Kenworth has launched the new T880E, its first Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck for the North American market.
The Kenworth zero-emission T880E was introduced at ACT Expo with the next generation battery-electric T680E and is now available for order from Kenworth dealers in Canada and the United States, with deliveries scheduled to begin later this year.
“The Kenworth T880E marks a groundbreaking milestone in Kenworth’s history as we bring to market the first Class 8 battery-electric solution built for vocational applications,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant General Manager for Sales and Marketing.
The all-new T880E is driven by the ePowertrain platform developed by PACCAR. The fully integrated powertrain system delivers between 365 hp to 470 hp continuous power and up to 605 hp peak power with 1,850 foot-pounds of torque.
The T880E offers four battery-string options, allowing a customizable range from 160 km to more than 400 km, with wheelbase and vehicle configurations to fit a variety of customer needs.
The largest battery configuration features 625 kWh of energy storage that delivers more than 400 km of range and is offered in up to 82,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).
The T880E uses a CCS1 DC charge port featuring an industry-leading 350 kW peak charge rate and can charge up to 90 per cent in about two hours.
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According to Joe Adams, Kenworth’s Chief Engineer, the central drive eMotor allows for wheelbase flexibility, lift axle installations and makes for a vocational-friendly battery-electric integration.
Additionally, the T880E features factory-installed options for high and low-voltage ePTO ports, which can be utilized to power equipment, a mechanical ePTO or body configurations in conjunction with aftermarket body upfitters.
The T880E leverages the features found in its combustion engine counterpart as it is offered in both set-back front axle and set-forward front axle configurations with the same multi-piece hood construction as the T880.
Inside the cab, the latest in driver-focused technology includes the Kenworth SmartWheel and a new 38-cm DriverConnect digital touchscreen.
As well, dash and vocational features like RAM mounts and factory-installed PTO switches are available. The T880E is also offered with Kenworth ADAS packages for customers interested in DigitalVision mirrors, Bendix Fusion and Lane Assist.
