Boring Company's Tesla-Powered Liner Truck Hauls Freight Through Tunnels
The Boring Company has deployed a remote-piloted Liner Truck, powered by Tesla Model 3 components, to transport 22,000-pound loads through its narrow tunnels as part of a major expansion push.
The Boring Company is deploying a remote-piloted, Tesla-powered truck to haul heavy freight through its narrow tunnels. The Liner Truck uses a Tesla Model 3 battery pack and powertrain to tow 22,000 pounds, matching the weight of preformed concrete tunnel sections or a fully-loaded F-250 Super Duty pickup.
This vehicle is central to the company's Zero-People-In-Tunnel operating philosophy. Designed as a remote-piloted sled, it shuttles shipping containers and tunnel segments. It is built for heavy transport in confined spaces, not for speed or distance. The truck has a top speed of 12 mph while towing its maximum load and offers a 28-mile range. Pilots operate the vehicle remotely, often from Texas.
Tesla integration and design specifications
The Liner Truck is a modified version of a Tesla-powered tunnel vehicle, now adapted to carry a standard 20-foot shipping container. The company calls this the Prufrock Liner Truck. It runs on repurposed Tesla Model 3 batteries and drive units.
In a post on October 19, 2026, Elon Musk confirmed the modification. The Boring Company stated the shipping containers fit "like a glove" in the tunnel. This precise fit leaves only about an inch of clearance on either side. This tight tolerance means the container's top corners may scrape the tunnel walls, and a pebble on the pavement could cause a bump connecting the two.
Tunnel deployment plans and current capabilities
The company is planning significant tunnel expansion, funded by a $3 billion capital raise in September that increased its valuation to $23 billion. It aims to build 150 kilometers, or 93 miles, of tunnels in the UAE and 10 miles in Nashville, Tennessee.
Currently, its only operational tunnels are a few miles long in Las Vegas. There, a 28-mile network called the Vegas Loop moves passengers, but in standard Tesla cars, not the freight Liner Truck. The Liner Truck itself was introduced in August.
For the Nashville project, the company has already begun mining with its Prufrock MB1 and MB2 machines. A third machine is expected to launch in late October 2026, which is when the Prufrock Liner Truck is planned for deployment there.
