Renault Trucks is expanding its all-electric range with two new models of up to 44 tonnes, the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for regional transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for the construction industry.
From the beginning of 2023, Renault Trucks will start the commercialisation of two new models of up to 44 tonnes in its range: the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for regional transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for construction.
These new will be fitted with two or three electric motors, providing a combined power of up to 666hp.
The Renault Trucks T and C E-Tech will have two to six lithium-ion battery packs with a capacity of 180kWh to 540kWh. The vehicles' batteries can be fully charged in 9.5 hours by using a 43kW AC charger, or in 2.5 hours using a 250kW DC charger.
Renault says the trucks will be able to travel up to 186 miles on a single charge and up to 310 miles with a one-hour intermediate fast charge (250 kW).
Three types of power take-off (PTO) are available: electric, electromechanical or on the gearbox.
The new electric trucks will have a gross vehicle weight of 44 tonnes and be available in 4x2 and 6x2 tractor versions and 4x2, 6x2 and 8x4 tridem rigids.
The Renault Trucks T and C E-Tech will go on sale in the first quarter of 2023.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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