Freightliner has unveiled the production version of the eCascadia Class 8 battery electric truck after extensive testing of pre-production models with fleet customers.
The eCascadia debuted at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California, earlier this week as an electric semi truck suited for short-haul routes that allow for depot-based charging. Ideal uses include last mile logistics, local and regional distribution, drayage and warehouse to warehouse applications.
The Freightliner eCascadia is powered by the Detroit ePowertrain developed by Daimler-owned Detroit, offering 320 horsepower in single eAxle configuration and 470 horsepower in tandem eAxle guise, and three battery options offering a range of up to 230 miles (from the largest 440 kWh pack).
