Piloting long-range Tesla Semi on U.S. West Coast

CEVA Logistics recently partnered with Tesla to trial the long-range Tesla Semi across the U.S. West Coast over a three-week period—an important milestone in CEVA’s global commitment to lower-carbon transportation solutions.

The Tesla Semi is a next-generation, all-electric Class 8 truck designed for long-haul operations with zero tailpipe emissions. With a range of up to 500 miles on a single charge, the vehicle demonstrates strong potential for both regional and long-distance freight applications while maintaining performance, safety, and driver comfort.

Charging was successfully integrated into CEVA’s daily workflow through Tesla’s high-power charging infrastructure, enabling reliable turnaround times and supporting consistent route execution throughout the demonstration.

Beyond environmental impact, CEVA’s operations teams gathered valuable insights on how to optimize day-to-day electric truck usage. The trial highlighted the importance of adapting operational behaviors—including charge planning, dwell-time management, and real-time range optimization—to maximize efficiency and performance in electric heavy-duty trucking.

Tangible Results

During the pilot, CEVA achieved an estimated 4.38 metric tons (9,656 lbs.) of CO₂ emissions avoided compared with operating conventional diesel equipment. Real-world daily performance suggests this could translate to a reduction of approximately 76.9 metric tons (169,536 lbs.) of CO₂ annually.

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics remains committed to testing and deploying innovative, lower-carbon technologies across its global operations as part of the Group’s ambition of achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050.