Chinese carmaker unveils Tesla Semi truck rival with a built-in kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom

Tim LevinNov 11, 2021, 04:05 IST

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering.Geely

Chinese car giant Geely revealed its new electric semi truck on Monday.
The Homtruck will have a kitchen, washing machine, bed, and bathroom.

Chinese auto giant Geely is getting into the electric-truck game with a new model to rival Tesla's Semi.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

The Homtruck, unveiled on Monday, aims to be a "semi-truck that feels like home," Geely said. (Hence the name.)

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

It's packed with amenities to make long-haul journeys more comfortable for truck drivers. It's common for tractor-trailers to have a sleeping compartment, but the Homtruck's sleek cabin looks fit for the electric future.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

It's packed with amenities to make long-haul journeys more comfortable for truck drivers. It's common for tractor-trailers to have a sleeping compartment, but the Homtruck's sleek cabin looks fit for the electric future.

Inside there's a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower stall.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

There's also a single bed and a glass roof.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

The Homtruck has an exterior kitchen on one side.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

The truck comes with a tea kettle and a refrigerator.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

Behind a hatch on the other side of the truck there's a small washing machine.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

The comforts extend to the driver's area, which will be made of sustainable plastics, soft-touch fabrics, and bamboo.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

A futuristic video Geely shared shows a truck driver drinking tea off of a bamboo side table while the truck pilots itself.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

Geely says the Homtruck will be able to transport goods autonomously. Although several companies are refining the technology and running tests, autonomous trucking doesn't exist on any large scale yet.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

Geely says the Homtruck will be able to transport goods autonomously. Although several companies are refining the technology and running tests, autonomous trucking doesn't exist on any large scale yet.

The Homtruck will come with a few different propulsion options, including a 100% electric powertrain and a hybrid version.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

The electric truck uses battery-swapping technology so drivers can charge up in minutes. That means instead of plugging in and waiting, drivers will pull up to a charging station and have a full battery installed.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

The electric truck uses battery-swapping technology so drivers can charge up in minutes. That means instead of plugging in and waiting, drivers will pull up to a charging station and have a full battery installed.

Like a Tesla, the Homtruck will be able to receive software updates remotely over the internet.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

It'll also be able to analyze traffic, recommend routes, tell the driver when to recharge, and connect to online platforms that track deliveries.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

Geely joins several companies working to bring the electric-vehicle revolution to trucking.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

Nikola, a US startup, is working to overcome scandal involving its founder and bring a hydrogen-powered truck to market.

A rendering of a Nikola Tre semi. Nikola

Tesla says it'll start selling its long-awaited Semi in 2022. PepsiCo expects to receive its first deliveries by the end of the year.

The Tesla Semi truck. Tesla

Germany's Daimler Trucks is also working on several electric models across its brands, including Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz eActros. Daimler

Geely's commercial brand, Farizon Auto, plans to start selling the Homtruck in 2024. Geely's intending to sell the truck globally, including in Europe, Korea, Japan, and North America, its CEO told CNBC.

Farizon Auto Homtruck rendering. Geely

Geely's commercial brand, Farizon Auto, plans to start selling the Homtruck in 2024. Geely's intending to sell the truck globally, including in Europe, Korea, Japan, and North America, its CEO told CNBC.

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Chinese carmaker unveils Tesla Semi truck rival with a built-in kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom

Chinese auto giant Geely is getting into the electric-truck game with a new model to rival Tesla's Semi.

The Homtruck, unveiled on Monday, aims to be a "semi-truck that feels like home," Geely said. (Hence the name.)

It's packed with amenities to make long-haul journeys more comfortable for truck drivers. It's common for tractor-trailers to have a sleeping compartment, but the Homtruck's sleek cabin looks fit for the electric future.

Inside there's a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower stall.

There's also a single bed and a glass roof.

The Homtruck has an exterior kitchen on one side.

The truck comes with a tea kettle and a refrigerator.

Behind a hatch on the other side of the truck there's a small washing machine.

The comforts extend to the driver's area, which will be made of sustainable plastics, soft-touch fabrics, and bamboo.

A futuristic video Geely shared shows a truck driver drinking tea off of a bamboo side table while the truck pilots itself.

Geely says the Homtruck will be able to transport goods autonomously. Although several companies are refining the technology and running tests, autonomous trucking doesn't exist on any large scale yet.

The Homtruck will come with a few different propulsion options, including a 100% electric powertrain and a hybrid version.

The electric truck uses battery-swapping technology so drivers can charge up in minutes. That means instead of plugging in and waiting, drivers will pull up to a charging station and have a full battery installed.

Like a Tesla, the Homtruck will be able to receive software updates remotely over the internet.

It'll also be able to analyze traffic, recommend routes, tell the driver when to recharge, and connect to online platforms that track deliveries.

Geely joins several companies working to bring the electric-vehicle revolution to trucking.

Nikola, a US startup, is working to overcome scandal involving its founder and bring a hydrogen-powered truck to market.

Tesla says it'll start selling its long-awaited Semi in 2022. PepsiCo expects to receive its first deliveries by the end of the year.

Germany's Daimler Trucks is also working on several electric models across its brands, including Mercedes-Benz.

Geely's commercial brand, Farizon Auto, plans to start selling the Homtruck in 2024. Geely's intending to sell the truck globally, including in Europe, Korea, Japan, and North America, its CEO told CNBC.