Renault trucks part of volvo began selling an electric version of its maxity small lorry in 2010.
Electric platform trucks manufacturers.
Ford s f series of trucks american s perennial best selling vehicle sold over 230 000 vehicles in the second quarter of 2019 alone.
The rivian camper truck edition stores an entire kitchen in the gearbox with a popup tent converting the bed into a bedroom.
The dedicated electric truck manufacturer is also working on modular gearbox and bed additions.
Daimler s other all electric model the freightliner em2 106 has a 230 mile range and is intended for more local distribution and deliveries.
And they carried an average price of 47 500.
As every new car entering the 2020 s does rivian is also focusing on tech.
Tesla ceo elon musk and his spacy cybertruck have ignited a frenzy over electric pickups and at least seven other u s.
Renault trucks was the first to build heavy duty lorries with three prototypes of electric renault midlum and a later renault d tested in real conditions by different customers carrefour nestlé guerlain for a few years between 2012 and 2016.
With such a large slice of the new vehicle sale pie it s no wonder electric truck manufacturers are popping up and hoping to join the party.
Automakers expect to build new battery powered trucks by 2021.
The big rig has a 250 mile range and was designed for regional transportation and port service.