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Tesla Semi spotted Supercharging thousands of miles from factory as real-world tests continue
Tesla’s all-electric Semi truck continues its real-world testing, with the long-hauler recently being spotted nearly 2,000 miles away from the Fremont factory at the Catoosa, Oklahoma Supercharger station, off of Interstate 44. The electric truck’s recent sighting comes a day after the vehicle was spotted cruising in New Mexico on I-40, more than 600 miles away.
The Catoosa sighting was shared on the r/TeslaMotors subreddit by Model 3 reservation holder u/JohnFitzgeraldSnow, who was able to take a photo of the truck. The electric car enthusiast mentioned that the all-electric Semi was only using a single charging cable while it was attached to a Supercharger stall. The truck was reportedly accompanied by a group of Tesla employees as well.
The latest sightings of the Semi are yet another sign that Tesla is doing some extensive real-world testing on the electric long-hauler. Among Tesla’s vehicles, the Semi would likely be the one that would rack up miles the fastest, considering that it would be tasked to transport cargo over long distances on an everyday basis. The state of the Tesla Semi in its recent sighting is proof of this, as the vehicle was pretty much covered all over with bugs from the freeway.
The Semi is designed to disrupt the trucking industry the way the Model 3 is designed to disrupt the mainstream auto market. The specs of the Semi, particularly its 500-mile range, have caught the ire of the company’s critics. Daimler’s head of trucks Martin Daum even alleged that the Semi’s quoted specs defy the laws of physics. This was laughed off by Elon Musk during the Q1 2018 earnings call, when he stated that Tesla could make a truck with 500 miles of range even with its current battery technology.
Being the largest vehicle in Tesla’s lineup, the Semi is designed to be supported by a network of high-powered Megachargers. Elon Musk noted during the Semi’s unveiling last November that the Megachargers would be capable of replenishing 400 miles of range in as little as 30 minutes of charging. The actual specs of the Megacharger have not been announced as of date, but there is a good chance that it would be roughly ten times as powerful as Tesla’s ~120 kW Superchargers.
Since being unveiled, the Tesla Semi has received a strong, positive response from several high-profile customers. In the United States alone, companies such as UPS, FedEx, Anheuser-Busch, and PepsiCo have all placed reservations for the vehicle. To prepare for the rollout of the electric trucks on America’s roads, Tesla has started building the initial charging infrastructure for the Semi. Reports emerged earlier this year that Tesla is partnering with several of the Semi’s reservation holders to build charging stations in key locations frequently traveled by fleet operators. The stations, which would likely be the first Megachargers, will be spaced close enough together so that the Semi has enough range to complete its routes.
-->The Tesla Semi is expected to start production sometime in 2019, and though the company has not announced where the vehicle would be manufactured, there is a good chance that the electric long-hauler’s production would be a lot smoother. The Semi, after all, shares several components with the Model 3, such as its electric motors. Considering that Tesla has learned a lot of lessons from the ramp of the Model 3, there is a good chance that the Semi might make it to market earlier than expected.
Tesla Model Y demand in China is through the roof, and new delivery dates show the company has already sold out its allocation of the all-electric crossover for 2025.
The Model Y has been the most popular vehicle in the world in both of the last two years, outpacing incredibly popular vehicles like the Toyota RAV 4. In China, the EV market is substantially more saturated, with more competitors than in any other market.
However, Tesla has been kind to the Chinese market, as it has launched trim levels for the Model Y in the country that are not available anywhere else. Demand has been strong for the Model Y in China; it ranks in the top 5 of all EVs in the country, trailing the BYD Seagull, Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, and the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan.
The other three models ahead of the Model Y are priced substantially lower.
Tesla is still dealing with strong demand for the Model Y, and the company is now pushing delivery dates to early 2026, meaning the vehicle is sold out for the year:
-->NEWS: New orders for all four Tesla Model Y trims in China are now officially sold out for 2025, as the factory’s remaining production capacity for the year has been fully allocated.
Estimated delivery dates for new orders now show January-February 2026. pic.twitter.com/Dfnu7yY58N
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) December 1, 2025
Tesla experienced a 9.9 percent year-over-year rise in its China-made EV sales for November, meaning there is some serious potential for the automaker moving into next year despite increased competition.
There have been a lot of questions surrounding how Tesla would perform globally with more competition, but it seems to have a good grasp of various markets because of its vehicles, its charging infrastructure, and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite, which has been expanding to more countries as of late.
-->Tesla Model Y is still China’s best-selling premium EV through October
Tesla holds a dominating lead in the United States with EV registrations, and performs incredibly well in several European countries.
With demand in China looking strong, it will be interesting to see how the company ends the year in terms of global deliveries.
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Tesla Europe rolls out FSD ride-alongs in the Netherlands’ holiday campaign
The festive event series comes amid Tesla’s ongoing push for regulatory approval of FSD across Europe.
Tesla Europe has announced that its “Future Holidays” campaign will feature Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ride-along experiences in the Netherlands.
The festive event series comes amid Tesla’s ongoing push for regulatory approval of FSD across Europe.
The Holiday program was announced by Tesla Europe & Middle East in a post on X. “Come get in the spirit with us. Featuring Caraoke, FSD Supervised ride-along experiences, holiday light shows with our S3XY lineup & more,” the company wrote in its post on X.
Per the program’s official website, fun activities will include Caraoke sessions and light shows with the S3XY vehicle lineup. It appears that Optimus will also be making an appearance at the events. Tesla even noted that the humanoid robot will be in “full party spirit,” so things might indeed be quite fun.
“This season, we’re introducing you to the fun of the future. Register for our holiday events to meet our robots, see if you can spot the Bot to win prizes, and check out our selection of exclusive merchandise and limited-edition gifts. Discover Tesla activities near you and discover what makes the future so festive,” Tesla wrote on its official website.
-->This announcement aligns with Tesla’s accelerating FSD efforts in Europe, where supervised ride-alongs could help demonstrate the tech to regulators and customers. The Netherlands, with its urban traffic and progressive EV policies, could serve as an ideal and valuable testing ground for FSD.
Tesla is currently hard at work pushing for the rollout of FSD to several European countries. Tesla has received approval to operate 19 FSD test vehicles on Spain’s roads, though this number could increase as the program develops. As per the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), Tesla would be able to operate its FSD fleet on any national route across Spain. Recent job openings also hint at Tesla starting FSD tests in Austria. Apart from this, the company is also holding FSD demonstrations in Germany, France, and Italy.
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Tesla sees sharp November rebound in China as Model Y demand surges
New data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) shows a 9.95% year-on-year increase and a 40.98% jump month-over-month.
Tesla’s sales momentum in China strengthened in November, with wholesale volumes rising to 86,700 units, reversing a slowdown seen in October.
New data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) shows a 9.95% year-on-year increase and a 40.98% jump month-over-month. This was partly driven by tightened delivery windows, targeted marketing, and buyers moving to secure vehicles before changes to national purchase tax incentives take effect.
Tesla’s November rebound coincided with a noticeable spike in Model Y interest across China. Delivery wait times extended multiple times over the month, jumping from an initial 2–5 weeks to estimated handovers in January and February 2026 for most five-seat variants. Only the six-seat Model Y L kept its 4–8 week estimated delivery timeframe.
The company amplified these delivery updates across its Chinese social media channels, urging buyers to lock in orders early to secure 2025 delivery slots and preserve eligibility for current purchase tax incentives, as noted in a CNEV Post report. Tesla also highlighted that new inventory-built Model Y units were available for customers seeking guaranteed handovers before December 31.
This combination of urgency marketing and genuine supply-demand pressure seemed to have helped boost November’s volumes, stabilizing what had been a year marked by several months of year-over-year declines.
-->For the January–November period, Tesla China recorded 754,561 wholesale units, an 8.30% decline compared to the same period last year. The company’s Shanghai Gigafactory continues to operate as both a domestic production base and a major global export hub, building the Model 3 and Model Y for markets across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, among other territories.
Tesla Model Y demand in China is through the roof, new delivery dates show
Tesla Europe rolls out FSD ride-alongs in the Netherlands’ holiday campaign
