BYD 8TT

The BYD 8TT is an all-electric, heavy duty (Class 8) semi-truck sold by BYD Auto in the United States, China and other markets.

BYD 8TT
A white BYD 8TT electric truck
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Model years2018-present[1]
Body and chassis
ClassClass 8 heavy-duty truck
Body styleTractor unit for semi-trailer
Powertrain
Electric motor360 kW (483 hp), 2,400 N⋅m (1,770 lb⋅ft)
Plug-in chargingCCS1
Dimensions
Curb weight105,000 lb (47,627 kg) GCWR

Design

The battery used in the 8TT has more than 400 kWh of capacity, which according to the manufacturer translates into an all-electric range of 124 miles at full load or 167 miles at half load. The vehicle's GCWR is 105,000 lb (47,627 kg).[2][3]

These figures are for the second (current) generation of the 8TT.

Users

Anheuser-Busch announced they will deploy 21 of these trucks on California roads.[4][2]

Also in California, GSC Logistics uses three BYD 8TT trucks, while Golden State Express operates two.[5][6]

In early 2020, BYD announced it delivered its 100th electric truck in the United States, and more than 12,000 electric trucks worldwide, although these statistics also include other models, not only the 8TT.[7]

Other electric trucks by BYD

Besides the 8TT Class 8 semi-truck, BYD offers a wide range of all-electric trucks, including the T10, which is a Class 8 chassis truck that can be equipped with many different superstructures (available with a 324 kWh battery); [8] the T8, which is also a Class 8 chassis truck; Class 6 trucks; and lighter commercial vehicles.[9][10]

Just like the 8TT, these are not prototypes or upcoming models, but existing vehicles sold to, and used by, municipal/local government entities and private customers.

However, the most direct (and readily available) competitor to the upcoming Tesla Semi is the 8TT model.

Competition

References
  1. "BYD 8TT Tandem-Axle Tractor". California HVIP. March 22, 2018.
  2. "Anheuser-Busch to deploy 21 BYD electric trucks in California project". Green Car Congress.
  3. https://en.byd.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8tt_redesign6-23-18.pdf
  4. "Anheuser-Busch to Deploy 21 BYD Electric Trucks as Part of State-Wide Commitment to Sustainable Logistics". www.anheuser-busch.com.
  5. Miller, Carol (August 20, 2019). "Harbor Trucking Association Members Operating BYD Electric Trucks".
  6. "BYD 8TT Electric Semi Hauls Cargo Over The Diablo Mountain Range". InsideEVs.
  7. "BYD Delivers 100th Battery-Electric Truck in the United States".
  8. "[Trucks in Beijing] Hualin-BYD T10 HLT5320GSSEV BSG #BY310 at Gulou Bridge". July 2, 2018 – via Flickr.
  9. "Commercial Vehicles-BYD". www.byd.com.
  10. "BYD TRUCKS".
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