REE Automotive debuts electric class P7-B

In News1 MinutesBy NZ Trucking magazineAugust 12, 2022

REE Automotive has announced the P7-B, a class 3 box truck built on the company’s P7 modular chassis due for production in 2023.

The class 3, all-by-wire electric truck targets thecommercial EV mid- and last-mile delivery market, with applications such as 16-foot vans and delivery trucks. It was built in response to market needs and represents a potential opportunity for REE to present fleets with complete vehicles.

This P7 box truck configuration offers increased interior space for passengers and cargo and a low step-in height while targeting a maximum speed of 120kph, max range of 241km. All four wheels are powered. Total peak power is 400kW and 545Nm torque.

Up to 2000kg payload and cargo volume of 23m3 are offered. The vehicle weight rating comes in at 6350kg.

The full x-by-wire architecture supports all-wheel steer, all-wheel drive, adaptive regenerative braking, creep control, hill start assist, and torque vectoring as standard as well as over-the-air updates.

REE’s P7-B and the P7 modular chassis is targeted to be produced in both North America and the UK.