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Windrose Semi reveals striking similarities to Tesla's design. Here are the features, performance, and industry implications of their electric truck.
Windrose Semi has unveiled their EV semi truck. Though it has a resemblance to Tesla's electric truck, is it a cheap Tesla knockoff? Well, let's not judge a book by its cover. The Founder of EV Universe got an up-close and exclusive look at the Windrose, and we're giving a breakdown of some key features.
Holy frunk. I got an exclusive chance to ride in the Windrose Semi and film it all! A thread🧵:
— Jaan of the EV Universe ⚡ (@TheEVuniverse) September 20, 2024
1. To be honest, I expected a cheap Tesla knock-off. Now, I think they might just be learning from the best.
Why does it look so much like a Tesla Semi? They said the cab is... pic.twitter.com/87xRUzzfkO
Windrose claims their similarities to Tesla's EV Semi aren't coincidental. Their team stated,
"There aren't really better options to go with if you want to make a truly aerodynamic truck."
The Windrose Semi delivers a smooth ride comparable to Tesla's offering. Its 7.8-second 0-100 km/h acceleration feels "wild to experience," according to Jaan of the EV Universe. The 729 kWh battery provides an estimated 420-mile range.
Even Dan Priestley, lead of Tesla's Semi program, reportedly toured the Windrose truck. Windrose stated they had, "a great discussion about the advantages of purpose-built EV trucks."
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While the Windrose Semi shows promise, questions remain. Jaan said it best,
"The company [Windrose] is very new, and most startups fail. I hope this one doesn't – we need every e-truck maker we can get."
Is Windrose a true Tesla competitor? From their perspective, they are only focusing on their own brand, trying to leave their mark in the EV market. One thing is certain: the electric trucking race just got a lot more interesting.
Source: Jaan of the EV Universe
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