Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. launches all-electric MT50e walk-in van

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. launches all-electric MT50e walk-in van

The vehicle includes engine power of up to 226 kWh=303 hp, a full battery charge in three hours and a single-piece steel frame.

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has launched the MT50e, its all-electric Class 5 walk-in van that meets the rigorous demands of last-mile delivery without sacrificing power or performance. The MT50e’s range of 170 miles on a single charge and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 19,000 lbs. provide a comparable product to the existing MT products from FCCC. The MT50e is designed and built to the same body dimensions as the gas and diesel MT, which allows existing bodies to be utilized with little change and easy integration into existing fleets.

The MT50e is optimized for driver safety and ease of operation through its standard OptiView, a fully integrated all-digital gauge display, and DriveTech driver controls. DriveTech puts every command in one location, while OptiView provides real-time efficiency feedback and state-of-the-art tools like 360-degree cameras and clear navigation, the OEM noted in a press release.

The MT50e is 50-state EPA and CARB certified. Additional features and highlights of the MT50e include engine power of up to 226 kWh=303 hp, a full battery charge in three hours and a single-piece steel frame maximizing heavy-duty load capacity. To improve driver comfort and safety, the MT50e features a 50-degree wheel cut for tighter turn radius and maneuverability, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and nationwide access to the Detroit eFill charging network.

Detroit eFill chargers, a full line of commercial vehicle charging stations, are extensively tested and versatile enough to charge a wide range of electric vehicles from other brands, the OEM noted. Launched in May of 2021, Detroit eFill chargers provide a scalable solution to enable anyone to benefit from quality and reliability.

Serving as the latest addition to Daimler Trucks North America LLC’s (DTNA) overall electric vehicle portfolio, which includes the Freightliner branded battery-electric eCascadia and eM2, as well as Thomas Built Buses’ Jouley school bus, the MT50e provides a clean energy solution for last-mile deliveries. This aligns with DTNA’s goal to exclusively offer carbon-neutral products by 2039.

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