23 April 2021
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Warburtons has taken delivery of a Renault Trucks D ZE, the first fully electric truck on its fleet.
The 16-tonner is based at the baker’s Enfield site, where it is used to deliver around 6 tonnes of bread to multiple locations across London. In addition to being exempt from the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charge Zone, its low noise makes it ideal for urban deliveries.
The zero tailpipe emission truck, which is powered by 200kWh, 600V lithium-ion batteries, has a maximum power of 185kW and maximum torque of 425Nm. It has a range of up to 150km range on a single charge, and comes with the Renault Trucks Battery Performance Promise, which guarantees that the battery will operate for up to 10 years or deliver 250MW of energy over the vehicle’s life. The box body, with rear side door and tail lift, has been built by PPS Commercials.
Courtesy of Renault Trucks
The vehicle has been outshopped in striking Warburtons orange livery with the slogan “Our electric trucks are the best thing since sliced bread” on the side. The vehicle joins the company’s secondary bread fleet operating out of its Enfield bakery and can cover up to 150 kilometres on a single charge. It can carry around six tonnes of bread and bakery products to multiple locations across London.
Fully electric, the D Z.E. is eligible to operate in the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charge Zone without incurring charges, while its zero tailpipe emissions in use and low traffic noise make it ideal for Warburtons urban deliveries.