- Peterbilt doubled its electric truck portfolio.
- The American truck maker added three new medium-duty models to its lineup.
- All three are powered by LFP batteries that can be charged at up to 350 kW.
American truck maker Peterbilt just doubled its electric model lineup by introducing three all-new medium-duty battery-powered regional trucks, signaling to the competition that it’s serious about the EV game.
The new 536EV, 537EV and 548EV trucks join the previously announced 520EV, 567EV and 579EV models, bringing the American company’s tally to half a dozen electric trucks. The recently revealed models are powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are known for their durability, and can be charged at up to 350 kilowatts.
A midship-mounted dual-motor setup powers all of them, but the power output depends on the model. The smallest of the new lineup, the 536EV, has a maximum output of 470 horsepower and 1,100 pound-feet of torque. Its 250-kilowatt-hour battery pack enables a maximum driving range of 200 miles on a full charge, while an 80% top-up will take 80 minutes, according to Peterbilt.
The Class 6 truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds and has a 25-kilowatt electric power take-off (ePTO) as an option. The truck maker says this model is ideal for regional haul, as well as pickup and delivery services.
Next up is the Class 7 537EV, which has a 33,000-pound GVWR, a maximum power of 605 hp and a maximum torque rating of 1,850 lb ft. This model can be had with the same 250 kWh battery as its smaller brother, but a larger 375 kWh option is also available, which increases the maximum range to 280 miles. The larger battery model also comes with a more powerful, 150 kW ePTO.
Gallery: Peterbilt Electric Medium-Duty Truck Lineup
Finally, there’s the Class 8 548EV, which has a gross combined weight rating of up to 82,000 pounds. The same 605 hp Paccar ePowertrain and two battery options as on the 575EV are available, but on the heavier 548EV, the maximum range is capped at 200 miles.
All three models come standard with a three-speed transmission, a 15-inch interior digital display with unique EV graphics and efficiency insights, as well as the Bendix Fusion Stop and Auto Go advanced driver assistance system with pedestrian detection and high beam assist. A three-stage regenerative braking system is also standard.
Peterbilt’s three new medium-duty electric trucks can be had with wheelbases that are 163 inches or longer, and the company offering factory-installed lift axles as an option.
