Södertälje, Sweden, Scania has launched its electric heavy truck range with an improved driveline, batteries and charging capability.
The trucks are available in R and S sleeper cabs and as a 4×2 tractor or as 6×2*4 rigid.
Scania will be the single point of contact, to guarantee the approach and implementation for operators.
Christian Levin, chief executive, Scania, said: ““We are now increasing our range and offering new opportunities to cater for a wider selection of customers and the whole transport ecosystem. These trucks are part of the solution that the transport industry is asking for.”
The new electric trucks have the potential to match or exceed what can be expected from conventional combustion engine trucks, Scania said. Customers will be supported with operational factors and services including charging, finance, insurance and maintenance.
Fredrik Allard, senior vice president and head of electrification at Scania, said: “We are facilitating a transition for our customers by including values they deem important, such as a close partnership and wanting to be zero emissions.”
“Scania has now reached a maturity with its electric range. With this major addition to our existing hybrids and the battery electric trucks for urban distribution we introduced in 2020, we can now offer a sustainable and multi-faceted portfolio of zero-emission solutions for our customers.”
The trucks’ batteries have been improved, with 624 kWh packs installed,. The heating and cooling system has been reworked to maintain the powertrain’s and battery pack’s best operating temperature, but also to allow drivers greater control of the temperature in the cab.
The vehicle’s range is dependent on several factors, including weight, configuration and topography, but a 4×2 tractor with six batteries will be able to do up to 350km between charges, travelling at an average speed of 50mph.
The charging capability has been increased up to 375kW, which means that after an hour of charging it can add up to 300km of range. The continuous power output level for the Scania 45 R and S is 410 kW, approximately 560hp. While the new triple electric machine powertrain provides ample electro-mechanical power take-off to support power hungry applications. Which means customers will be able to use these new battery electric vehicles for temperature-controlled and bulk transportation, Scania said.
The 4×2 tractor’s axle distance has been increased to 4,150 mm when specified with six batteries, allowing it to benefit from the Increased vehicle dimension regulation in Europe. Gross train weight for the tractor unit is up to 64 tonnes.
The availability of charging solutions is crucial for European customers who want to start investing in battery electric trucks on a greater scale. Scania is working with other companies and will act as the single point of contact for customers to offer “complete charging solutions that secure a seamless and future-proofed electric experience”, it says.
The new electric trucks can be ordered now with production starting by the end of the year.
