Kenworth introduces t880e and next generation t680e battery-electric trucks
Kenworth unveils T680E electric truck at ACT Expo 2025
Kenworth has introduced its latest innovation in electric trucking—the next-generation T680E. This cutting-edge Class 8 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) represents a major step forward in the company’s expanding lineup of advanced powertrains.
Built with a brand-new PACCAR-integrated ePowertrain, the T680E combines enhanced recital, range flexibility, and a refreshed aerodynamic design.
Its powertrain delivers between 365 and 470 continuous horsepower and up to 605 horsepower at peak, with torque reaching 1,850 lb./ft. The new central drive eMotor supports improved battery capacity, faster charging, and better drivability.
“The central drive eMotor and updated vehicle architecture allow for increased battery capacity, charging speeds, wheelbase flexibility, and drivability that delivers on the promise of The Driver’s Truck,” said Joe Adams, Kenworth’s Chief Engineer.
Buyers can choose from three battery configurations to suit different active needs. The largest option, a 500-kWh pack, offers a range of over 200 miles and supports a gross vehicle we
Kenworth has launched the new T880E, its first Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck for the North American market.
The Kenworth zero-emission T880E was introduced at ACT Expo with the next generation battery-electric T680E and is now available for order from Kenworth dealers in Canada and the United States, with deliveries scheduled to begin later this year.
“The Kenworth T880E marks a groundbreaking milestone in Kenworth’s history as we bring to market the first Class 8 battery-electric solution built for vocational applications,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant General Manager for Sales and Marketing.
The all-new T880E is driven by the ePowertrain platform developed by PACCAR. The fully integrated powertrain system delivers between 365 hp to 470 hp continuous power and up to 605 hp peak power with 1,850 foot-pounds of torque.
The T880E offers four battery-string options, allowing a customizable range from 160 km to more than 400 km, with wheelbase and vehicle configurations to fit a variety of customer needs.
The largest battery configuration features 625 kWh of energy storage that delivers more than 400 km of range and is offered in up t
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“The Kenworth T880E marks a groundbreaking milestone in Kenworth’s history as we bring to market the first Class 8 battery-electric solution built for vocational applications,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “The T880E is engineered to meet the evolving needs of operators and vocational fleets while still providing the durability, reliabil
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Kenworth announced last week a major update to its electric vehicle lineup at ACT Expo in Anaheim, California. The company introduced an updated T680E battery-electric truck and launched the industry’s first Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck, the T880E. The announcements come as Kenworth expands its zero-emission vehicle portfolio with advanced powertrain technology, extended range capabilities and new driver-focused features.
The updated T680E and all-new T880E both feature a centrally mounted drive motor powered by Kenworth’s ground-up Paccar-developed ePowertrain platform, delivering 365-470 horsepower of continuous power with up to 605 peak horsepower and 1,850 pound feet of torque. Both vehicles are now available for order from Kenworth dealers across the U.S. and Canada, with deliveries expected to begin later in 2025.
“Our engineering team has worked diligently over the past several years to develop a PACCAR integrated battery-electric platform from the ground up,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing, in a news release. “This strategic approach enables us to provide a truck and a powertrain for every