At ACT Expo 2024, Daimler Truck’s brand RIZON presented two brand-new all-electric truck models. The brand announced the expansion of its Class 4 to 5 lineup with the introduction of two new models—the e18Mx and the e18Lx.

The e18Mx and e18Lx offer an upgraded payload capacity of 18,850 pounds, compared to 17,995 pounds for the current models. The new models are part of RIZON’s ongoing commitment to offer fleet operators more robust and efficient zero-emission vehicle options through a higher capacity allowing for a reduce the number of trips needed for local deliveries and operations.

RIZON at ACT Expo: orders for Model Year 2025 open

RIZON Truck will begin accepting orders for the 2025 model year, which will come standard with an enhanced class-leading warranty package that now protects the powertrain and high-voltage electrical equipment for 8 years/120,000 miles and the high-voltage batteries for 8 years/185,000 miles.

“A lot has happened since then including customer handovers and RIZON’s entry into the Canadian market. Now we are ready to offer our Model Year 2025 trucks. By increasing the gross vehicle weight and updating the warranty, RIZON is taking an important step forward to provide customers with the best solutions for their businesses”, said Andreas Deuschle, the Global Head of RIZON Truck.

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