If the battery lasts 2000 cycles (reasonable for good chemistry… some chemistries can last over 5000 cycles), then that’s 1 million miles. (Tesla’s powertrain i

If the battery lasts 2000 cycles (reasonable for good chemistry… some chemistries can last over 5000 cycles), then that’s 1 million miles. (Tesla’s powertrain is certified for that much, too). At electric 19cents per miles and diesel at 82 cents per mile, that’s $630,000 in savings just for fuel, not to mention Diesel Exhaust Fluid, oil changes, and brakes. The 500 mile range Tesla Semi cost $180,000 at launch. Let’s say they’re off by nearly a factor of 2, so new Semis will be $315,000. That means you’ll be able to buy 2 500 mile Tesla Semis for just the fuel savings from one.