Electric Semi Truck Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of the heaviest electric trucks on the market. Class 8 = the heaviest US truck weight class (over 33,000 lbs loaded: long-haul semis); OEMs are the original equipment manufacturers (Tesla, Daimler, Volvo, etc.) that build the trucks.
| Manufacturer | Model | Powertrain | Range (mi) | Payload (lbs) | Battery (kWh) | Charge Time | GVWR (lbs) | Motor Power | Price | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD | 8TT (Standard) | BEV | 124 | 35,000 | 422 | DC 130-230 kW | 105,000 | 483 hp (360 kW) | $180,000 | Volume Production | 2022 |
| BYD | 8TT (Extended Range) | BEV | 167 | 35,000 | 563 | DC 230 kW | 105,000 | 483 hp (360 kW) | $180,000+ | Volume Production | 2024 |
| Daimler | Freightliner eCascadia (194 kWh) | BEV | 155 | 37,000 | 194 | 1.5-3 hrs (AC/DC) | 82,000 | 320 hp (239 kW) | $139,000+ | Series Production | 2023 |
| Daimler | Freightliner eCascadia (291 kWh) | BEV | 220 | 37,000 | 291 | 2-4 hrs (AC/DC) | 82,000 | 320 hp (239 kW) | $139,000+ | Series Production | 2023 |
| Daimler | Freightliner eCascadia (438 kWh) | BEV | 230 | 37,000 | 438 | 2-6 hrs (AC/DC) | 82,000 | 470 hp (350 kW) | $150,000+ | Series Production | 2023 |
| Dongfeng | Electric Heavy Truck | BEV | 186-217 | N/A (Medium-duty focus) | 200-350 | DC Fast Charge | — | — | Not Published | Limited (China) | 2020 |
| Einride | Pod (AET 2-4) | BEV | 124 | 35,274 | 280 | Standard AC/DC | 82,000 | Varies by level | Not Published (Lease) | Limited Production | 2020 |
| Foton | Medium-Duty EV | BEV | 186-333 | 7,926-7,859 | 38-88 | Standard Charging | — | 60-177 kW | Not Published | Limited (China) | 2020 |
| Hyundai | XCIENT Fuel Cell | FCEV | 450 | 40,000 | N/A (70 kg H2 storage) | 8-20 min H2 refuel | 82,000 | 469 hp (350 kW) | Not Published | Series Production (EU) | 2020 (EU) / 2026 (NA) |
| Lion Electric | Lion8 | BEV | 275 | 25,000 | 630 | 1.5 hrs (80% SOC) | 127,000 | 670 hp peak (500 kW) | $225,000-$300,000 | Discontinued (2025) | 2024 |
| Nikola | Tre BEV (6x2) | BEV | 330 | 42,703 | 738 | ~2 hrs (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 643 hp (480 kW) | $270,000 | Limited/Build-to-Order | 2023 |
| Nikola | Tre FCEV | FCEV | 500 | 46,500 | 140 (buffer) + 70kg H2 | 20 min H2 refuel | 82,000 | 322 hp (240 kW) | $750,000 | Limited Production | 2024 |
| PACCAR | Kenworth T680E | BEV | 200 | 35,000 | 500 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 365-470 hp (272-350 kW) | $170,000+ | Series Production | 2025 |
| PACCAR | Kenworth T880E | BEV | 200 | 40,000 | 500 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 365-470 hp (272-350 kW) | $170,000+ | Series Production | 2025 |
| PACCAR | Peterbilt 579EV (250 kWh) | BEV | 100 | 35,000 | 250 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 605 hp (451 kW) | $256,000+ | Series Production | 2024 |
| PACCAR | Peterbilt 579EV (500 kWh) | BEV | 200 | 35,000 | 500 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 605 hp (451 kW) | $256,000+ | Series Production | 2024 |
| SANY | Electric Semi-Trailer Tractor | BEV | 435 | 40,000 | 588 | 55 min (380 kW dual-gun) | 82,000 | — | Not Published | Series Production | 2024 |
| SANY | e263 Electric Tractor | BEV | 311 | 40,000 | 423 | 55 min (380 kW dual-gun) | 82,000 | — | Not Published | Series Production | 2024 |
| Tesla | Semi (Standard Range) | BEV | 325 | 35,000 | 550 | ~30 min (1.2 MW MCS) | 82,000 | 800 kW (1,073 hp) | $260,000 | Volume Production | 2026 |
| Tesla | Semi (Long Range) | BEV | 500 | 35,000 | 900 | ~30 min (1.2 MW MCS) | 82,000 | 800 kW (1,073 hp) | $290,000 | Volume Production | 2026 |
| Volvo | VNR Electric (4-battery) | BEV | 200 | 40,000 | 352 | 60 min (250 kW DC) | 82,000 | 455 hp (340 kW) | Not Published | Series Production | 2021 |
| Volvo | VNR Electric (6-battery) | BEV | 275 | 40,000 | 565 | 90 min (250 kW DC) | 82,000 | 455 hp (340 kW) | Not Published | Series Production | 2021 |
| Xos | HDXT | BEV | 230 | 56,000 | Not Published | 1.5 hrs (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 798 hp (595 kW) | Not Published | Series Production | 2023 |
Updated at 2026-05-06
Range vs Payload Trade-off
Every electric semi trades off range against how much cargo it can carry: a bigger battery adds miles but eats payload. BEV = battery electric vehicle (plug-in); FCEV = fuel cell electric vehicle (hydrogen). Plotted against a diesel benchmark.
Updated at 2026-03-18
Battery Capacity Comparison
Battery pack size in kWh (kilowatt-hours: roughly the energy in the pack) for each truck model. BEV = battery electric; FCEV = hydrogen fuel cell. Bigger packs add range but also weight and cost.
Updated at 2026-03-18