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The Tesla Semi showcases its appeal not only through performance but also via financial viability. Even after potential price increases from their previous tag of $150,000 to $180,000, estimates suggest a price around $200,000 could be justified purely through energy savings. Additionally, many industry leaders—including PepsiCo, Walmart, and Costco—are already exploring Tesla's Semi in their fleets, indicating a growing demand.
The sale of these trucks positions Tesla squarely in an $80 billion North American market, with world estimates reaching $200 billion. Yet, this endeavor serves a more comprehensive purpose; Tesla’s Semi is not merely an electric truck but a means to integrate itself into the vastly larger freight transportation sector.