Heavy-duty alternative fuel

Electric heavy-duty vehicles

The Alternative Fuels Data Center lists 138 electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles from 53 manufacturers. RIDE offers the most (16), followed by GreenPower Motor Company (11). Stated electric range runs from 66 to 805 km (median 241 km); the longest is the Tesla Semi. Battery capacity ranges from 42 to 686 kWh. Passenger capacity ranges from 14 to 112. The most used engine or drive system is the RIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2), fitted to 6 models.

Models138
Manufacturers53
Electric range66–805 kmmedian 241 km
Battery42–686 kWh
Passengers14–112

Longest stated range

Tesla Semi805 km
COBUS Industries Vega589 km
Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV547 km
COBUS Industries e.COBUS 2700S499 km
GreenPower Motor Company Mega BEAST483 km
Xos Windrose475 km
Van Hool CX45E418 km
Van Hool TDX25E418 km
Freightliner eM2402 km
Kenworth T880E402 km
Kenworth T880E402 km
RIDE Class 6F Box Truck402 km
Temsa TS 45 E402 km
Freightliner eCascadia (single drive)370 km
Battle Motors Raider362 km

All models

ModelTypeFuelRangeBatteryPassengersWeight classTransmissionEngine / drive
Tesla SemiTractor unitsElectric805 km———AutomaticTesla Electric motor (x3)
COBUS Industries VegaTransit busesElectric589 km196–393 kWh112——Cummins ZF AVE130 in-wheel motor center drive axle 280 kW
Alexander Dennis Enviro500EVTransit busesElectric547 km—80—AutomaticVoith Electrical Drive System 390 kW
COBUS Industries e.COBUS 2700STransit busesElectric499 km141–350 kWh77——Cummins Accelera ELFA 3 Electric Drive System 225 kW
GreenPower Motor Company Mega BEASTSchool busesElectric483 km387 kWh90—AutomaticDana TM4 PMSM 350 kW
Xos WindroseTractor unitsElectric475–676 km436–705 kWh—Class 8AutomaticXos 800V Permanent Magnet Sync. (x3 or 4)
Van Hool CX45ETransit busesElectric418 km676 kWh———Siemens ELFA2 Electric Drive System 360 kW
Van Hool TDX25ETransit busesElectric418 km676 kWh——AutomaticSiemens PEM Electric Drive System 360 kW
Freightliner eM2Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric402 km194–291 kWh——Detroit ePowertrainDetroit Diesel Corp. ePowertrain eAxle 255 HP; Detroit Diesel Corp. ePowertrain eAxle 190 HP
Kenworth T880ETractor unitsElectric402 km250–625 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 450 kW; PACCAR ePowertrain 350 kW
Kenworth T880EVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric402 km250–625 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 350 kW; PACCAR ePowertrain 450 kW
RIDE Class 6F Box TruckVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric402 km———RIDERIDE 390 kW electric motor
Temsa TS 45 ETransit busesElectric402 km560 kWh56——Dana TM4 SUMO HD 372 kW
Freightliner eCascadia (single drive)Tractor unitsElectric370 km291–438 kWh——Detroit ePowertrainDetroit Diesel Corp. ePowertrain eAxle 320 HP (240 kW); Detroit Diesel Corp. ePowertrain eAxle 395 HP (296 kW)
Battle Motors RaiderVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric362 km———Automatic · 2-Speed PowershiftBorgWarner Cascadia Motion IM435
New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG 35'Transit busesElectric356–439 km440–550 kWh32—SiemensCummins Accelera ELFA 3 Electric Drive System 209 kW; Cummins Accelera ELFA 3 Electric Drive System 160 kW
Freightliner eCascadia (tandem drive)Tractor unitsElectric354 km438 kWh——Detroit ePowertrainDetroit Diesel Corp. ePowertrain eAxle 425 HP (317 kW); Detroit Diesel Corp. ePowertrain eAxle 470 HP (350 kW)
New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40'Transit busesElectric351–515 km440–660 kWh40——Cummins Accelera ELFA 3 Electric Drive System 209 kW; Cummins Accelera ELFA 3 Electric Drive System 160 kW
GreenPower Motor Company EV350Transit busesElectric341 km400 kWh40——Prestolite 350 kW electric motor
RIDE K9MD (40')Transit busesElectric335 km455 kWh42—RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2)
Blue Arc EV BA4VansElectric322 km158 kWh—Class 4Automatic—
Blue Bird Micro Bird G5eSchool busesElectric322 km140–175 kWh30——Dana TM4 250 kW
Blue Bird Micro Bird G5e ActivityPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric322 km140–175 kWh30——Dana TM4 250 kW
IC Bus Electric CE SeriesSchool busesElectric322 km210–315 kWh78—AutomaticInternational 255 kW, 650 V, 6-phase permanent magnet
Kenworth T680ETractor unitsElectric322 km250–500 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 350 kW; PACCAR ePowertrain 450 kW
Kenworth T680EVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric322 km250–500 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 450 kW; PACCAR ePowertrain 350 kW
Peterbilt 536EVTractor unitsElectric322 km250 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 335 HP, 405 HP, or 470 HP
Peterbilt 536EVVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric322 km250 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 335 HP, 405 HP, or 470 HP
Peterbilt 579EVTractor unitsElectric322 km250–500 kWh—Class 8AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 470 HP, 540 HP, or 605 HP
RIDE 8TT Class 8 Tandem AxleTractor unitsElectric322 km———Automatic · RIDERIDE 180 kW electric motor (x2)
Tern RC8Tractor unitsElectric322 km538 kWh———Tern 680 HP
RIDE K11M (60')Transit busesElectric311 km—55—RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2)
Volvo VNR ElectricVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric306–370 km375–565 kWh—Class 7Volvo Two-speed I-ShiftVolvo 340 kW Electric Driveline
Peterbilt 537EVTractor unitsElectric298–451 km250–375 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 335 HP, 405 HP, 470 HP, 540 HP, or 605 HP
Peterbilt 537EVVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric298–451 km250–375 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 335 HP, 405 HP, 470 HP, 540 HP, or 605 HP
Freightliner Custom Chassis MT-50eVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric290 km164–246 kWh——AutomaticDana eS9000r eAxle 237 kW
GreenPower Motor Company EV500/EV550Transit busesElectric282 km—100——Siemens electric motor
Volvo VNR ElectricTractor unitsElectric282–443 km375–565 kWh——Volvo Two-speed I-ShiftVolvo 340 kW Electric Driveline
RIDE C10M (45')Passenger vans and shuttle busesElectric277 km446 kWh——RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2)
RIDE Creator Type CSchool busesElectric274 km282 kWh77—AutomaticRIDE AC Synchronous Motor 260 kW
RIDE RC-S4 Stripped ChassisVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric266 km———RIDERIDE e-Axle
RAM ProMaster EVVansElectric264 km110 kWh——AutomaticRAM 200 kW / 268 HP motor
GreenPower Motor Company EV250Transit busesElectric262 km260 kWh26——Prestolite 160 kW electric motor
Greenkraft VanVansElectric261 km101 kWh———Bosch 170 kW
Rivian Delivery 500VansElectric259 km100 kWh——AutomaticRivian 320 hp (235 kW)
Rivian Delivery 700VansElectric257 km100 kWh——AutomaticRivian 320 hp (235 kW)
Ford E-Transit Cargo VanVansElectric256 km89 kWh——AutomaticFord 198 kW / 266 HP motor
Ford E-Transit Cutaway/Chassis CabVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric256 km89 kWh——AutomaticFord 198 kW / 266 HP motor
RIDE C10MS (45' double decker)Transit busesElectric256 km446 kWh——RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2)
RIDE Dreamer Type DSchool busesElectric249 km255 kWh81—AutomaticRIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 150 kW (x2)
Rizon e18Mx/e18LxVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric249 km82–124 kWh——AutomaticFUSO 129 kW eAxle
ZM Trucks ZM8 LWBVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric249 km132 kWh———ZM Trucks 268 HP / 312 lb/ft
ZM Trucks ZM8 SWBVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric249–282 km132 kWh———ZM Trucks 268 HP / 312 lb/ft
New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG 60'Transit busesElectric243–320 km660–880 kWh61——Cummins ZF AVE130 in-wheel motor center drive axle 280 kW
Blue Bird All American RE ElectricSchool busesElectric241 km—84—AutomaticCummins PowerDrive 7000 EV
Blue Bird All American RE Electric ActivityPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric241 km—84—AutomaticCummins PowerDrive 7000 EV
Blue Bird Vision ElectricSchool busesElectric241 km155 kWh77—AutomaticCummins PowerDrive 7000 EV
Blue Bird Vision Electric ActivityPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric241 km—77—AutomaticCummins PowerDrive 7000 EV
Envirotech Bumble BeeSchool busesElectric241 km193 kWh90—Automatic—
Envirotech Transit City BusTransit busesElectric241 km193 kWh90—Automatic—
GreenPower Motor Company BEASTSchool busesElectric241 km194 kWh90—AutomaticDana TM4 PMSM 350 kW
GreenPower Motor Company EV Star Cab & ChassisVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric241 km—20——Dana TM4 160 kW; Dana TM4 150 kW
GreenPower Motor Company EV Star Cargo+VansElectric241 km————Dana TM4 150 kW; Dana TM4 160 kW
GreenPower Motor Company EV Star Cargo+Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric241 km————Dana TM4 150 kW; Dana TM4 160 kW
GreenPower Motor Company EV Star Mobility PlusPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric241 km118 kWh24——Dana TM4 150 kW
GreenPower Motor Company EV Star, AV StarPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric241 km118 kWh19——Dana TM4 150 kW
Mercedez-Benz eSprinterVansElectric241–332 km81–113 kWh——AutomaticMercedez-Benz 100 kW or 150 kW
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Gen 2School busesElectric241 km246 kWh81—AutomaticCummins Accelera 14Xe eAxle
Thomas Built WattsonSchool busesElectric241 km246 kWh90—AutomaticCummins Accelera 14Xe eAxle
Thomas Built WattsonPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric241 km246 kWh90—AutomaticCummins Accelera 14Xe eAxle
RIDE C8M (35')Passenger vans and shuttle busesElectric240 km313 kWh41—RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2)
Envirotech Cab Over Chassis Class 4Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric225 km92 kWh——AutomaticEnvirotech 120 kW
Envirotech Cab Over Chassis Class 5Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric225 km130 kWh——AutomaticEnvirotech 120 kW
Envirotech Cutaway Van Low RoofVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric225 km106 kWh——AutomaticEnvirotech 120 kW Direct Drive E-Axle
Envirotech Logistics Van Class 4VansElectric225 km106 kWh——AutomaticEnvirotech 120 kW Direct Drive E-Axle
Envirotech Passenger Van High RoofPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric225 km106 kWh15—AutomaticEnvirotech 120 kW Direct Drive E-Axle
GreenPower Motor Company Nano BEAST/AccessSchool busesElectric225 km118 kWh24—AutomaticDana TM4 PMSM 150 kW
Harbinger Electric ChassisVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric225–338 km140–210 kWh———Harbinger EDU 440 HP / 1,140 lb-ft
Harbinger Sevna Cab ChassisVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric225–338 km140–210 kWh———Harbinger EDU 440 HP / 1,140 lb-ft
Harbinger Step VanStep vansElectric225–338 km140–210 kWh———Harbinger EDU 440 HP / 1,140 lb-ft
Mack MD ElectricVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric225–370 km150–240 kWh———Mack 3-Phase permanent magnet synchronous motor 260 HP
Peterbilt 548EVTractor unitsElectric217–402 km250–375 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 470 HP, 540 HP, or 605 HP
Peterbilt 548EVVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric217–402 km250–375 kWh——AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 470 HP, 540 HP, or 605 HP
Battle Motors Electric LNTVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric209–241 km420 kWh——Automatic · Direct Drive or 2-Speed PowershiftBorgWarner Cascadia Motion IM435
Damera Karsan eJESTPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric209 km88 kWh———Karsan Electric Traction Motor 135 kW
Mullen Automotive Mullen ThreeVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric201 km89 kWh———Mullen Automotive 120 kW electric motor
Optimal-EV E1Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric201 km123 kWh——AutomaticOptimal-EV 280 kW rear-mounted motor
Optimal-EV G1Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric201 km123 kWh——AutomaticOptimal-EV 280 kW rear-mounted motor
Optimal-EV LfePassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric201 km113 kWh——AutomaticOptimal-EV 280 kW rear-mounted motor
Optimal-EV S1Passenger vans and shuttle busesElectric201 km113 kWh——AutomaticOptimal-EV 280 kW rear-mounted motor
RIDE C8MS (35' double decker)Transit busesElectric201 km313 kWh——RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2)
Cenntro Logistar 400VansElectric200 km81 kWh——AutomaticCenntro 85 kW
RIDE Achiever Type ASchool busesElectric193 km156 kWh30—AutomaticRIDE AC Synchronous Motor 200 kW
Workhorse Epic 4Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric185 km127 kWh—Class 4AutomaticMotiv Power Systems Epic 4
Workhorse Epic 4 School BusSchool busesElectric185 km127 kWh20—AutomaticMotiv Power Systems Epic 4
Workhorse Epic 4 Shuttle BusPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric185 km127 kWh14—AutomaticMotiv Power Systems Epic 4
Mullen Automotive Mullen OneVansElectric177 km42 kWh———Mullen Automotive 60 kW electric motor
Blue Bird D-Series ElectricPassenger vans and shuttle busesElectric161 km—28—Automatic—
Kenworth K270E/K370EVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric161–322 km141–282 kWh———PACCAR ePowertrain 350 kW
Mack LR ElectricRefuse trucksElectric161 km———Mack Powershift 2-speedMack AC motor (x2), 400 kW (536 hp) total peak power
Mack LR ElectricVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric161 km———Mack Powershift 2-speedMack AC motor (x2), 400 kW (536 hp) total peak power
Peterbilt 520EVRefuse trucksElectric161 km——Class 8AutomaticMeritor 14Xe e-axles, 400 kW
Peterbilt 567EVTractor unitsElectric161–402 km250–625 kWh—Class 8AutomaticPACCAR ePowertrain 470 HP, 540 HP, or 605 HP
Workhorse W56Step vansElectric161–241 km140–210 kWh——AutomaticWorkhorse 295 kW Integrated eAxle
Workhorse W56Vocational trucks and cab chassisElectric161–241 km140–210 kWh——AutomaticWorkhorse 295 kW Integrated eAxle
Xos SVStep vansElectric161–322 km140–280 kWh——AutomaticDana TM4 SUMO HD Direct drive 347 HP
Kenworth L770ERefuse trucksElectric129–193 km350 kWh——AutomaticMeritor 14Xe e-axles, 500 kW
Rizon e16M/e16LVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric121–257 km82–124 kWh——AutomaticFUSO 129 kW eAxle
Isuzu NRR-EVVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric66–378 km60–180 kWh—Class 5AutomaticZF CeTrax Lite 3-phase AC, 150 kW (280 lb-ft)
Autocar E-ACTTTractor unitsElectric————Automatic · Dana Spicer 1710Vorza 150 kW
Autocar E-ACXRefuse trucksElectric————Automatic · Autocar 2-speed e-axleAutocar 200 kW (x2)
Boschung Urban-Sweeper S2.0/S2.0 MAXStreet sweepersElectric—54 kWh——AutomaticBoschung 40 kW electric motor
COBUS Industries e.COBUS 2700Transit busesElectric——96——Cummins Accelera ELFA
COBUS Industries e.COBUS 3000Transit busesElectric——110——Cummins Accelera ELFA
ENC Axess EVO-BETransit busesElectric——43—.BAE Systems Gen 3 Electric Drive System
Elgin Electric Broom BearStreet sweepersElectric—400 kWh——AutomaticCascadia IM-425
Gillig Battery Electric BusTransit busesElectric—686 kWh———Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV
Global M3EVStreet sweepersElectric—210 kWh——GlobalUS Hybrid 160 kW electric motor
Global M4EVStreet sweepersElectric—210 kWh——GlobalUS Hybrid 160 kW electric motor
Heil Environmental Side Loader: RevAMP fully electricRefuse trucksElectric——————
International eMVVocational trucks and cab chassisElectric————AutomaticDana Direct Drive Electric Motor (324 HP/1,737 ft-lb)
Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV Electric Terminal TractorTractor unitsElectric—105–210 kWh————
Kalmar TX Electric Terminal TractorTractor unitsElectric—112–224 kWh———Dana TM4 SUMO MD 235 kW (315 HP)
MAFI T 230ETractor unitsElectric—177 kWh——AutomaticZF CeTrax electric drive, 300 kW
McNeilus Volterra ZFLRefuse trucksElectric——————
McNeilus Volterra ZSLRefuse trucksElectric——————
Morgan-Olson (various models)Step vansPropane, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Electric, CNG - Compressed Natural Gas————Automatic—
Orange EV HUSK-e / HUSK-e XPTractor unitsElectric——————
Orange EV e-TRIEVERTractor unitsElectric—————Orange EV Brushless induction motor
RIDE 8Y Class 8 Terminal TractorTractor unitsElectric————RIDERIDE 180 kW electric motor (x2)
RIDE K7M (30')Transit busesElectric——22—RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 90 kW (x2)
RIDE K7M ER (30')Transit busesElectric——22—RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 150 kW (x2)
RIDE K8M (35')Transit busesElectric——32—RIDERIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 150 kW (x2)
Schwarze Industries M6 Avalanche EVStreet sweepersElectric—240 kWh————
TICO Pro Spotter EVTractor unitsElectric—132 kWh——AutomaticVolvo Penta Electric Driveline
Terberg YT203-EVTractor unitsElectric—310 kWh——AutomaticZF CeTrax Traction Motor 200 kW
Utilimaster (various models)Step vansPropane, Electric————Automatic—
Utilimaster (various models)Vocational trucks and cab chassisCNG - Compressed Natural Gas, Electric, Propane————Automatic—

Engines and drive systems used

How many models in this list use each engine or electric drive.

RIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 180 kW (x2)6 models
Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV5 models
Dana TM4 150 kW5 models
PACCAR ePowertrain 350 kW5 models
PACCAR ePowertrain 470 HP, 540 HP, or 605 HP4 models
PACCAR ePowertrain 450 kW4 models
Optimal-EV 280 kW rear-mounted motor4 models
RIDE Asynchronous Motor 3-Phase 150 kW (x2)3 models
Motiv Power Systems Epic 43 models
Dana TM4 160 kW3 models

By vehicle type

Vocational trucks and cab chassis35Transit buses24Tractor units23Passenger vans and shuttle buses14School buses14Vans11Refuse trucks7Street sweepers5Step vans5

Manufacturers

RIDE16GreenPower Motor Company11Peterbilt9Blue Bird7Envirotech7Kenworth6Workhorse5COBUS Industries4Optimal-EV4New Flyer3Mack3Freightliner3Thomas Built3Harbinger3Orange EV2Global2Kalmar2Van Hool2Volvo2Autocar2Battle Motors2Ford2Xos2McNeilus2Rizon2Mullen Automotive2Utilimaster2Rivian2ZM Trucks2Gillig1ENC1Freightliner Custom Chassis1IC Bus1International1Morgan-Olson1Elgin1Tesla1TICO1Heil Environmental1Mercedez-Benz1Alexander Dennis1Cenntro1Isuzu1Boschung1Damera1RAM1Blue Arc EV1Greenkraft1Temsa1Tern1MAFI1Terberg1Schwarze Industries1

Fuel mix

Electric138Propane3Natural gas2Hydrogen fuel cell1

Related

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Source

Alternative Fuels Data Center (National Laboratory of the Rockies, US Department of Energy), compiled from manufacturer specifications and updated twice a year. Ranges are manufacturer-stated. Confirm details with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

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