Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has started deliveries of some of its electric truck models to Billion Electric Mobility, member of Group BillionE. The vehicles which included in the agreement are AVTR 55T Electric, BOSS 19T Electric, and BOSS 14T Electric trucks. BillionE has placed a large order of 180 Electric Vehicles – BOSS Electric Truck and AVTR 55T Electric Tractor with Ashok Leyland.

Ashok Leyland’s electric trucks: some technical insights

More into technical details, the battery packs, positioned at the frame level ensuring compatibility with commonly used trailers and superstructures, come with IP67 protection to safeguard against water and dust ingress. The vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) for enhanced safety. The vehicles also feature simultaneous dual-gun charging for faster recharging and are equipped with the widely used Common Charging Standard 2 (CCS2).

“We are proud that in both BOSS and AVTR electric platforms, we have packed the most advanced and premium features making these products way superior in performance and TCO. BOSS Electric is India’s first and only electric truck in the ICV range, and AVTR 55T Electric Tractor is the first 4×2 Tractor to be commercially offered by an Indian CV manufacturer”, commented Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland.

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