U.S., Hino Trucks portfolio will soon host medium-duty electric trucks
Hino Trucks will offer indeed an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and Le Series available in 2024. The manufacturer will begin production of these new vehicles integrating SEA Electric's SEA-Drive power system.
Toyota Group brand Hino Trucks, headquartered in Novi, Michigan, will be manufacturing also electric trucks. The announcement comes from Work Truck Week event, held in Indianapolis earlier this month. Hino Trucks will offer indeed an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and Le Series available in 2024. Hino Trucks will begin production of these new vehicles integrating SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive power system.
Hino Trucks: Class 5 M5e and Class 6 L6e are the new electric models
The Hino Class 5 M5e cab over and Class 6 L6e conventional models made their debut during the show, and come equipped with battery capacities of 138 kWh and 220 kWh respectively. “Starting in 2024, Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) mandates are starting to kick off in California which are growing the demand for electric vehicles, and many of our customers want to add EV’s to evaluate operational capabilities. Over the past several years, we have made significant strides in the push toward electrification. This strategic collaboration with SEA Electric is part of our plan to provide powertrain options to meet the needs for our customers and markets throughout the United States,” said Glenn Ellis, President of Hino Trucks.
Hino Trucks’ national dealer network is well prepared for the coming changes. Each dealer is already high-voltage trained from Hino’s previous hybrid product and are capable to service electric vehicles safely and efficiently. To further compliment the EV transition, Hino Trucks is building infrastructure to support these trucks with Hino INCLUSEV, a premier portfolio of end-to-end electric vehicle enablement.
“Hino Trucks is committed to delivering vehicles that provide our customers a sustainable option,” added John Donato, Sr Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “With the support of Hino Edge telematics metrics and driver behaviors, we developed our strategy and best fit for our initial EV vocational offerings to include delivery and final mile applications. We’ve got the vehicles. We’ve got the support. We’ve got all the tools needed to help our current and future customers move closer to a cleaner future.”
