The Smith Electric Edison offers a payload of up to 2,300kg with a maximum range of 180km in chassis cab, panel van and mini bus configurations. The Newton is available in chassis cab configuration only, and offers a payload of up to 7,400kg with a maximum range of 190km.
As well as producing the Newton and Edison, the company also offers an end-to-end fleet transformation service, which comprises initial consultation, supply, monitoring and vehicle maintenance services.
Petrol and diesel-powered trucks typically travel on fixed routes of fewer than 100 miles in a single day, and are based in a centralised depot, making them a key target demographic for Smith’s fleet electrification service.
Smith claims that companies who electrify their fleets can save an estimated 70% annually on fuel and maintenance during the life of the vehicle, as well as significantly improving their carbon footprint and green house gas emissions.
‘With these important milestones achieved, Smith will be positioned to move fully into commercial scale manufacturing and enable electric fleet transformations around the world,' commented Bryan Hansel, chief executive officer of Smith Electric.
'Most importantly, we have first mover advantage in a vast global market for full fleet transformation. We look forward to the future with confidence,’ he added.