Tesla has had a "firm" grip on the automotive market. I'd be shocked, and disappointed if companies put up with the bs, terrible fit and finish, and the degrading of their customer service. Let's face it there are only two "megachargers" on the planet. This severely limits charging as the Tesla Semi is an energy hog. Additionally Other companies have already delivered electric and hybrid electric semis way before Tesla. Third if their semi is so great why the tiny load of chips in the trailer?
Im not by any means promoting anything better over the other. I just look at things from an investment point of view long term.
True there have been other semi's I think since around 2017 with Cummins being one of them. Sadly they have been off to a slow start and I can only assume the others as well. I only did a quick search on the subject. Im not interested enough to care other than to give Tesla credit for their semi. They have REAL verifiable orders from some mega corporations. That says something.
The chargers, its irrelevant for those companies, the semi's will be used for a specific more local use replacing currently used diesel. They are not going to be going cross country.
They will be returning "home" after a days use and recharged at the company distribution center. Ill stand by my statement, if they can build these things I actually think they will be better off doing that then their current lineup of cars.
I do disagree with you 100% on you saying Tesla has a firm "grip" on the market. ( I actually think you will agree with me) I dont see them having any grip at all. They were first on the market and they filled a void for a new electric powered vehicle. For the price they have the reputation of sloppy craftsmanship, its no secret but the buyers of their cars are more affluent and wanted a new gadget to play around with, it was by no means their primary comfortable big bold SUV but a sports car with its build quirks but fast and secure performance.
I personally think unless they change that they are about to get buried (almost like Facebook buried MySpace over a decade ago) in the automobile marketplace by the big major companies. You have a dozen big names coming to the market with a vast array of styles and price points with local dealers and service centers to hit the market, Tesla by no means has a "firm grip" in fact they have already lost 15% market share in the last year or two, just wait to 2024.
(just discussing here)