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Skyworth Z9
Skyworth's Level 4 heavy tractor, premiered in Hanover: two motors, 610 kW, a 400 kWh LFP battery, and a sensor set built for ports and yards where one operator watches over a fleet. What it costs to run against a diesel is not yet a calculation anyone can make: no price, no range, no charge power has been published.
Battery400 kWh
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General 4 / 15
| ModelModel name as sold | Z9 (Skyworth Z9 Intelligent Autonomous Heavy Truck) | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle typee.g. tractor, rigid | Battery-electric heavy tractor unit, Level 4 autonomous | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Axle configurationA 4x2 version is named in secondary coverage only; the truck shown is the 6x4 | 6x4 | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Gross combination weightPositioned for 40-tonne work; no figure published | not published | |
| Kerb weight, tractorNot published | not published | |
| Payload, with a standard trailerNot published | not published | |
| Payload if the Council position on 96/53/EC is adopted | not published | |
| Drive-axle load at maximum payload | not published | |
| Overall length, tractorNot published | not published | |
| Overall widthNot published | not published | |
| Overall heightNot published | not published | |
| WheelbaseNot published | not published | |
| Turning circle | not published | |
| Top speedEU limiter is 90 | not published | |
| Clean-sheet electric design or converted diesel platform | Presented as a new intelligent electric platform; styling described by Skyworth as inspired by "Across the Universe" | ↗ ↗ |
Battery 2 / 9
| Battery capacity, installed (gross) | 400 kWh | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity, usableNot published | not published | |
| Cell chemistryLFP, NMC … | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Cell supplierNot published | not published | |
| System voltageNot published | not published | |
| Pack architecturecell-to-pack, modules … | not published | |
| Battery life, ratedcycles / km / years | not published | |
| Operating temperature, battery and thermal system | not published | |
| Battery warrantyyears / km / % state of health | not published |
Range and energy 0 / 8
| Range, as claimedSkyworth says only "a reliable range for freight transport"; no figure | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Range, favourable conditionsNot published | not published | |
| Range, real-worldAnalysts guess around 300 km at 40 t for hub-to-hub work; that is not a Skyworth figure and is left out of the value | not published | |
| Range test conditionGCW, speed, temperature, route — not published | not published | |
| Energy consumptionNot published | not published | |
| Test fleet mileage | not published | |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | not published | |
| Regenerative braking, peak | not published |
Charging 0 / 6
| DC charge portsCCS is named in secondary coverage; Skyworth's own release says nothing about charging | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Max DC charge powerNot published | not published | |
| Charge time 20–80 %Not published | not published | |
| Megawatt Charging System (MCS)"MCS-ready" appears in comparisons, not in Skyworth's own material | not published | |
| AC charging | not published | |
| Vehicle-to-grid / bidirectionalyes / no | not published |
Powertrain 3 / 7
| Motor layout | Two electric motors (dual-motor system) | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous powerNot published; the 610 kW is the system figure | not published | |
| System power≈ 830 hp | 610 kW | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Peak torqueAt the motors; not stated whether at the wheel | 1160 Nm | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| TransmissionNot published | not published | |
| Gradeability at GCW | not published | |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h at GCW | not published |
Autonomous driving 11 / 12
| Level of automationSAE level | Level 4 — fully autonomous within a defined operational domain | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Operational domainWhere it is meant to drive itself. Skyworth's own release names ports, steel mills, rail yards and logistics corridors | Ports, steel mills, rail yards and logistics corridors: closed or semi-closed sites | ↗ ↗ |
| Lidar sensors | 5 | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Millimetre-wave radars | 5 | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| High-definition cameras | 10 — together with the lidars and radars: 360° perception | ↗ ↗ ↗ |
| Trucks one operator can superviseSkyworth's release: up to 18 autonomous vehicles coordinated by a single operator. An operational claim for its vehicle-cloud system, not a vehicle specification | Up to 18 | ↗ ↗ |
| Manoeuvring precision, autonomous dockingReported in secondary coverage ("3 cm"); not in Skyworth's own release | 3 cm | |
| Obstacle detection, 360°Reported in secondary coverage ("down to about 10 cm"); not in Skyworth's own release | Objects down to about 10 cm | |
| Predictive emergency brakingReported in secondary coverage; no detail published | Announced as part of the autonomous stack | |
| Navigation | Cloud-based, announced as working without pre-made high-definition maps; architecture not yet public | ↗ |
| Cybersecurity | Announced for on-board electronics and communication; no detail published | |
| Safety driver required in Europeyes / no, per country | not published |
Cab and equipment 1 / 7
| Cab typeOnly the cab shown in Hanover is known; day or sleeper not confirmed for Europe | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard equipmentNo further detail published | Driver-oriented digital cockpit | ↗ |
| Power take-off (ePTO) | not published | |
| Driver positionleft, right, centre | not published | |
| Driver assistance (ADAS)Beyond the Level 4 system | not published | |
| Truck safety rating | not published | |
| Tyres | not published |
Service and warranty 0 / 5
| Service interval | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warrantyyears / km | not published | |
| Service network in Europe | not published | |
| Over-the-air updatesyes / no | not published | |
| Telematics / fleet portal | not published |
Production and market 1 / 12
| Production / assembly | not published | |
|---|---|---|
| Key suppliers | not published | |
| First customer | not published | |
| Homologation in the EUEU WVTA, national, … | not published | |
| Availability in EuropeOrder now, deliveries from … | not published | |
| Trucks delivered to date | not published | |
| List price, EuropeNot published | not published | |
| Lease rate | not published | |
| Maintenance cost | not published | |
| Residual value after 5 years | not published | |
| Toll and CO₂ classEU CO₂ class 5 = zero-emission | not published | |
| IAA Transportation 2026Skyworth's first time at the show, under the theme "Smart Ecosystem for new era" | World premiere, Hall 21, Stand B32; one of five electrified vehicles Skyworth brings: the G18 refuse truck (also Level 4), the Urban Elf Robobus self-driving shuttle for parks, campuses, airports and residential areas, the Hongtu V9 electric van and the Hongtu X range-extended chassis | ↗ ↗ ↗ ↗ |
Company 1 / 3
Where these figures come from
- IAA Transportation newsroom, 2 September 2026: Skyworth to showcase autonomous electric heavy-duty truck Z9 for the first time at IAA Transportation 2026
- electrive, 29 August 2026: Skyworth unveils world premiere truck at IAA Transportation (Florian Treiss)
- electrive, 3 September 2026: preview of electric truck innovations at IAA Transportation
- nfz-messe.com, 8 September 2026: Skyworth setzt auf Elektro-Lkw und Level 4
- Sustainable Truck & Van, 11 September 2026: Skyworth debuts at IAA with five new models
- Automotive World: Skyworth Auto to bring five-vehicle lineup and global Z9 premiere to IAA
- Skyworth Auto on this site (IAA 2026 maker sheet)
- Skyworth Auto (press release on openPR), 16 September 2026: Skyworth Auto Makes IAA TRANSPORTATION Debut with Five Electric and Intelligent Commercial Vehicles
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