Scania shows off 45 R electric tractor unit

George Barrow

September 21, 2022

Scania gave its first public viewing of its previously announced battery-electric trucks.

Available with either R or S sleeper cabs, the trucks have 624kWh of batteries with a charging capacity of up to 375kW – enough to add up to 300km after a one our charge.

On display was a Scania 45 R with the equivalent power of a 560hp diesel engine. Scania BEV trucks can initially be ordered as 4x2 tractor units or as 6x2 rigids with production scheduled for Q4 2023.

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George Barrow

George Barrow has been writing about nearly anything with wheels for the past 15 years, starting off his career in the car industry and ending up in commercial vehicles via a brief detour to cover technology, science and start-ups. Often found behind the wheel of a new product, his real interest lies in the business side of the automotive industry. George is the UK jury member of the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up Award.

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