Tesla semi-truck debuts in September, pickup by 2019
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Tesla just keeps on trucking. Literally.
The company whose stock has reached new highs in recent weeks will be unveiling its electric semi-truck this September and a battery-powered pickup within two years.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the news via Twitter on Thursday:
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@NoahMagel Pickup truck unveil in 18 to 24 months
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2017
Musk previously revealed Tesla was working on both products, along with a new Roadster sports car, which is a couple of years further off, but will definitely have one feature, according to Musk:
@SamGonzales Next gen Roadster will be convertible
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2017
Several existing automakers and startups are developing electrified semi-trucks, while commercial truck builder Workhorse is taking the wraps off of a plug-in hybrid pickup with an 80-mile battery-powered range on May 2.
In last summer’s Tesla Master Plan, Part Deux, Musk described the pickup as a “new kind of” truck and said the semi would reduce shipping costs, improve safety and be “really fun to operate.”
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There’s no word yet on when the trucks will go on sale.
As for Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 compact sedan, Musk also confirmed when the production version will be officially revealed:
@gucci_mau July
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2017
Tesla plans to begin low volume Model 3 production this year before ramping up to have the capability to build 500,000 units or more annually by the end of 2018.