Treeletrik has unveiled its first four-wheeled vehicle in Malaysia, called the T-MV7. The vehicle in question is completely powered by electric, and the company says it costs RM0.03 (three sen) to run per km, based on the RM0.28 per kW/h electricity tariff.
It’s actually a rebadged version of the Metro, a commercial vehicle produced by US-based automaker Cenntro. According to the brochure, the T-MV7 is powered by a proprietary 10,000 watt electric motor (Cenntro-made) that draws power from a choice of two energy storage units – a gel lead acid battery or a lithium battery pack.
The former storage unit has a capacity of 8.64 kWh (labelled as 120 Ah) and delivers a maximum cruising range of 80 km. Top speed is capped at 55 km/h, and the battery has a lifespan of 45,000 km. The more advanced lithium-ion battery has a 14.4 kWh capacity (200 Ah), allowing a maximum travel distance of 180 km and a top speed of 80 km/h. Its lifespan is rated at 100,000 km.
Performance-wise, the rear-mounted electric motor produces a nominal power of 10 kW (13.4 hp) and a peak power of 24 kW (32 hp). It sprints from zero to 30 km/h in under six seconds and brakes from 40 km/h to standstill in 7.5 metres. The charging system is based on a 220-240 volt (50 Hz) input.
The Treelektrik T-MV7 is strictly rear-wheel driven and weighs 558 kg (thanks to a composite body) without the battery. It measures 3,860 mm long, 1,960 mm tall and 1,660 mm wide, with a payload capacity of 615 kg. Its maker Cenntro says the vehicle is the lightest in its class.
The front suspension gets an independent leaf spring setup, while the rear benefits from an independent transverse coil-over shocks. Stopping power comes from four disc brakes, and it rides on 14-inch multi-spoke alloys shod with 175/65 profile tyres.
Inside, the two-seater vehicle gets a polyurethane steering wheel, electric power steering, overhead console storage area, touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, reverse camera, two-toned seat covers, a 12-volt power socket and an onboard diagnostic system as standard. Interestingly, this particular unit comes with a cabin heater (note that there’s no blue marker on the air-con dial), and not the appropriate air-con system that best suits our climate.
The T-MV7 can be had in four cargo options – Van Box, Refrigerated Box, Pick-Up and Flat Bed. A choice of three colours – white, red and blue – is offered. Its pricing will be announced at a later date.
What do you think of this all-electric lorry, everyone?
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Price?
This is typical Malaysian style of misleading and tipu tipu. Our electric is not 28 sen. That is the lowest band.
Everybody in Malaysia crosses the lowest band and touches the highest band.
Nearly all houses in Malaysia have to pay 54 sen or 57 sen per KW/h
So, it is not 3 sen but 6 sen to be honest.
Don’t forget commercial rate is double!!
This is a lorry. Why the write up use housing rates? You must use Commercial rates.
Very misleading article.
EV?
US mari?
So how much is this commercial Tesla for?
With aircon full blast, range drop to 10km?
Not sure that 3 sen/km (based on residential rate 28 sen/kwh) saving would amount to anything substantial, whatmore with the commercial rate being almost double of that.
Most trucks would rake in 45000 KM in no time. So, by then, I’m not sure how much the batteries would cost. Probably a third of this truck’s price?
Factor in charging downtime. Few hours vs 5 minutes of diesel refuelling.
Commercial electric vehicle has a long way to go.
180km max range isnt a lot of deliveries.
If it’s private passenger vehicle it might be great. If it costs 3 sen/km as claimed, then my weekly commute would easily only costs RM8 compared to RM40. Cheaper than MRT (heh)
Did u factor in tolls, parking charges, and servicing & repairs?
Why use residential tariffs for a lorry?
home owner want to use lorry for what??
There are various types of trucks for various usage, not all of them are for cross country distances. There are small delivery trucks that postage companies use for delivering within a small district, and they see no more than 50-60km a day. My local Poslaju uses only one van to cover 3 municipals/villages, and they would be stupid if they have just ONE van doing hundreds of kilometres worth of delivery distances a day, regardless whether their vans/trucks can do the distance.
You explained so much but never tell the price…
looks tall and narrow…
what is the width?
dont look stable during corner, u know la…lori drivers in malaysia all f1 wannabe
1. Too slow even for urban use – 55km/h?
2. Have it been tested in Malaysian conditions for General Endurance? Hot, heavy rain, flash floods, high humidity, etc?
3. Cost to replace the batteries?
4. Durability of composite body? Easy to maintain and repair in the case of rough and rugged usage for commercial vehicles?
5. Target users?
I like the treelektrik sticker in the steering wheel, really nice touch!
45,000 lifespan of batteries is way too little for a commercial vehicle and it’s not practical at all. it can be easily hit within months of ussage only. this is definitely not a good vehicle for commercial use as per my opinion.
I don’t think you are possible to run up 45k KM in few months as they can only travel 80km per max charge, then needs 8hrs to charge again. Put it simply – u can only use max 80km a day. Hahahaha
doubt the thing could even pass through our high “bonggol” lol. Who ever brings this thing in mustve not consulted with persatuan pemandu lori malaysia first.
is the system available to purchase?
transfer it into kancil may b the best solution… <3
“Hello boss, boleh hantar barang pergi ipoh tak?“..
Max jalan 80km, lepas tu kena charge 8jam. Klu tak kesah tolak sampai Ipoh saya rasa memang boleh.
Seen this during MAI Nov last year. Cannot understand their logic in bringing this in our market. Check with them during MAI they say it uses 8 units of Lead Acid battery size of NS70 gel based maintenance free and in total can give a range lifespan of 45k KM but each of their battery cost RM350++ to replace – meaning RM350 x 8 = RM2800 for 45k KM. That is already 6sen per km just on battery maintenance plus another 6-8sen on electricity so it works out around 14sen per km. Plus it can only be used for 80km per single charge of 8hours every time. So basically it can only be use 80km everyday, and I ask them for which industry’s logistic is this targeted for, they say food truck at pasar malam. So I say good luck to you and the customer that uses your truck. And btw there is no plan in bringing their Lithium based battery yet in the near future as per their comment.
That’s some useful information you’ve got there. So, 2800 is not a lot. But, still doesn’t make economic sense. Probably turn it into motorbikes?
wait…that rim..macam axia le…lol..80km cant go anywhere with traffic jam…better find ways to increase the cruising range..with this size of expose area…better to put on solar panel to charge the battery..
better buy a 20years old pickup…..At least can jalan jauh and take 1 tonne of cargo easily….
Dont approve it on the road . “It sprints from zero to 30 km/h in under six seconds “. That is too damn slow and road hogging. Common passenger cars does this in about 3 seconds tops. Besides that, I feel that the electric motor is mounted too low, looks like only half the wheel height. Electronics get damaged from flood water which is so common in Klang Valley. If park it at places with tall grass, I believe it can catch fire when the grass touches the hot electric motor.
I can only see good use as a food truck for this thing. Nothing else.
I am shocked this EV wannabe is approved for public road use. May be useful on a farm or off road use like construction site. On the highways it will present a nuisance and danger to other motorists based on the technical specifications. Please reconsider its approval before increase the accident statistics.