Jay Leno Drives the 500-Mile Tesla Semi: The Death of Diesel? | Jay Leno's Garage
Mar 23, 2026•Channel
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Published2 months ago
Duration47:35
Video IDBCXSq1dmEB8
Languageen
CategoryAutos & Vehicles
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
Performance Metrics
Views653.4K
Likes24.4K
Comments5K
Engagement Rate4.50%
Likes per 100 views3.74
Comments per 1K views7.63
Video Tags
#tesla semi#jay leno's garage#franz von holzhausen#electric semi truck#500 mile range#1.2 megawatt charging#ev winter testing#70000 lb load#million mile battery#tesla aerodynamics#center seat driving#independent owner operator#fleet efficiency#zero emissions hauling#48 volt architecture#regenerative braking#reno gigafactory#cybertruck technology#heavy duty ev#sustainable transport
Description
Jay Leno goes "outside the garage" for a vehicle too massive to fit inside: the all-electric Tesla Semi. Joined by Tesla’s Director of Styling, Franz von Holzhausen, and Semi Program Director, Dan Priestley, Jay puts the 500-mile long-range model to the test.
From the "bullet-shaped" aerodynamic cab to the game-changing 1.2 megawatt charging capability, we go under the hood of the most advanced Class 8 truck ever built. Watch as Jay hauls a 70,000 lb load and explores the "office of the future" for truckers. We also tackle the tough questions: Can it handle an Alaskan winter? Is the battery really designed to last a million miles? And why did Tesla put the driver in the middle?
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