Navigating The Future: Top 5 Electric Cargo Carriers With Highest Range For Last-Mile Logistics

Looking for electric commercial vehicles with the highest range for last-mile mobility? Consider these top 5 electric cargo vehicles which are eco-friendly logistics solutions designed to improve fleet operations. Read on

The need for electric cargo vehicles with long-range is growing as the world moves towards electrification. Electric commercial vehicles help navigate the future by promising operational flexibility and reduced emissions. Hence, the Indian cargo haulage segment is adapting to electric cargo vehicles to address last-mile logistical needs. 

Considering the environmental and operational benefits, the demand for battery-operated commercial vehicles is rising, and customers like logistics businesses prefer to choose EVs (electric vehicles) for both intercity and intracity haulage applications. The EVs have been drastically changing the commercial vehicle landscape.

Although the initial investment in EVs might be higher than the traditional internal combustion engine-operated vehicles, the operational and maintenance costs are reduced in the case of battery-operated vehicles. However, one of the major concerns regarding electric commercial vehicles is whether they are suitable for long lead applications. To plug this concern, we have brought this article about the top 5 electric commercial vehicles with the highest range.   

1. OSM Rage Plus

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) Rage Plus is one of the best electric cargo hauliers designed to enhance the efficiency of logistical businesses. It falls under 960 gross vehicle weight to carry payloads of up to 550 kg for smooth operations. The EV comes with 10.8 kWh battery capacity as standard to deliver approximately 115-150 km range. 

Additionally, its battery takes a charging time of around 3 hours to fully juice up. With an ex-showroom price range starting from Rs 3.70 lakh which goes up to Rs 4.09 lakh, the model is a perfect solution for last-mile cargo delivery and business profitability. 

2. Altigreen neEV TEZ

The neEV TEZ is claimed to be the country’s first electric vehicle with 3-in-1 smart flexible charging options including home charging with a 16 amp slow charging socket. Altigreen further advocates that with a rapid charging port, the vehicle takes just 15 minutes to charge its battery up to 100 percent. Besides these two charging options, the en-route charging on the Bharat DC001 Network can take around 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Featuring an 8.8 kWh capacity battery pack with a 98 km ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) certified range, the neEV TEZ is capable of ensuring efficient cargo transportation. Further, it is a 950 kg gross vehicle weight EV with 177 cubic feet load body capacity three-wheeler available at a starting price of Rs 3.55 lakh (ex-showroom). 

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3. Mahindra Treo Zor

The Mahindra Treo Zor is an electric cargo vehicle that comes in three body variants – pickup, delivery van, and flatbed – to cater to last-mile goods delivery. It is equipped with a 48V lithium-ion battery which requires minimal maintenance. Its battery capacity is 7.37 kWh for maintaining a driving range of 80 km per charge with a 50 kmph top speed. 

In normal operating conditions, its battery can be charged for around 3 hours and 50 minutes. With a direct drive transmission system, the Treo Zor produces 11 hp (8 kW) power and 42 Nm torque to facilitate seamless cargo mobility. It comes at an ex-showroom price ranging from Rs 3.13 lakh to Rs 3.48 lakh.

4. Euler Motors HiLoad EV

The Euler Motors HiLoad EV is an electric cargo three-wheeler built to carry voluminous cargo materials. Thanks to its 170 cubic feet delivery box, with a payload capacity of 688 kg, the vehicle helps businesses drive high profitability. Powered by a liquid-cooled battery pack with 13 kWh battery capacity, the vehicle is capable of producing approximately 110-120 km real-world driving range. 

Euler also claims to offer fast charging ability with its HiLoad EV. The brand claims that it can be charged in just 15 minutes, for a 50 km driving range. Even at home, customers can charge this cargo vehicle using a 3.3 kW charger. Additionally, with 21 percent gradeability, the model can be operated in tough sloppy and hilly regions. Available at a starting price of  Rs 3.94 lakh which goes up to Rs 4.30 lakh, the vehicle can accelerate the business profitability significantly.

5. Piaggio Ape E Xtra FX

The Piaggio Ape E Xtra FX is an electric cargo three-wheeler in the L5N category. Its motor is capable of generating around 13 hp (9.55 kW) power at 3500 rpm and 45 Nm torque for attaining45 kmph top speed. This electric goods carrier has a 48V lithium-ion battery with 8 kWh capacity to offer a decent driving range of approximately 85-95 km per charge. 

Furthermore, its battery can be fully charged within 3 hours and 45 minutes using a 3000 W off-board charger. The vehicle has a 975 kg gross vehicle weight and a load-carrying capacity of 506 kg. It comes at a starting price of Rs 3.12 lakh. 

What We Think

Electric cargo carriers play a crucial role in enabling sustainable cargo mobility. It contributes to promoting environmental sustainability, improves logistics and operational efficiency, and reduces operating costs. In a rapidly evolving commercial vehicle landscape, EVs are the main driving pillars which boost business growth along with reduced carbon footprints. 

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