EV PIONEER FUSO FUSO BRINGS NEXT GENERATION eCANTER TO AUSTRALIA
Next-Gen Electric Truck Debuts at Brisbane Truck Show
Fuso will present the next generation of electric trucks for the first time in Australia at next week’s Brisbane Truck Show.
The original all-electric eCanter was the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) electric truck launched in Australia in 2021 and started work for leading fleets including Bunnings, Toohey’s, Coles, Centurion, Goldstar, Linfox, Australia Post and Team Global Express.
Features and Performance Evolved Further
Producing zero local emissions, the smooth and near silent eCanter also won fans with its unmatched advanced safety, as well as its quality and the backing of the Daimler Truck network.
The next-generation model builds on this legacy with:
- Greater range
- Enhanced safety features
- Modernised interior and exterior design
- Expanded model range with multiple wheelbases and weight ratings
- City Cab and Wide Cab options
New Features Open New Possibilities
The introduction of an electric Power Take Off (PTO) opens up a raft of new possibilities, with the truck’s electric power now able to operate tipper bodies, cranes, or even a fridge body.
The next generation eCanter also features an eAxle, which delivers considerable efficiency gains. In most cases, a motor is located towards the front of the truck and a driveshaft links it to the drive axle at the rear of the truck. For the next generation eCanter, engineers have built the electric motor into the rear axle itself, so there is no need for a driveshaft. This saves weight and reduces energy losses.
Improved Performance and Efficiency
A newly-developed eMotor makes a maximum output of 129kW and 430Nm.
The ‘engine brake’ system, which can slow the truck while harvesting energy at the same time, now has four stages for even better control. This powerful system means eCanter drivers can easily slow the truck in traffic, even to a complete stop, without having to touch the service brakes. The energy recouped also increases the range.
Flexible Charging and Battery Options
There are new thermally-controlled batteries available in three different packages. A rigorous Australian test program will soon be conducted with a fully loaded eCanter to determine how much the range has improved and to ensure the right specification for our market.
Despite all the advances, the new eCanter can be charged with common AC power if customers don’t want to invest in a DC charging station.
Improved Exterior and Interior Design
Fuso has introduced a new-look exterior, while the interior has been given a major freshen-up with a futuristic digital dash and upgraded steering wheel.