en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hino Motors launched an improved version of its small BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) truck, the "Hino Dutro Z EV," on June 2.
Since its launch in 2022, cumulative sales of the Hino Dutro Z EV have exceeded 2,000 units. With its dimensions allowing operation on a standard driver's license, ultra-low floor walk-through structure, and the quietness characteristic of a BEV, this model aims to address driver shortages, reduce delivery workload, and adapt to residential area delivery needs, contributing to solving various challenges in last-mile logistics.
This improvement equips a larger-capacity battery, boosting the single-charge driving range to 184 km (WLTC mode), an increase of over 20% compared to the previous model. In terms of safety equipment, a new "Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)" has been added, which uses wide-angle millimeter-wave radars at the left and right front of the vehicle to detect moving objects in the forward blind spot, alerting the driver via an alarm sound, a red flashing indicator on the A-pillar, and a multi-information display in the event of a potential collision.
The vehicle also features an enhanced "PCS (Pre-Collision System)" capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists day and night, helping to mitigate collisions and rear-end accidents. The cargo compartment rear door stopper release mechanism has been changed from a cable type to an inner handle type, making it easier to operate while carrying goods. The front windshield and side windows now use UV-cut heat-insulating glass, and a hill-start assist control function has been newly adopted.
Key specifications include: body dimensions 4690×1695×2285 mm, floor height 400 mm (loaded) / 450 mm (unloaded), and maximum payload 950 kg. The powertrain features an AC synchronous motor with a maximum output of 50 kW, paired with a lithium-ion battery with a total capacity of 46.7 kWh.
Hino also plans to exhibit a concept based on the 2024 model year "Hino Dutro Z EV Mobile Office" at the "BICYCLE-E・MOBILITY CITY EXPO 2026," to be held at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square on June 10-11, 2026.
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