Tesla has begun handing over its first all-electric Semi trucks to customers, nearly a decade after unveiling the vehicle and after repeated delays. The launch marks the company’s long-awaited entry into heavy-duty electric transport, although charging infrastructure remains a significant challenge for fleet operators.

The Semi’s longest-range version is expected to travel at least 500 miles per charge and cost just under $300,000 before incentives, while Tesla’s new Reno factory aims to produce up to 50,000 trucks annually and create 3,000 jobs. Delays were attributed to the pandemic, supply shortages and redesigns based on customer feedback, including reducing the truck’s weight by about 1,000 pounds and simplifying its drive axle.