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Nomaco Danmark A/S 3.5 tonne electric cargo vehicle

The Melex N-Truck - the world’s first electric cargo vehicle - is an innovative 100% electrically-powered 3.5 tonne utility truck with a carrying capacity on its truck body/platform of a full 2 tonnes. The vehicle is driven by a 30 Ah lithium battery that is located in the bottom of the truck. The vehicle is classified under category N1, which means that it can be driven on an ordinary driving licence (B), and it has a maximum transport speed of 65 kmph and a range of up to 150 km on a single charge. The truck is also available with a range of platform and enclosure options.

Expert description

The Melex N-truck electric cargo vehicle is a 100% electrically operated 3.5 tonne truck that is powered by a completely maintenance-free 30 Ah lithium battery. It is available in front wheel drive or 4-WD versions. Carrying capacity of up to 2 tonnes on a truck body/platform, a range of up to 150 km and a top speed of 65 kmph. It can be driven by holders of a B licence and it is classified for registration purposes as category N1. It has a spacious cabin with separate driver and passenger seats, servo controls and disc brakes on all 4 wheels and independent front and rear axle suspension. What makes the truck unique is its high carrying capacity of up to 2 tonnes, as well as the platform solution with its very low cargo floor, providing plenty of options for special cargo space superstructures for use in all kinds of goods transportation. Also available, naturally, is a wide range of superstructures with and without electrical hydraulic tipping function for use when driving with various items of equipment, such as fairly small truck-mounted salt-spreaders, electrical hydraulic cranes, water tanks etc.