the Semi at a 1.7 million sq ft Nevada facility in April 2026.
- Tesla Semi's factory is vertically integrated with 4680 battery cell production, eliminating its historic supply constraint.
- The 2026 Tesla Semi is 1,000 pounds lighter and features a 48-volt system and 4680 cells.
- Semi can achieve 500 miles at an 82,000-pound load, outpacing all electric rivals in range and price.
- Tesla will deploy 37 Megacharger sites by end of 2026 and 66 by early 2027 across 15 states.

**Companies:** Tesla, PepsiCo, DHL, Walmart, Costco, Sysco, US Foods, Hight Logistics, WattEV
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Artvoice](https://artvoice.com/2026/04/30/tesla-semi-is-now-in-full-production-and-the-business-case-against-diesel-is-getting-hard-to-ignore/)

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