Einride’s order will comprise DAF XD electric trucks in a wide range of specifications, which the company will deploy with various customers.
The vehicles will be equipped with three to five battery packs for ranges of up to 500 ‘zero-emission’ kilometres.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Einride was founded in 2016 and is known for its electric and autonomous freight mobility technology. Today the company operates in the US, the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany and the Benelux region.
Commenting on the order, Robert Ziegler, General Manager Europe at Einride, said:
“Einride is committed to selecting leading truck manufacturers with the best technical performance in the industry. In DAF, we have found an excellent partner as we continue to expand our global fleet of electric vehicles. By leveraging DAF’s technological edge, combined with our own freight mobility solutions, we look forward to setting a new benchmark in efficient and sustainable transportation while meeting the evolving needs of our clients.”
Richard Zink, Director of Marketing and Sales and member of the DAF Board of Management, added:
“We are proud to deliver our New Generation Battery Electric vehicles to Einride, which is a leader in the supply of innovative mobility packages, purely based on fully electric vehicles. As the partner of choice, we offer a total solution aimed at getting the best out of the vehicle.”
Developed for zero-emission distribution and vocational applications, the New Generation DAF XD and XF Electric vehicles are equipped with PACCAR EX-D1 and PACCAR EX-D2 electric motors and complemented by two to five battery packs with an output of up to 525 kWh.
This enables a ‘zero-emission range’ of up to 500 kilometers on a single battery charge. The trucks can cover up to 1,000 kilometers a day with an efficient charging strategy.