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Class 8 regional-haul electric tractor · 4W · Launched 2022
USD 400,000+ (US)
≈ ₹3.30 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
370 km
Battery
438 kWh
Top speed
105 km/h
Charge
7 hr
Power
591 bhp
Seats
2
Daimler Truck NA's flagship US BEV tractor. Launched in 2022 — not officially sold globally. USD 400,000+. 230 mi (370 km) on 438 kWh max pack. Best-selling Class 8 BEV in North America in 2023-24. Detroit ePowertrain.
Best for
US regional-haul drayage, parcel, food/beverage fleets with depot charging
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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Daimler Truck / Freightliner in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Heavy tare reduces payload vs ICE
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops during heavy tillage operations vs claimed runtime
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
Battery thermal limits trigger derate during continuous PTO use
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
Operator panel firmware updates change feel after service
Reported in earlier models — Daimler Truck / Freightliner has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 438 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 370 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 7 hours |
| Fast charge | 30-80% in 90 min (300kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 8,00,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 591 bhp |
| Torque | 2400 Nm |
| Motor type | Detroit ePowertrain dual e-motor |
| Drive type | 6x4 |
| Kerb weight | 12200 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 2 seats |
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Daimler Truck / Freightliner Freightliner eCascadia
USD 400,000+ (US)
Bottom line
The Daimler Truck / Freightliner Freightliner eCascadia scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: US regional-haul drayage, parcel, food/beverage fleets with depot charging. Key strength: best-selling us class 8 bev. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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