Walmart has reportedly received a Tesla Semi, with one of the electric trucks spotted on a California highway over the weekend. The Tesla cab includes “Walmart Transportation LLC” branding, indicating that the retailer has taken delivery of the vehicle as part of Tesla’s expanding pilot programs. This follows Tesla’s initial deliveries to PepsiCo in 2022. The sighting of the electric Tesla Semi towing a Walmart trailer in Stockton, CA has sparked speculation about Walmart’s collaboration with Tesla.
As of the time of writing, neither Walmart nor Tesla has responded to *Teslarati’s* requests for comment on the volume or specific details about the delivery. It remains to be seen how Walmart’s adoption of the Tesla Semi will impact the transportation industry and the wider adoption of electric vehicle technology. This development reflects a significant step forward in the adoption of electric semi-trucks for large retailers, marking a potential shift towards sustainable transportation solutions. The collaboration between Walmart and Tesla in deploying electric semi-trucks underscores a growing trend towards cleaner and more efficient transportation options.
As other companies observe this move, it may spur further investment and innovation in the electric vehicle sector.