Kenworth has launched the T880E, a Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck for North America. It features a PACCAR ePowertrain platform, customizable battery range up to more than 250 miles, rapid charging and driver-focused technology. Available for order, deliveries start later this year.
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The new T880E is the latest addition to Kenworth’s lineup of powertrain offerings, extending advancements in battery-electric and driver-focused technologies into vocational applications.
At ACT Expo, Kenworth announced the launch of the Kenworth T880E, the industry's 'first' Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck for the North American truck market.
The new T880E is the latest addition to Kenworth's lineup of powertrain offerings, extending advancements in battery-electric and driver-focused technologies into vocational applications. 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 the United States and Canada, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin later this year.
"The Kenworth T880E marks a 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 of sales and marketing. "The T880E is engineered to meet the evolving needs of operators and vocational fleets while still providing the durability, reliability and customization our customers expect."
The T880E is driven by the PACCAR-developed ePowertrain platform. The integrated powertrain system delivers between 365-470 hp continuous power and up to 605 hp peak with 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque, providing the drivability expected from a Kenworth, according to Kenworth.
The T880E offers four battery-string options, allowing a customizable range from 100 to more than 250 mi., 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 250 miles 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 a 350 kW peak charge rate and can charge up to 90 percent in approximately two hours, according to Kenworth.
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 BEV integration. In addition, the T880E will feature factory-installed options for high and low-voltage ePTO ports, which can be used to power equipment, a mechanical ePTO, or body configurations in conjunction with aftermarket body upfitters.
The T880E leverages the features of its combustion 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, according to Kenoworth. Inside the cab, the latest in driver-focused technology includes the Kenworth SmartWheel and a new 15 in. DriverConnect digital touchscreen. Dash and vocational features like RAM mounts and factory-installed PTO switches are available. The T880E also is offered with Kenworth ADAS packages for customers interested in DigitalVision mirrors, Bendix fusion and lane keeping assist.
"As the industry adapts to evolving regulations, our customers want access to a broad selection of products and technologies and Kenworth's comprehensive lineup of high-performance diesel, natural gas and zero-emission vehicles allow us to provide solutions for every customer need, now and well into the future," said Haygood.
For more information, visit www.kenworth.com.
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