Technology Applications

Manufacturers are approaching all heavy-duty vehicle classes (5-8). Several products are entering production and delivery.

Class 8, however, has attracted the most attention due to Tesla’s first deliveries of semi-trucks in Q4 2022.

Vehicle range for different products on the market is between 125 and 500 mi, enabled by large batteries between 400 and 1000 kWh. offered by each automaker spans achieved by each vehicle is dependent on battery size and energy efficiency,. Penetration in this sector is expected to grow slowly through this decade. Class 8 Truck Manufacturer

Model

Battery Pack Supplier

Battery Energy [kWh]

Range [mi]*

Efficiency [mi/kWh]

Max. Charge Power [kW]

Max Torque [lb-ft]

GCWR (lbs)

BYD 8TT

BYD

0-100% / 2.5 hr

In operation

eCascadia

CATL

0-80% / 1.5 hr

Formerly Romeo Power (Current N/A)

0-100% / 3.3 hr

eActros

CATL

20-80% / 1.5 hr

Tre BEV

Formerly Proterra Current Nikola/Romeo

0-80% / 2.2 hr

579EV

Formerly Romeo Power (Current N/A)

0-100% / 3 hr

Semi

Tesla

0-70% / 0.5 hr

VNR Electric

Volvo

0-80% / 1.5 hr

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Claimed Charging Availability Time

* Range as announced by each manufacturer

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