‘Game-changing’ car licence SEA Electric truck hits the road

The first of the “game-changing” electric-powered SEA 300-45 trucks has rolled off SEA Electric’s Melbourne production line with a car licence driver rating.

The 88kWh battery provides up 250km unladen range with a fast-charging time of under two hours.

The patented SEA-Drive 70-7 Power-System features maximum power and torque ratings of 127kW and 700Nm respectively, with its performance characteristics suitable for stop-start city traffic.

Designed, engineered and assembled in Australia, the 4.5-tonne GVM SEA 300-45 was unveiled at the recent Brisbane Truck Show and is expected to fill a vital role in the logistics task for zero-emissions last-mile deliveries

The model’s intelligent design sees batteries and its power-system optimally positioned away from the steer axle, allowing for improved weight distribution and outstanding driving dynamics.

Notably, the truck’s tare weight comes in at only 2.5-tonnes, which results in an allowance of two tonnes for its body and freight, an attractive proposition in the EV space, the company says.

The design of the SEA 300-45 allows for a maximum body length of 4820mm, while all ancillary functions can be converted to pure-electric power, including refrigeration units.

“In recent times the transport industry has seen massive development in the last mile delivery sector, fuelled by the growth of demand for online shopping,” SEA Electric Asia Pacific president Bill Gillespie says.

“We’re particularly proud of the SEA 300-45; it ticks many boxes for fleets who want to show leadership in environmental sustainability moving forward.

“Obviously, being capable of driven on a car licence makes it is easier to attract and retain staff, and those drivers are able to utilise a noise, fume and vibration-free work environment.”

The truck’s quietness is also a bonus for homes and businesses along delivery routes, Gillespie explains.

The brand recently became Australia’s latest OEM after gaining Australian Design Rules approval.

The SEA Electric range is available from the SEA national dealer network, complete with a comprehensive sales, service and parts offering, backed up by NTI’s 24/7 roadside assistance package for the warranty period of the trucks.

The SEA 300-45 is the entry-level of the Australian produced SEA Electric range, which offers models through to a 22.5 tonne, three-axle configurations.

SEA Electric has a global presence, deploying products in seven countries including Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada, Thailand, Indonesia and South Africa.

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