Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation has unveiled the next generation model of the all-electric light-duty truck eCanter.
The eCanter launched in 207 as the first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck in Japan. The vehicle also runs in Europe, NorthAmerica, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Next Generation eCanter addresses more diverse logistics needs with a significantly expanded vehicle lineup.
Sales of the Next Generation eCanter in the Japanese market are scheduled for Spring 2023, and will launch in additional overseas markets in the coming years.
Significant expansion of chassis lineup
MFTBC has adopted the eAxle in the Next Generation eCanter, integrating the motor with the rear axle and allowing for a more compact drivetrain structure. With these structural changes, a significant expansion of the product lineup was made possible.
The Next Generation eCanter lineup includes 28 variants for the Japanese market and approximately 80 variants for overseas markets to address a wider range of logistics needs.
In addition to the current 7.5-tonne (GVW) model, the new vehicle comes in weight classes ranging from 5 to 8 tonnes for Japanese customers, and starts from the 4 tonne class for overseas models.
The cab variation has also been expanded; MFTBC offers a wide cab (2130mm) that can accommodate more cargo, in addition to the standard cab width (1700mm) that brings more flexibility to routes covering narrow roads. The variety of wheelbases has also been expanded, from 2500mm up to 4750mm.
Extended range with modularised batteries
With the Next Generation eCanter, MFTBC is introducing a new modular concept for the batteries.
The vehicle can house one to three batteries, based on the wheelbase. The vehicles equipped with a single battery with a rated capacity of 41kWh can drive approximately 80km on one charge, while those with two batteries can be driven for approximately 140km, and those with three batteries around 200km.
PTO for various bodies and applications
The new model is also equipped with the “ePTO” power take-off unit which enables special purpose applications for customers wishing to operate their eCanter with a tipper, rear crane, or climate-controlled van body, among other various options.
