The exact details of what "higher-volume production" means for the Tesla Semi were not provided by Musk during his speech at an energy conference in Austin, Texas.
Elon Musk previously stated that the Tesla Semi would reach an annual production of 50,000 units starting in 2024. However, with the delay in production, it may be challenging for Tesla to meet this goal.
The Tesla Semi was first unveiled five years ago, and deliveries started in December 2022. It was initially planned for release in 2019 but faced several delays.
The Tesla Semi is considered crucial by Elon Musk for accelerating Tesla's transition to sustainable energy since heavy trucks contribute significantly to vehicle emissions.
Tesla currently produces the Semi on a pilot production line at Gigafactory Nevada but has plans to build a dedicated factory for the Semi and invest in battery production facilities.
Source: Wall Street Journal
