The 3.5 tonne electric van, which is powered by 13kWh battery pack, can travel 60 miles on a full charge with a 1,000kg payload.
The technology of the battery pack that can be swapped out in less than three minutes using a forklift truck, has been adapted from military use and is capable of operating at temperatures of up to -20 degree centigrade.
The company has devised the EV with a double battery pack that enables the van to travel up to 120 miles on a single charge, while delivering a payload of 670kg.
According to the company, the low maintenance electric commercial van XT320E, which has been priced at £30,000, coupled with low service costs will enable the EV owner to recover the cost of the vehicle within four years.
ePower Trucks managing director Jerry Hanss was quoted by Handy Shipping Guide as saying that using the company’s expertise in robust, pragmatic electric utility vehicles, it has developed an EV with a efficient whole life cost model, which is also zero emission.
