Renault Trucks has unveiled new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T - the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 - which can travel up to 600 km on a single charge and are available to order now.
Designed to meet hauliers’ specific needs, the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 is focused on range and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 on payload, while the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 540 4x2 remains dedicated to regional distribution.
The increased range of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 and T 585 has been achieved by integrating an electric axle.
The E-axle enables all parts of the powertrain – electric motors and transmission – to be grouped together at the vehicle’s rear. This architecture frees up space between the side members to accommodate additional battery packs.
These new models are fitted with high-energy-density Nickel, Cobalt, Aluminium (NCA) lithium-ion batteries, with a specific L-shape design to fit neatly in the new layout. Renault Trucks guarantees their performance up to eight years or one million kilometres.
The Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585, which carries 585 kWh of battery capacity, can travel up to 460 km on a single charge, while offering the highest payload in this vehicle range.
With 780 kWh of capacity, the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 achieves a range of 600 km and is designed for hauliers looking above all for maximum range.
To get the most out of stops, both models are compatible with charging stations equipped with the ultra-fast Megawatt Charging System (MCS), up to 720 kW.
These stations can provide up to 350 km of range in a 45-minute driver’s rest break. They can also be charged at a depot using the standard CCS (up to 350 kW).
Renault Trucks is also upgrading its current model, the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 540 4x2, which will now be able to travel up to 450 km on a single charge.
Designed for long distances, the Renault Trucks 6x2 tractor versions E-Tech T 585 and T 780 provide optimal driving comfort, Renault said.
The rear axle also gives these new models a manoeuvrability comparable with that of a 4x2 tractor version. The lightweight, steerable and liftable axle also protects tyres during return trips at low load.
Renault Trucks is also providing a full range of connected and predictive services.
These include the Optifleet fleet management solution, for route planning, real-time vehicle tracking, performance analysis, and charging management; a specific electromobility contract dubbed the Serenity Pack, which provides enhanced tracking and personalised assistance, and the Driver App which enables drivers to monitor charging status and remotely prepare their vehicle by pre-conditioning of the cab and batteries, so as to guarantee optimal availability before each assignment.
In addition, the Renault Trucks E-Tech Programme consultancy service provides operators with access to electromobility experts and advanced fleet and route analysis tools, as well as site energy capacity assessment, range and CO₂ savings simulations.
The three new models will be produced at the plant in Bourg-en-Bresse, where vehicles in the electric heavy-duty range – Renault Trucks E-Tech T and Renault Trucks E-Tech C – have been assembled since late 2023.
