Electric Semi Truck Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Class 8 electric trucks — range, payload, battery capacity, charging time, price, and production status across all major OEMs.
| Manufacturer | Model | Powertrain | Range (mi) | Payload (lbs) | Battery (kWh) | Charge Time | GVWR (lbs) | Motor Power | Price | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD | 8TT (Standard) | BEV | 124 | 35,000 | 422 | DC 130-230 kW | 105,000 | 483 hp (360 kW) | $180,000 | Volume Production | 2022 |
| BYD | 8TT (Extended Range) | BEV | 167 | 35,000 | 563 | DC 230 kW | 105,000 | 483 hp (360 kW) | $180,000+ | Volume Production | 2024 |
| Daimler | Freightliner eCascadia (194 kWh) | BEV | 155 | 37,000 | 194 | 1.5-3 hrs (AC/DC) | 82,000 | 320 hp (239 kW) | $139,000+ | Series Production | 2023 |
| Daimler | Freightliner eCascadia (291 kWh) | BEV | 220 | 37,000 | 291 | 2-4 hrs (AC/DC) | 82,000 | 320 hp (239 kW) | $139,000+ | Series Production | 2023 |
| Daimler | Freightliner eCascadia (438 kWh) | BEV | 230 | 37,000 | 438 | 2-6 hrs (AC/DC) | 82,000 | 470 hp (350 kW) | $150,000+ | Series Production | 2023 |
| Dongfeng | Electric Heavy Truck | BEV | 186-217 | N/A (Medium-duty focus) | 200-350 | DC Fast Charge | — | — | Not Published | Limited (China) | 2020 |
| Einride | Pod (AET 2-4) | BEV | 124 | 35,274 | 280 | Standard AC/DC | 82,000 | Varies by level | Not Published (Lease) | Limited Production | 2020 |
| Foton | Medium-Duty EV | BEV | 186-333 | 7,926-7,859 | 38-88 | Standard Charging | — | 60-177 kW | Not Published | Limited (China) | 2020 |
| Hyundai | XCIENT Fuel Cell | FCEV | 450 | 40,000 | N/A (70 kg H2 storage) | 8-20 min H2 refuel | 82,000 | 469 hp (350 kW) | Not Published | Series Production (EU) | 2020 (EU) / 2026 (NA) |
| Lion Electric | Lion8 | BEV | 275 | 25,000 | 630 | 1.5 hrs (80% SOC) | 127,000 | 670 hp peak (500 kW) | $225,000-$300,000 | Discontinued (2025) | 2024 |
| Nikola | Tre BEV (6x2) | BEV | 330 | 42,703 | 738 | ~2 hrs (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 643 hp (480 kW) | $270,000 | Limited/Build-to-Order | 2023 |
| Nikola | Tre FCEV | FCEV | 500 | 46,500 | 140 (buffer) + 70kg H2 | 20 min H2 refuel | 82,000 | 322 hp (240 kW) | $750,000 | Limited Production | 2024 |
| PACCAR | Kenworth T680E | BEV | 200 | 35,000 | 500 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 365-470 hp (272-350 kW) | $170,000+ | Series Production | 2025 |
| PACCAR | Kenworth T880E | BEV | 200 | 40,000 | 500 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 365-470 hp (272-350 kW) | $170,000+ | Series Production | 2025 |
| PACCAR | Peterbilt 579EV (250 kWh) | BEV | 100 | 35,000 | 250 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 605 hp (451 kW) | $256,000+ | Series Production | 2024 |
| PACCAR | Peterbilt 579EV (500 kWh) | BEV | 200 | 35,000 | 500 | 90 min (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 605 hp (451 kW) | $256,000+ | Series Production | 2024 |
| SANY | Electric Semi-Trailer Tractor | BEV | 435 | 40,000 | 588 | 55 min (380 kW dual-gun) | 82,000 | — | Not Published | Series Production | 2024 |
| SANY | e263 Electric Tractor | BEV | 311 | 40,000 | 423 | 55 min (380 kW dual-gun) | 82,000 | — | Not Published | Series Production | 2024 |
| Tesla | Semi (Standard Range) | BEV | 325 | 35,000 | 550 | ~30 min (1.2 MW MCS) | 82,000 | 800 kW (1,073 hp) | $260,000 | Volume Production | 2026 |
| Tesla | Semi (Long Range) | BEV | 500 | 35,000 | 900 | ~30 min (1.2 MW MCS) | 82,000 | 800 kW (1,073 hp) | $290,000 | Volume Production | 2026 |
| Volvo | VNR Electric (4-battery) | BEV | 200 | 40,000 | 352 | 60 min (250 kW DC) | 82,000 | 455 hp (340 kW) | Not Published | Series Production | 2021 |
| Volvo | VNR Electric (6-battery) | BEV | 275 | 40,000 | 565 | 90 min (250 kW DC) | 82,000 | 455 hp (340 kW) | Not Published | Series Production | 2021 |
| Xos | HDXT | BEV | 230 | 56,000 | Not Published | 1.5 hrs (350 kW DC) | 82,000 | 798 hp (595 kW) | Not Published | Series Production | 2023 |
Specifications from official datasheets and press releases. Some values are targets or estimates. Prices are approximate MSRP before incentives where published. Sources: OEM websites, product launches, analyst reports.
Range vs Payload Trade-off
Scatter plot showing the range-payload relationship for BEV and FCEV semi trucks, with a diesel benchmark for reference.
Range vs. payload trade-off for electric semi trucks. Diesel benchmark shown for reference (~1,200 mi range at 48,000 lbs payload). String ranges parsed as midpoints. Sources: OEM datasheets, press releases.
Battery Capacity Comparison
Battery pack size (kWh) by model — BEV vs FCEV, sorted by capacity. Larger packs enable longer range but increase weight and cost.
Battery capacity comparison across electric semi trucks. FCEV models carry smaller buffer batteries alongside hydrogen fuel cells. Sorted by total kWh descending. Sources: OEM datasheets, press releases.