EV Semi-Fleet Corp Takes Delivery of Tesla Semi

The San Bernardino carrier received its first Tesla Semi Long Range, part of a planned fleet of at least 10 electric trucks.

Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

EV Semi-Fleet Corp Takes Delivery of Tesla Semi

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EV Semi-Fleet Corp, a for-hire carrier based in San Bernardino, California, took delivery of its first Tesla Semi Long Range. The company plans to grow its fleet to at least 10 trucks, including port drayage.

Why it matters

Short-haul drayage at major ports has been a primary early-adoption use case for electric Class-8 trucks due to predictable routes and California emissions regulation. The delivery adds to the early commercial rollout of the Semi as high-volume customer deliveries get underway.

The Tesla Semi Long Range is rated at 500 miles of range at 82,000 lbs gross combination weight and is priced at $290,000. It supports up to 1.2 MW peak charging and recovers about 60% of its range in 30 minutes.

The players

Tesla

Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company that manufactures the Semi heavy-duty electric truck.

EV Semi-Fleet Corp

EV Semi-Fleet Corp is a for-hire trucking carrier based in San Bernardino, California, specializing in electric freight operations.

HMD Trucking

HMD Trucking is a Chicago-based trucking company that ordered 50 Tesla Semi trucks.

IMC Logistics

IMC Logistics is a logistics company that ordered 50 Tesla Semi trucks.

The details

EV Semi-Fleet Corp's first Semi was delivered in San Bernardino, California, on November 15, 2026. The carrier operates port drayage, 53-foot dry van, drop trailer and power-only services across California, Arizona and Nevada, and charges through Tesla's Megacharger network.

December 2022: Tesla delivered its first Semis to PepsiCo in a pilot.
February 2026: Tesla confirmed the $290,000 Semi price.
April 2026: Mass production ramped at the Nevada Gigafactory.
September 2026: High-volume customer deliveries began.
November 15, 2026: EV Semi-Fleet Corp's first Semi was delivered in San Bernardino.

Roadmap

Short-haul drayage at major ports in California has emerged as a leading early market for electric Class-8 trucks, driven by predictable routes and state emissions rules. This delivery extends that pattern to a regional carrier as electric heavy-duty trucking moves from pilot programs toward commercial fleets.

For shippers and drivers using port drayage in the Inland Empire, electric trucks may change which carriers can serve their freight, depending on fleet adoption. Operators considering electric equipment will weigh the $290,000 purchase price against the reported range and charging figures.

The takeaway

Fleet operators evaluating electric Class-8 trucks should compare the Semi's reported range and charging specs against their own daily route lengths and depot charging access. Early operational data from new fleets will show whether those specifications hold in daily service.