An Australian company wants to electrify Australia’s ute cars – not by selling them new cars, but by converting older diesel models and thus extending their service life. their use.
Roev has announced details of its Electric Vehicle Fleet Program, which will allow customers to convert their post-2016 Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger 4×2 and 4×4 wagons to electric vehicles. pure.
There are two suggested configurations: the 64kWh Standard Package offers a range of up to 240km and the 96kWh Extension Pack offers up to 360km.
Power, torque and traction figures are still being finalized.
Conversions will be from vehicle to load (V2L) with a 240V power supply to power the device, an 11kW built-in AC charger, and a maximum CCS DC charging rate of 80kW.
The first bookings are reported to open in December, and the company has committed to reaching 1000 utes in the first 12 months of the program.
“Australia is hungry for hardworking, reliable dual taxis. And Australians have spoken, let’s switch to climate-conscious electric vehicles,” the company said.
“To meet the urgent need, ROEV is converting new cars into electric vehicles – with a focus on delivering to our Fleets, Councils, businesses and industries.”
The suggested conversion price is as follows:
Standard range
- 4×2 MY20-22: $47,990
- 4×2 MY16-19: $48,990
- 4×4 MY20-22: $50,990
- 4×4 MY16-19: $51,990
Expand the area
- 4×2 MY20-22: $53,990
- 4×2 MY16-19: $54,990
- 4×4 MY20-22: $56,990
- 4×4 MY16-19: $57,990
These rates are for conversions, meaning you use your existing diesel jobs already paid.
The only new type of EV available is Newly launched LDV eT60 is just RWD, has a range of 330km, and priced at $92,990.
Roev’s CEO and co-founder, Noah Wasmer, has previously worked for Atlassian, VMware, and Apple. Co-founder and CTO Paul Slade is also a former Atlassian. Head of Strategy Lynnard Cucksey is a former Holden engineer.
