Freightliner eCascadia vs Tesla Semi
Two electric rigs compared spec for spec: the eCascadia (2022–present, Up to 470 hp equiv.) against the Semi (2022–present, Electric drive). Same data we keep on every truck in the encyclopedia — and Mike on hand if the answer depends on your routes and loads.
eCascadia
Zero-tailpipe Class 8, in production.
Semi
The headline-grabbing electric Class 8.
| Spec | Freightliner eCascadia | Tesla Semi |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Daimler Truck North America | Tesla, Inc. |
| Class | Class 8 | Class 8 |
| Body type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | 2022–present | 2022–present |
| Rating | Up to 82,000 lb GCWR | Up to 82,000 lb GCWR |
| Power | Up to 470 hp equiv. | Electric drive |
| Engines | Detroit ePowertrain | Tri-motor battery-electric |
| Applications | Drayage, Regional, Last-mile | Long-haul, Regional, Drayage |
About the Freightliner eCascadia
Freightliner's first series-production battery-electric Class 8 truck, the eCascadia entered series production in 2022 after a test fleet logged well over one million real-world customer miles. It offers a typical range of around 230 miles, up to a 438 kWh battery and 320-470 hp, and can recharge to 80 percent in roughly 90 minutes for drayage and regional haul.
About the Tesla Semi
Unveiled in November 2017, the Tesla Semi is a battery-electric Class 8 tractor whose Long Range trim covers 500 miles on a charge and consumes about 1.7 kWh per mile, with a 1.2 MW Megacharger that recovers about 70% of range in 30 minutes. After delivering its first units to PepsiCo in December 2022, Tesla began volume production on April 29, 2026 at a plant beside Giga Nevada in Sparks built to turn out 50,000 Semis a year.
Which one fits your operation?
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