The not too long ago launched Tesla Semi is taken into account probably the most attention-grabbing new electrical autos available on the market and Munro & Associates wish to conduct a full teardown of the truck.

Munro Stay, the YouTube arm of the corporate, simply introduced the launch of a crowdfunding marketing campaign “Uncle Sandy Sticker (Tesla Semi Fundraiser)” to boost some $200,000 for the challenge.

“We’re promoting stickers but once more! This time, we’re elevating cash to purchase a Tesla Semi to tear down.”

It is a related marketing campaign to that of the Tesla Mannequin S Plaid in 2021, which resulted in a excessive variety of episodes associated to specific components of the automobile, together with the structural battery and the 4680-type cylindrical battery cells.

The quantity is anticipated to cowl the acquisition of the automobile, whereas the corporate would then cowl the service, which often prices much more than the automobile.

To succeed in the purpose, the staff affords $15 stickers “Uncle Sandy Desires You” (4″ x 5″), which might be signed by Sandy Munro (the price is then $50). We are able to estimate that relying on the model – signed or not – the corporate wants 4,000-13,333 supporters.

That sounds formidable however doable, particularly if there are additionally some extra sponsors. Nevertheless, within the case of failure to accumulate a Tesla Semi (it is not bought in the identical means as automobiles) or assembly the fundraising purpose, all proceeds shall be used to fund future Tesla teardowns like the brand new Tesla Roadster.

“We’re crowd sourcing for our subsequent Tesla teardown! We’ll do our greatest to get a Tesla Semi for teardown with the gross sales of the Uncle Sandy Sticker. If we’re unable to safe a semi, the proceeds shall be redirected to a different Tesla teardown.”

We actually like the concept to proceed teardowns of latest electrical autos, mixed with the general public presentation of the final findings. In fact, extra superior know-how and price analyses are bought individually by the corporate.

There’s a lot to be curious in regards to the Tesla Semi – the primary Class 8 semi-truck, which has 500 miles (800 km) of vary when absolutely loaded. Beginning with some fundamentals like the burden of the automobile, by the brand new 1,000 battery system and tri-motor powertrain, new 1+ MW charging system, in addition to different options.