Electrical truck maker SEA Electrical introduced a brand new take care of MEVCO (mining electrical automobile firm) for the availability of 8,500 EVs over the subsequent 5 years, primarily based on the Toyota Hilux and the Land Cruiser. The zero-emission autos might be used within the mining business, changing diesel-powered vehicles. The deal is valued at near AU $1 billion (US $700 million).

SEA Electrical, based in Australia and headquartered within the US, is providing EV conversion kits for Toyota Hilux pickups, Ford Transit vans, Isuzu vehicles, and different LCVs. Within the case of the Hilux EV, the SEA-Drive powertrain includes a everlasting electrical motor that produces a most of 180 hp (134 kW / 182 PS) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. Energy is transmitted to both the rear (4×2) or to all 4 wheels (4×4) relying on the specification of the donor automobile.

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The corporate provides two totally different battery capacities – 60 kWh for a 260 km (162 miles) vary or 88 kWh for a 380 km (236 miles) vary. Extra importantly, the Hilux EV can cost to 80% in lower than one hour due to the non-compulsory DC charging (commonplace 22 kWh AC charger).

The Toyota Hilux EV by SEA Electrical is out there in several mining-specific designs with further package. The pictured automobile encompasses a lime inexperienced shade with MEVCO stickers, and a big bullbar with further LEDs on the entrance.

As reported by CarExpert, the 8,500 EVs might be primarily based on new fairly than used fashions. We don’t know the specs of the EV-converted Toyota Land Cruiser however extra particulars might be introduced shortly. SEA Electrical claims that its system has accomplished over 2.5 million km (1.5 million miles) of real-world use up to now, throughout eight nations.

Toyota revealed the Hilux Revo BEV idea final month, though it didn’t announce any technical specs on the time – or any plans for placing it into manufacturing. There’s additionally a Hilux FCEV below growth within the UK utilizing tech from the Mirai, though this will even be an idea.