So I’m a trucker and I’m interested in the Tesla Semi just from the technological aspect. I think it works in some areas but definitely not long distance.
I got bored and I was very interested in figuring the weight of the Semi. Now this is going to be very rough estimates because there are many unknown variables but here we go.
Based off of the video where the semi is going up a mountain and accelerating (impressive) at max weight there are 11 jersey barriers on the flatbed. Assuming that these are solid concrete barriers and not hollow each one weighs roughly 4,000lbs for a total of 44,000 pounds of cargo. The weight of your average flatbed is roughly 7,000lbs.
82,000-44,000=38,000lbs empty with a flatbed.
38,000-7,000=31,000lbs empty Tractor only.
Your average 53ft Dry van trailer weighs 14,000lbs-16,000lbs. Let’s give Tesla the lower number. 31,000+14,000=45,000lbs total weight of your traditional Box Trailer attached to a Tesla Semi.
Now how much cargo capacity is left? With the 2,000lb exemption we have a max allowable weight of 82,000lbs.
82,000-45,000=37,000lbs of allowable cargo capacity.
I own a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia and the max I can carry before being overweight with full diesel tanks is 46,000lbs.
I created this just for reference or a guide. I could be wrong but I welcome any constructive comments or criticisms.
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