Scania electric trucks now available for order with MCS and under-cab battery module

Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its new under-cab battery module. The latter is expected to enable operators to optimise battery capacity for the vast majority of transport needs. According to the Swedish truck maker, in some applications it’s now possible to achieve a range well beyond 800 km on one charge. Also, the positioning of the battery module under the cab of the Scania electric truck frees up more space for bodywork. A major benefit of the overall battery solution is that we can adapt its positions to cater for different types of bodywork across different applications.

Scania electric trucks: some major advancements

Another key aspect regarding electric heavy-duty vehicles is related to range. Now, Scania makes it possible to order electric trucks with the so-called MCS-readiness. It means that the batteries of the truck can now be charged with more power and in less time compared to the past. Scania explains that “given the legally required rest breaks for the drivers, transporters can plan a battery charge during a journey at a natural stopping point, and top up from, say, 20 percent to 75 percent“.

“The new under-cab battery module optimises the placing of the truck batteries to transporters’ advantage,” said Tobias Ejderhamn, Global Manager, Transformation & New Business, Scania. “Thus, with the right battery set-up, MCS and a good charging strategy – using Scania’s own charging company Erinion or Scania Charging Access out on the road – our customers can easily solve the range versus payload question.”

“Scania can now offer transport operators a comprehensive path to electrification and sustainable transport; one that is reliable, seamless, and commercially viable,” added Lars Gustafsson, Head of Solutions Management, Scania. “With these two new additions to customers’ armoury it has become even easier and more attractive to make the change to electric transport.”