Let’s discover the brand-new Renault Trucks E-Tech T trucks with 660 km range
Long-haul electrification has been made possible through improved electric driveline efficiency and a new generation of high energy-density NCA (nickel, cobalt, aluminium) lithium-ion batteries. The new electric axle also plays a key role in the long-haul e-truck model.
The new Renault Trucks E-Tech T electric trucks with extra-space for batteries are the solution designed by the French truck maker in order to increase vehicle range up to 660 km. We saw the very first examples of the trucks at Solutrans 2025, and also at Transpotec, in Milan, a few months ago. In addition, Volvo Trucks has lately introduced its long-haul electric trucks with similar philosophy during a press test at the beginning of June.
More into technical details, long-haul electrification has been made possible through improved electric driveline efficiency and a new generation of high energy-density NCA (nickel, cobalt, aluminium) lithium-ion batteries. As stated by the company itself, Renault Trucks has extended the batteries’ operating window, enabling up to 95% of their energy capacity to be utilised. As a result, the energy effectively available for propulsion has increased, extending the Renault Trucks E-Tech T’s maximum single-charge range to 660 km.
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This optimisation “is based on insights gained from operating more than 3,500 Renault Trucks electric vehicles, which have collectively covered over 130 million kilometres in real-world conditions”. As underlined at the latest exhibitions, three electric truck models are now available in the Renault Trucks E-Tech range. These are:
- The Renault Trucks T 780, designed for long-haul operations, with range of up to 660 km and a payload reaching up to 27 tonnes thanks to its 6×2 configuration, which retains the same manoeuvrability as a 4×2 tractor.
- The Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 with a range of up to 500 km and a payload of up to 28 tonnes.
- The Renault Trucks E-Tech T 540, dedicated to regional distribution operations, with a range of up to 450 km and a payload of up to 25 tonnes.
“Range has long been perceived as the main obstacle to the electrification of long-haul road transport. Operational data now shows that electric trucks are fully capable of meeting real-world transport requirements,” said Emmanuel Duperray, Senior Vice President of Electromobility at Renault Trucks. “The technological barriers related to the vehicle itself have now been overcome. The performance of electric trucks makes it possible to electrify a growing number of long-haul transport operations, while delivering an exceptional driving experience”.
