JAC Motors South Africa, has introduced the world’s first right-hand-drive battery-electric X200 EV forward-cab. Expanding its leadership in the local Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) truck market, the new, versatile X200 EV 1.9-tonne provides transport operators with a sustainable, eco-friendly, cost-effective solution tailored for smaller payloads amidst evolving logistics requirements.
The X200 EV is designed to meet today’s transport and logistics demands with eco-friendly efficiency. Perfect for modernising commercial fleets, the versatile X200 EV supports global sustainability goals while reducing costs. Its reliable electric propulsion system ensures zero emissions and instant torque, making it ideal for cost-effective, last-mile urban deliveries.
The new X200 EV 1.9-tonne joins JAC Motors’ versatile X-Series line-up, locally introduced in 2017 and known for its affordability, reliability and low ownership costs. The X200 2.8L TDI 1.5-tonne single-cab and 1.3-tonne double-cab, seating six, also stand out for their superior performance and fuel efficiency, bigger payloads and higher specification levels than their rivals, including ABS and air-conditioning.
JAC Motors, founded in 1964 as a truck manufacturer, expanded into passenger vehicles and bakkies in 2007. Since 2014, it has produced battery-electric trucks ranging from 2.5 to 12 tonnes. Subsequently, after the global launch of the popular N75 EV 4-tonne in 2019, over 2 500 units have been sold to date to major worldwide transport and logistics operators like Amazon and DHL. The new X200 EV expands JAC Motors’ BEV range, showcasing the company’s vision of a zero-emissions future by providing efficient, cost-effective workhorses to the market.
“We have been able to successfully sign up major transport operators with our N55 EV and N75 EV trucks, and we are now building on our experience over the last three years to meet the growing demand for smaller, cost-efficient, green-energy workhorses,” says Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa. “Our new X200 EV offers transport operators reliable, efficient and sustainable cost-saving solutions for their logistical needs.”
Mirroring the advanced propulsion system of the N75 EV, the X200 EV features a reliable synchronous electric motor generating 50 kW (105 kW peak power) and 140/300 Nm, delivering instant torque. The X200 EV is powered by a 63.75 kWh lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery with a 200 Ah capacity.
With a fully charged battery, the X200 EV offers a range of up to 230 km, depending on load and traffic conditions.
It supports both European CCS2 AC and DC charging standards. Charging the X200 EV from 20% to 80% with a DC fast charger takes 35 minutes, while a full charge requires 90 minutes. Regenerative braking helps extend battery life and range.
“The X200 EV is an economical, reliable, and safe solution for last-mile deliveries. It offers over 50% savings in fuel/energy costs compared to conventional workhorses and reduces maintenance costs by up to 70%, minimising your total cost of ownership,” says Göbel.
The X-Series features JAC Motors’ new heavy-duty ladder-frame chassis with rear integral bridge support, crafted using an advanced stamping and welding treatment process for enhanced durability and strength. The main advantage of a rugged, lightweight chassis frame is its optimal axle weight distribution, which improves safety and makes it robust for various body applications.
