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May 6, 2026 8:02 PM

Tesla Semi Lands 370 Unit Order: Is Jay Leno Right About Game Changer For Elon Musk's Company?

The Tesla Semi from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is nearing customer deliveries, and the timing couldn't be better. Tesla shared that its first semi from the high-volume line was produced last Wednesday, and companies are opening up their order books.

Tesla Lands Big Semi Order

The highly anticipated Tesla Semi was unveiled in 2017 and could be one of the biggest vehicle catalysts for the Elon Musk-led company in years.

This week, WattEV announced an order for 370 Tesla Semi vehicles from the company, as reported by Electrek.

The deal is the largest electric vehicle truck single deal ever announced in California.

WattEV, which previously bought electric trucks from the now bankrupt Nikola Motors, said it selected Tesla based on cost, performance and availability.

The first 50 Tesla Semis ordered by WattEV are expected to be delivered in 2026, with the full order delivered and operational by the end of 2027.

Of the 370 total trucks, over 300 will be deployed as part of a program with the Port of Oakland, according to the report.

WattEV has several operational truck depots in California with new locations coming in Oakland and Fresno. Those new locations will have Tesla Megawatt Charging System chargers in place, which ...