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Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780
The E-Tech T 780: 780 kWh on three axles, up to 660 km, megawatt charging at 700 kW, and a six-year battery warranty as standard.
Battery780 (eight packs) kWh
Rangeup to 660 km
DC charging700 on MCS; 350 on CCS kW
Payloadup to 27.4 t
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General 9 / 15
| ModelModel name as sold | E-Tech T 780 | ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle typee.g. tractor, rigid | Battery-electric tractor unit, long-haul | ↗ |
| Axle configuration6x2 tractor only, with a light rear axle that steers and lifts; it turns like a 4x2, per Renault Trucks | 6x2 | ↗ ↗ |
| Gross combination weightMaximum, as homologated | not published | |
| Kerb weight, tractorAs announced at the launch and reported by electrive (20 November 2025); not in Renault Trucks' own releases. The T 585: about 12,000 kg | about 13,200 kg | ↗ |
| Payload, with a standard trailerRenault Trucks' maximum (June 2026: up to 27 t). With a standard semi-trailer at 42 t gross, Renault's launch data sheet gave 22.4 t (electrive, 20 November 2025) | up to 27.4 t | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Payload if the Council position on 96/53/EC is adopted42 t for 5 axles, 44 t for 6 axles | A 6-axle combination would go to 44 t under the Council position: about 2,000 kg more payload kg | ↗ |
| Drive-axle load at maximum payloadSingle drive axle limit 11,500 kg (4x2); rear bogie 19,000 kg | Rear bogie up to 19,000 kg, so the drive-axle limit is not the constraint it is for a 4x2 kg | ↗ |
| Overall length, tractor | not published | |
| Overall width | not published | |
| Overall height | not published | |
| WheelbaseAs electrive reports from the launch (the T 585: 3,600 mm). Renault Trucks UK lists tractor wheelbases of '36000mm to 4100mm', evidently 3,600 to 4,100 mm | 4100 mm | ↗ ↗ |
| Turning circle with a 13.6 m semi-trailer96/53/EC: 360° between 12.5 m outer and 5.3 m inner radius | not published | |
| Top speedEU limiter is 90 | not published | |
| Clean-sheet design or converted diesel platformclean sheet / adapted platform | Adapted T platform, shared with the Volvo FH Electric | ↗ |
Battery 6 / 9
| Battery capacity, installed (gross)Eight L-shaped packs of 97.5 kWh, each weighing about 600 kg (electrive) | 780 (eight packs) kWh | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity, usableRenault Trucks widened the usable window in June 2026 and gives no kWh figure; at launch it was 623 kWh, about 80 % (electrive, 30 June 2026). The sister Volvo FH Aero Electric: 725 kWh usable | up to 95 % of the 780 kWh installed kWh | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Cell chemistryAs across the Volvo Group | NCA (nickel, cobalt, aluminium), high energy density | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Cell supplierAs electrive reports it (prismatic cells); Renault Trucks' own releases do not name the supplier | Samsung SDI | ↗ |
| System voltageOften described as a ~900 V platform | not published | |
| Pack architecturecell-to-pack, modules … | L-shaped packs of prismatic cells on both sides of the frame, in the space the e-axle frees up | ↗ ↗ |
| Battery life, ratedcycles / km / years | not published | |
| Operating temperature, battery and thermal system | not published | |
| Battery warrantySerenity Pack: up to 10 years or 1 million km, within 1,600 MWh of energy delivered for the T 780 (electrive, 30 June 2026). At launch Renault Trucks offered up to 8 years or 1 million km with the Serenity Pack | 6 years or 720,000 km as standard; up to 10 years with the Serenity Pack | ↗ ↗ ↗ ↗ |
Range and energy 3 / 8
| Range, conservatively ratedOne charge. Earlier: up to 600 km (Renault Trucks, November 2025). Renault Trucks puts the 40 km gap to the Volvo FH Aero Electric down to cab aerodynamics (electrive, 30 June 2026) | up to 660 km | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
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| Range, favourable conditions | not published | |
| Range, real-world European useRenault Trucks: data from 70,000 connected tractors show 80 % of daily missions could be done by its new electric range, 90 % with one 45-minute fast charge (June and September 2026) | not published | |
| Range test conditionRenault Trucks: range depends on use and operating conditions | Not stated for the 660 km; the November 2025 figures were based on 32 t gross combination weight | ↗ |
| Energy consumption, field testsVaried routes and payloads; ≈ 1.51 kWh/mile | not published | |
| Test fleet mileageJune 2026: more than 3,500 electric vehicles and 130 million km | over 150 million km by Renault Trucks' electric customers, all models km | ↗ ↗ |
| Drag coefficient (Cd)Tractor with trailer | not published | |
| Regenerative braking, peak | not published |
Charging 5 / 6
| DC charge portsAs electrive reports from the launch; Renault Trucks says the trucks charge on MCS on the road and on CCS at the depot | MCS and CCS, both standard; no AC charging | ↗ ↗ |
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| Max DC charge powerRenault Trucks' IAA release gives 700 kW. Earlier: up to 720 kW on MCS (November 2025 release; electrive, 30 June 2026) | 700 on MCS; 350 on CCS kW | ↗ ↗ |
| Charge time 20–80 %Figures Renault Trucks gave electrive after the June 2026 battery update (launch: 40 and 70 minutes). Renault Trucks itself: up to 350 km in a 45-minute MCS stop (launch), or about 250 km in 45 minutes on a 350 kW CCS charger (June 2026) | about 44 on MCS; about 80 on CCS (20–80 %) min | ↗ |
| Megawatt Charging System (MCS) | Yes: MCS as standard, 700 kW | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| AC chargingAs electrive reports; the E-Tech T 540 keeps 43 kW AC | None: AC charging is no longer offered | ↗ |
| Vehicle-to-grid / bidirectionalyes / no | not published |
Powertrain 3 / 7
| Motor layoutThe e-axle weighs about one tonne (electrive) | e-axle: two electric motors and the gearbox at the rear axle | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
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| Continuous power≈ 536 hp | not published | |
| Peak power570 or 625 hp, as Renault Trucks UK gives them for the T 585 and T 780; electrive calls 460 kW the combined peak output of the two motors | 420 or 460 kW | ↗ ↗ |
| Peak torqueAt the motor or at the wheel, say which | not published | |
| TransmissionThe sister Volvo FH Aero Electric has a six-speed gearbox in its e-axle (Volvo Trucks) | Optidriver e-axle (gearbox built into the e-axle) | ↗ |
| Gradeability at GCW | not published | |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h at GCW | not published |
Cab and equipment 3 / 7
| Cab type | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard equipment | Full air suspension built in; Smart Steering; steering column adjustable in several directions | ↗ ↗ |
| Power take-off (ePTO) | not published | |
| Driver positionleft, right, centre | not published | |
| Driver assistance (ADAS)AEB, lane keeping, adaptive cruise … | Driver Assist: steering support within the lane markings, keeping speed and distance to the vehicle ahead | ↗ |
| Euro NCAP ratingStars, or not tested | Not tested as an electric truck; the report notes diesel equivalents of established makes are rated 2 to 5 stars | ↗ |
| TyresMichelin, Continental and Goodyear are named as suppliers | not published |
Service and warranty 3 / 5
| Service interval | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warrantyRenault Trucks UK, 'subject to specified operating conditions' | Whole vehicle in the first year; driveline in years two and three | ↗ |
| Service network in EuropeOwn workshops, partners, mobile service | Renault Trucks dealers; Serenity Pack electric contract with expert follow-up in the first year; E-Tech Programme consultancy | ↗ ↗ |
| Over-the-air updatesyes / no | not published | |
| Telematics / fleet portal | Optifleet (route planning, live tracking, performance, charge management); Driver App for charge status and pre-conditioning of cab and batteries | ↗ |
Production and market 2 / 11
| Production / assembly | Bourg-en-Bresse, France | ↗ ↗ |
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| Key suppliers | not published | |
| First European customer | not published | |
| HomologationEU WVTA, national, … | not published | |
| Availability in EuropeRenault Trucks' stand is 923 m²; test drives in the outdoor area | Orderable since November 2025; first deliveries expected in early 2027, per electrive. On show at IAA 2026: Hall 21, Stand B52 | ↗ ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Trucks delivered to date | not published | |
| List price, Europe | not published | |
| Lease rateTerm and mileage | not published | |
| Maintenance costContract or estimate | not published | |
| Residual value after 5 yearsOf list price | not published | |
| Toll and CO₂ classEU CO₂ class 5 = zero-emission | not published |
Company 2 / 3
Where these figures come from
- Apollo Vehicle Safety for Transport & Environment: Comparison of electric truck models from European incumbents and new entrants (AVS377, August 2026)
- renault-trucks.com
- Renault Trucks, 15 September 2026: Two premieres and a complete electric portfolio: Renault Trucks takes the stage at IAA Transportation 2026
- Renault Trucks, 25 June 2026: Long-haul operations now within reach of Renault Trucks electric tractors
- Renault Trucks, 1 July 2026: Renault Trucks at IAA 2026: practical solutions to accelerate the decarbonisation of road transport
- Renault Trucks, 18 November 2025: A range of 600 km: Renault Trucks unveils its long-distance electric trucks
- Renault Trucks UK, September 2026: Renault Trucks E-Tech T Range Electric (product page)
- electrive, 20 November 2025: World premiere: Renault Trucks unveils E-Tech T 780 with a range of 600 km
- electrive, 30 June 2026: Renault Trucks extends E-Tech T range to 660 km
- IAA Transportation, 2026: Press conference line-up, 14–15 September (PDF)
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