DHL Supply Chain has officially added its first all-electric Tesla Semi to its North American fleet, putting the truck into daily service in Central California after months of real-world testing.
The move is part of DHL’s larger plan to cut total carbon emissions to 29 million metric tons by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. With the Tesla Semi now in operation, DHL Supply Chain’s North American fleet includes more than 150 Class 8 electric vehicles.
The truck previously ran in a pilot program in Livermore, Calif., where it logged more than 3,000 miles on regular routes.
“Our pilot of the Tesla Semi exceeded expectations, proving its ability to efficiently haul a typical DHL freight over long distances on a single charge,” said Jim Monkmeyer, President, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain North America. “Integrating the Tesla Semi into our fleet is an important step toward achieving our decarbonization goals and delivering more sustainable solutions for our customers. With its range of up to 500 miles, the Semi unlocks opportunities that were previously beyond the limits of heavy-duty EVs, and we’re excited to partner with Tesla to make that a reality.”
Now based in Central California, the truck runs about 100 miles per day and only needs to be charged about once a week. DHL estimates the single truck will cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 50 metric tons per year.
“DHL has been a great partner to work with, and we appreciate their early and longstanding support for the Semi program. We are excited to support their deployment in North America, and their experience as a trusted logistics provider will help us make the product even better for future global markets,” said Dan Priestley, Director of Semi, Tesla.
