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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DRIVING AN ELECTRIC BOX TRUCK

What is driving an electric box truck like?

The eM2 is whisper-quiet, produces no fumes or emissions, and provides a smooth ride with impressive acceleration. With 100% torque potential from 0 miles-per-hour, these vehicles also demonstrate exceptional hauling performance.

What do drivers say about driving the electric medium duty truck?

With the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet and Customer Experience Fleet pilot programs, we learn more lessons every day about life on the road behind the wheel of electric trucks. A few perks that participating drivers have shared:

• Improved torque and acceleration
• Greatly reduced noise
• Reduced vibration
• No diesel fumes
• Improved ease of use from incorporating regenerative braking
• Stable turning, low center of gravity
• Reduced driver fatigue
• Simpler post and pre-trip inspection process
• Cleaner working environment

ELECTRIC BOX TRUCK RANGE

What is the range for the electric medium duty truck?

The eM2 has a range of up to 230 miles (fully loaded) on a full charge.

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

How much does energy cost for the electric box truck?

Energy prices vary by region and also fluctuate on an hourly basis, depending on when the energy grid is experiencing spikes in demand. This means that the cost of energy is typically lower at night, so use cases that allow for overnight truck charging are ideal for maximizing fuel savings. Even after considering fluctuations in energy price, the cost-per-mile of running trucks on electricity is expected to be significantly lower than running them on diesel fuel.

Do electric trucks have lower cost of ownership than diesel trucks?

Depending on the region of deployment, grants and incentives may be available to offset the higher initial purchase price of an electric truck, pushing it closer to parity with a comparable diesel truck. This, combined with lower fuel costs and reduced maintenance over the lifetime of the vehicle, can enable owners to achieve a Real Cost of Ownership advantage over operating comparable diesel models.

ELECTRIC EM2 TRUCK COST

What does the Freightliner electric box truck cost?

New technologies are always more expensive in the beginning. Currently the high voltage batteries are the largest single cost driver for the eM2 and its purchase price will be higher than Freightliner products with a conventional powertrain. However, depending on where a customer is located, grants and incentives can help to bring the purchase price down, leading to a reduced Real Cost of Ownership over time, once lower maintenance and fuel costs are considered.

ELECTRIC MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK SPECS

How far does the eM2 battery go?

The eM2 has a range of up to 230 miles (fully loaded) on a full charge.

How much payload can the electric box truck haul?

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for the eM2 is 26,000 lbs. (Class 6) or 33,000 lbs. (Class 7). Final vehicle curb weight is not yet available, as the eM2 is still in development, but operators can expect the eM2 to be a few thousand pounds heavier than a comparable diesel truck.

What kinds of eAxles does the eM2 have?

eM2 will come equipped with the new 100% electric Detroit ePowertrain. It boasts instant torque with zero emissions and is available with a single-motor eAxle: 11,500 lb-ft.max torque, or a dual-motor eAxle: 23,000 lb.-ft max torque.