Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced the official start of production for its new electric chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV. This all-new chassis serves as an addition to the Isuzu lineup for the medium-duty segment.
Whether it is a dry van application for the middle and final mile industries or a dump body for landscaping, the Isuzu NRR-EV is built to be versatile like previous Isuzu models.
Isuzu NRR-EV Features
Powertrain:
- Choose from four battery pack configurations (60, 100, 140 or 180 kWh) to meet your range requirements.
- 150 kW of max power, 280 lb. ft. of torque output with an operating voltage of 350 volts.
- Regenerative braking captures kinetic energy and transfers it into the batteries. System allows the driver to set it according to their driving preference.
- ECO Mode helps to extend vehicle range by reducing acceleration performance and battery consumption.
Technology:
- AC (level 2) and DC Fast Charging fully charges the vehicle in less than two hours.
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) includes Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Following Distance Warning, Mis-Acceleration Mitigation, Forward Vehicle Start Notification and Full-Range Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Pedestrian Alert System (PAS) notifies nearby pedestrians with audible cues that the vehicle is near when operating at low speed due to its quiet operation.
- Electric Power Take-off (ePTO) for powering auxiliary equipment and provides 7kWh of continuous power with a peak of 26kWh.
- Isuzu Group Connect allows you to remotely monitor cruising distance, battery level, charging status and charging history.
Aerodynamic and Versatile Design
- Aerodynamics directs airflow around the cab.
- New front bumper design improves cooling performance.
- Three wheelbases (132.5, 150 and 176 in.) accommodate bodies from 10 to 20 ft.
- The strong frame is made of HT540 hot-rolled steel. The new high-tensile-strength design is taller, more rigid and stronger than previous frames.
“Isuzu teams overseas and here in North America have worked tirelessly to bring the NRR-EV from concept to reality,” said Shaun Skinner, president of ICTA and ICTC. “Start of production marks a pivotal moment for us. This vehicle not only showcases our technological prowess but also our dedication to sustainability and innovation. We are incredibly excited to start seeing our EV on the road and in the hands of our customers.”
The production of the Isuzu NRR-EV is in Charlotte, MI.
