Mack Trucks, a renowned trucking industry player and a part of the Volvo Group, has unveiled its maiden electric vehicle (EV) in the medium-duty segment, the MD Electric. This is Mack Trucks’ second EV launch, following the Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December 2021.
The MD Electric truck will be available in two models, Class 6 and Class 7, with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 25,995 pounds and 33,000 pounds, respectively. Additionally, both models will be exempt from the 12% Federal Excise Tax.
Mack Trucks has partnered with SEA Electric, a global electric commercial vehicle maker, for the development of the MD Electric. SEA Electric will supply Mack with its SEA-Drive power system, with the Class 6 and 7 models featuring the SEA-Drive 120 and 180 power systems. “Mack Trucks has signed a five-year agreement with global electric commercial vehicle maker SEA Electric, which will supply Mack with its SEA-Drive power system. The Class 6 and 7 models will be equipped with the SEA-Drive 120 and 180 power systems,” said Tony Fairweather, SEA Electric CEO, and founder.
See also: The new generation of the Mack LR Electric electric truck is officially on the market
The Mack MD Electric will be manufactured at the Roanoke Valley plant in Virginia, where production of the Mack MD Series began in 2020.
Mack Trucks aims to have 35% of its sales come from zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The company also has set an ambitious target to reduce its operations and freight transport emissions by 50% by the same year.
With the launch of the MD Electric, Mack Trucks is reinforcing its commitment to the electrification of the transportation industry. The medium-duty truck is a vital addition to the company’s expanding lineup of electric vehicles, which will contribute significantly to a cleaner and greener future.
Mack MD Electric Specifications
NMC BATTERY PACKS
» 240 kWh installed capacity
CCS1 CHARGING
» AC Charging Rate: 19.2 kW
» AC Charging Time: 7 hrs. (2 batteries) / 11 hrs. (3 batteries)
» DC Charging Rate: 80 kW
» DC Charging Time: 100 min. (2 batteries) / 160 min. (3 batteries)
MAX RANGE
» 150 miles (2 batteries) / 230 miles (3 batteries)
Horsepower
» 260 PEAK HP
Torque
» 1,850 LB.-FT. MAX
Battery Capacity
» 150 KWH (2 batteries) / 240 KWH (3 batteries)
Max Payload
» 19,400 LBS
