WattEV Orders 370 Tesla Semis for Oakland Port
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- WattEV announced a 370‑truck order for Tesla Semi Class 8 electric trucks, the largest single electric truck deployment in California, with over 300 units slated for a joint program with the Port of Oakland.
- Tesla rolled its first Semi off the high‑volume production line at its new dedicated factory adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada just days before the WattEV order, marking an early commercial win for the program.
- WattEV CEO Salim Youssefzadeh said the company chose the Tesla Semi after a public RFP, citing cost, performance, and availability, and unveiled the deal at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas.
- Delivery of the first 50 Semis is set to begin in 2026, with the full fleet of 370 expected to be operational by the end of 2027.
- WattEV will install Tesla Megawatt Charging System chargers at new depots in the Port of Oakland and Fresno, delivering 300 mi of range in roughly 30 minutes, and plans additional depots in Stockton this year and Sacramento in 2026.
- WattEV operates a Truck‑as‑a‑Service model, and its 75‑truck fleet logged over 7 million freight miles in 2025, claiming better economics than diesel even as energy costs diverge.
- Tesla priced the 500‑mile Semi at $290,000 and its Megacharger at $188,000, undercutting other Class 8 BEVs and providing fleet operators with a clear cost stack.
Why it matters: The deal gives Tesla a large 370‑truck order that validates the Semi’s production ramp and pricing, while WattEV expands its turnkey electrification service across key California ports, reducing diesel reliance. By pairing the $290k Semi with $188k Megachargers, the agreement highlights a clear economic case for carriers to switch to electric trucks.
