Ashok Leyland 5530 AN AVTR EV: Powerful 55T 4×2 electric tractor with ADAS
Ashok Leyland 55T electric tractor is powered by a massive 301.5 kWh battery pack and 220 kW motor, offering a pure-electric driving range of 185 kms per single charge.
Indian CV maker Ashok Leyland recently delivered its flagship battery-electric, heavy-duty truck – the AVTR 55T (4×2) Electric Tractor – to Billion E-mobility, along with its BOSS 14T and 19T electric intermediate trucks. The tractor with sophisticated aggregates and advanced features present the tech-readiness of the truck maker in terms of its EV transition.
The 55T electric truck was first presented at the Auto Expo 2023 last year in its concept form (with AL’s Premium N cabin). Early this year, the company debuted the same e-truck in its production-ready version 5530 AN with ‘AVTR’ cabin at the Bharat Mobility 2024 expo.
Engineered on the popular and reliable AVTR platform, the e-truck seamlessly houses LFP 650 V battery packs to the tune of 301.5 kWh capacity at the frame level. The battery cooling system is also fully integrated into the chassis. This ensures compatibility and interoperability with trailers and superstructures that are commonly used in India.
The truck is driven by a Permanent Magnet Synchronous (PMS) motor rated to a maximum power and torque of 220 kW and 1,500 Nm respectively. The motor is aided by a 4-speed automatic gearbox, offering a max driving speed of 85 kmph.
For ease in charging, the 55T e-truck comes with a dual charging gun compliant to the Common Charging Standard 2 (CCS2) EV charging protocol. This can maximize the charging rate and bring down the charging duration, thereby ensuring maximum uptime for the operator.
More importantly, Ashok Leyland has loaded the electric truck with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) system for the first time. The ADAS, assisted by a 2-camera system, voice alerts the driver on distracted driving, tailgating, and unwarranted lane-changing scenarios to ensure road safety.
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On the whole, the Ashok Leyland 55T electric tractor signifies a pivotal milestone for the home-grown CV brand in offering road-ready battery-electric solutions for heavy-duty transportation.
