Mercedes (eActros, eActros LongHaul)
EActros has been undergoing trials since 2016 and the company plans to launch this electric truck on sale this year. Curb weight - from 18 and 25 tons (the weight of the transported cargo is 6 and 12 tons, respectively). An electric battery with a capacity of 240 kW * h will allow the car to cover about 200 km without recharging (although this does not take into account the weight of the load). The battery itself is completely placed under the frame of the car and is enclosed in a strong frame that prevents damage to it. The car has two electric motors, 125 kilowatts each, which are built into the drive axle. The battery can be charged through an AC / DC socket (CCS standard) with a voltage of up to 500 V, from mobile charging stations (up to 80 kW) and stationary chargers (up to 150 kilowatts). Charging time: in fast mode 3 hours, in standard mode 11 hours. The eActros LongHaul is the second electric utility vehicle in the Mercedes family. Its serial production is scheduled for 2024. In the meantime, it is known that this truck tractor will be able to overcome about 500 km on a single charge.
45000 $
Renault (D Z.E., Master Z.E., D Wide Z.E.)
Renault presented a whole range of electric trucks of different carrying capacities. Model Master Z.E. is equipped with an electric motor of 57 kW and a battery with a capacity of 33 kW * h with a curb weight of 3.1 tons. The real cruising range is about 120 km. Model D Z.E. has a curb weight of 16 tons, a power plant of 185 kW, and 2-6 batteries with a total capacity of 200-300 kW * h. The real cruising range is about 300 km. Fast charging time is 1-2 hours, in standard mode, it will take about 12 hours to recharge the battery. Model D Wide Z.E. - a heavy truck with a curb weight of 26 tons, equipped with two electric motors with a total capacity of 370 kilowatts and a battery with a capacity of 200-300 kW * h. The real cruising range is about 200 km. Charge time - same as D Z.E. In 2023, the production of the Renault electric main tractor is also planned.
39000 $
Volvo (FL Electric, FE Electric)
The FL model is an electric truck weighing 6 tons, which has a battery with a capacity of 100-300 kW * h and a power plant of 185 kilowatts. The cruising range is approximately 300 km. You can charge the battery up to 100% in 10 hours at a standard station and 1-2 hours at a fast-charging station. The second model - FE Electric - has a carrying capacity of 27 tons, two electric motors, which together can provide 370 kilowatts. In this case, the battery capacity can vary from 200 to 300 kWh. The range of movement without recharging is about 200 km. The charging time is the same as for the FL model. It should be noted that Volvo is actively testing heavy electric trucks (carrying capacity up to 44 tons).
37000 $
BYD (model 8R)
Back in 2017, one of the leaders of the Chinese electric vehicle industry presented its version - a BYD 8R commercial garbage truck. The truck is equipped with two 148 kW electric motors and a 178 kWh battery. The battery charge is enough to cover a distance of 120 km. The charging time is 1-5 hours (the possibility of partial charging is provided - for 40, 80, 100, 180 kW * h). The carrying capacity is 10 tons.
52000 $
Tesla (Model Semi)
When discussing a car with an electric motor, it is impossible to ignore Tesla products. The Tesla Semi electric cargo car promises to surpass all competitors. The declared power reserve reaches 800 km. (when moving along the highway - 1,000 km.). The battery capacity, according to preliminary data, will be at least 1,000 kWh. And 4 electric motors will jointly produce more than 1,000 kilowatts. Charging time up to 30 minutes (replenishment up to 80% capacity), and restoration of 100% power in 40 minutes. The curb weight is 36 tons.
66000 $