DHL Supply Chain accelerates sustainability with first Tesla Semi delivery

DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first all-electric Tesla Semi, marking a significant milestone in DHL’s group-wide commitment to reduce absolute CO₂e emissions to 29 million metric tons in 2030 and be net zero by 2050. The addition expands DHL Supply Chain’s fleet of Class 8 electric vehicles in North America to more than 150, reinforcing the company’s leadership in more sustainable transportation.

The Tesla Semi joins DHL’s operations following a successful pilot in Livermore, Calif., where the truck covered over 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of regular routes. During testing, the all-electric truck demonstrated outstanding efficiency, averaging 1.72 kWh per mile while hauling a gross combined weight of 75,000 pounds (34 metric tons) over a 390-mile (625 km) long-haul route.

“Our pilot of the Tesla Semi exceeded expectations, proving its ability to efficiently haul a typical DHL freight over long distances on a single charge,” said Jim Monkmeyer, President, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain North America. “Integrating the Tesla Semi into our fleet is an important step toward achieving our decarbonization goals and delivering more sustainable solutions for our customers. With its range of up to 500 miles, the Semi unlocks opportunities that were previously beyond the limits of heavy-duty EVs, and we’re excited to partner with Tesla to make that a reality.”

Now operating from its new home in Central California, the truck is travelling approximately 100 miles per day, requires charging about once per week, and offers a range of up to 500 miles fully loaded. Additionally, it is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 metric tons annually.

“DHL has been a great partner to work with, and we appreciate their early and longstanding support for the Semi program. We are excited to support their deployment in North America, and their experience as a trusted logistics provider will help us make the product even better for future global markets,” said Dan Priestley, Director of Semi, Tesla.

DHL plans to add more Semis in 2026 as Tesla begins its volume production, further accelerating its transition to net zero-emission logistics. For customers, this means lower supply chain emissions and greater alignment with their own sustainability objectives.