Kenworth introduced the T880E, the industry’s first Class 8 battery-electric truck built for vocational applications, last year. It was part of a recent Kenworth vocational truck showcase last week, which also featured the C580 and T880S.

While Work Truck has brought you details about the T880 and the C580 before, here is a more detailed look at the Kenworth T880e during the recent Kenworth event, courtesy of Heavy Duty Trucking, another Bobit Business Media publication.

Paccar ePowertrain Performance

The Paccar-developed ePowertrain delivers between 365 and 470 hp of continuous power and up to 605 hp of peak power, with 1,850 lb-ft of torque. Unlike an e-axle approach, the central drive e-motor allows for wheelbase flexibility and lift axle installations.

“The big change between our older battery electric models and this one is our charge architecture,” said Alex Reid, vocational marketing manager for Kenworth.

The T880E uses a CCSI DC charge port, which will charge up to 350 kilowatts.