Something new has arrived for zero-emission commercial trucking.
Meet the all-new Kenworth T880E, the industry's first Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck specifically for North America that's making its market debut alongside the next-generation T680E here at the 2025 ACT Expo in Anaheim, California.
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Let's get straight to the nitty-gritty details.
Riding on a PACCAR-developed ePowertrain platform, the T880E boasts an integrated powertrain system that delivers between 365 and 470 continuous power and up to 605 hp with 1,850 lb-ft of torque.
Fleets will have a choice between four battery options, enabling a driving range on a single charge from 100 to over 250 miles. The latter range requires checking the box for the 625 kWh battery pack, the most powerful available. Buyers can also select from several wheelbase and vehicle configurations. The central drive eMotor was engineered to allow for wheelbase flexibility and lift axle installations.
Fleets will further appreciate the factory-installed options for high and low-voltage ePTO ports, which can be utilized to power equipment, a mechanical ePTO, as well as body configurations in conjunction with aftermarket body upfitters.
The maximum GVWR rating is up to 82,000 pounds.
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What comes standard is a CCS1 DC charge port featuring a 350 kW peak charge rate that can charge up to 90 percent in approximately two hours.
Like the combustion-powered version, the T880E is still offered in set-back front axle and set-forward front axle configurations. Kenworth even carried over the T880's multi-piece hood.
Step inside and you'll find plenty of driver-focused technologies, including the OEM's SmartWheel and a 15-inch digital touchscreen. Customers can opt for RAM Mounts and factory-installed PTO switches. Some optional safety features include DigitalVision mirrors, Bendix Fusion, and lane keeping assist.
“The Kenworth T880E marks a groundbreaking milestone in Kenworth’s history as we bring to market the first Class 8 battery-electric solution built for vocational applications,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “The T880E is engineered to meet the evolving needs of operators and vocational fleets while still providing the durability, reliability and customization our customers expect.”
“As the industry adapts to evolving regulations, our customers want access to a broad selection of products and technologies, and Kenworth’s comprehensive lineup of high-performance diesel, natural gas, and zero-emission vehicles allow us to provide solutions for every customer need, now and well into the future,” added Haygood.
Kenworth says the zero-emission T880E and the T680E are now on sale with customer deliveries set to get underway later this year.
