DHL Supply Chain Plans to Add Tesla Semi Tractors to U.S. Fleet
DHL Supply Chain says it expects to add multiple Tesla Semi tractors to its U.S. Class 8 fleet in the next 12 months, part of the company’s longer-term effort to reduce emissions across its operations.
The company also confirmed plans to integrate a fleet of Tesla Semis in 2026. DHL pointed to a recent trial as a key reason for moving forward, reporting an energy use rate of 1.72 kWh per mile.
For drivers and fleet operations, the significance is straightforward: DHL is signaling it sees battery-electric Class 8 trucks as workable for certain lanes and duties, based on real-world performance from its own testing.
The move sits within a broader trend in trucking, where major logistics providers are trialing and adding zero-emission equipment in stages rather than switching all at once. DHL framed the Tesla Semi additions as one step in a companywide decarbonization plan, tying the equipment choice to operational results it has already measured.
- What happened: DHL Supply Chain outlined near-term additions of Tesla Semi tractors and confirmed a 2026 fleet integration plan.
- Why it matters: A large, high-mileage operator is expanding use of Class 8 electric tractors based on its own trial data.
- Key metric cited: 1.72 kWh/mile during a DHL trial.