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Rightech, the electric truck division of zero-emission bus maker Wrightbus, is offering customers £16,000 off the purchase price of its 7.5-tonne truck after it was approved for plug-in grants.
Its newly launched RT75 model has three wheelbase options – 3,365mm, 3,845mm and 4,475mm – with prices set at £55,500, £56,000 and £57,500.
However, Rightech said that now it qualified for the government’s plug-in grant it could now slash as much as £16,000 off the cost.
Jean-Marc Gales, Rightech CEO described the deal as “a real game-changer”.
He said: “We truly believe that the RT75 is the best electric 7.5 tonne truck in the market and now our inclusion in the grant scheme by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles enables fleet operators to fully commit to the EV sector.”
Gales said all Rightech sales come with a Wrightbus warranty, options to purchase All Service One service-and-maintenance packages and are additionally supported by a fleet of mobile technicians in the UK.
The service agreement with Sapphire Vehicle Services, adds 19 regional workshops to the existing three operated by Wrightbus – Ballymena, Bicester and Warwick.
“Wrightbus has been flying the flag for zero emissions long before anyone else, so we have an incredible track record which customers can rely on,” Gales added.
“Our hydrogen double-decker was the world’s first and we have 2,000 electric buses on the road, covering millions of miles across the UK and Europe with an in-service availability of 98.6%.”
Lilian Greenwood, Minister for Future Roads, said: “I am thrilled to confirm that truck drivers, haulage companies and businesses all over the UK will continue to benefit from our fantastic Plug-In Truck Grant for another year.
“This is brilliant news as we continue to make it cheaper, smoother and easier to make the switch to zero-emission trucks.”
