Tesla has announced the official technical data and plans for the launch of its fully electric heavy-duty truck, the Semi, in Europe. First customer deliveries in the European market are planned from 2027, while the formal industry presentation will take place at the IAA Transportation commercial vehicle trade fair in Hanover (September 15 to 20, 2026). At the same time, the company is showing its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi to the public in Japan for the first time, underscoring the U.S. group’s ambitions beyond its classic passenger car business.
The European key data for the Tesla Semi
For European freight transport, Tesla has published specific performance parameters: the European version of the Semi is designed for a permissible gross combination weight of 40 tons and achieves a range of up to 550 kilometers. The curb weight of the tractor unit is around 9.1 tons. It is powered by three independent electric motors on the rear axles with a system output of up to 800 kW (about 1,088 hp). The manufacturer puts energy consumption at around 1.0 kWh per kilometer. The truck is charged via the so-called Megacharger network with a charging capacity of up to 800 kW, which allows around 60 percent of the range to be replenished in 30 minutes.
Cybercab in Japan: marketing appearance without an immediate launch
Alongside the truck announcement, Tesla has exhibited its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi in Tokyo for the first time in Asia. The presentation is part of an exhibition tour through several major cities in Asia. For investors, an important distinction applies here: this is purely a product exhibition for brand promotion. No concrete approvals, schedules, or operational announcements for a commercial robotaxi service in Japan are currently available.
