Scoop! BYD Q1 electric trucks arrive at Mumbai port

The BYD Q1 electric truck uses a 255 kWh battery pack that is said to offer a range of 200 km on a single charge.

The BYD Q1 electric truck was first spotted in India back in February 2022. Now, a batch of these heavy haulers has been delivered to the Mumbai port.

The Q1 is an all-electric tractor with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 40 tonnes. The variant imported into the country has a single rear axle. The truck is equipped with projector headlamps and aluminium wheels and has a dual-tone interior.

The BYD Q1 is powered by an electric motor that has an output of 282 BHP and 450 Nm. It uses a 255 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that can be charged in 7 hours using a 40 kW AC charger or in just 2.5 hours with a 120 kW DC charger.

The Q1 is said to have a range of 200 km on a single charge and can reach a top speed of 85 km/h. It is equipped with pneumatic disc brakes with regenerative braking and ABS.

Thanks to BHPian adi.mariner for sharing these images with other enthusiasts!