en.Wedoany.com Reported - In June 2026, the Sany eTrucks division of Chinese construction machinery company SANY Heavy Industry officially began deliveries of the long-haul electric heavy truck e263 to the European market. Produced in Changsha, China, the vehicle is adapted for the European market by Putzmeister and is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries from Eve Energy, offering a range of over 500 kilometers. This marks SANY Heavy Industry's official entry into the European long-haul electric truck market.
The e263 is a 4×2 battery electric tractor featuring an 800-volt electrical architecture, equipped with a dual-motor electric axle developed in-house by SANY, with a continuous power output of 420 kW, peak power of 730 kW, torque of 1,000 Nm, and a peak torque of 1,760 Nm. The battery is a 636 kWh lithium iron phosphate unit from Eve Energy, with a usable capacity of 623 kWh and a total energy utilization rate of 98%. SANY offers an eight-year or 1.2 million km battery warranty, ensuring the battery's state of health remains no less than 70%. The vehicle is also equipped with three power take-off units, suitable for operating hydraulic equipment, tipper trailers, and refrigerated trailers, among other scenarios. When paired with a Kögel Light Plus curtainside trailer, the payload can reach 25.2 tons under a total combined weight of 42 tons.
SANY Heavy Industry is a representative enterprise in China's heavy machinery manufacturing sector. The Sany eTrucks division is supported in the European market by Putzmeister, which handles vehicle localization and after-sales service network construction. According to Kevin Eichele, Head of Product and Business Development for Sany eTrucks in Europe, the e263 consumes between 0.9 and 1.2 kWh per kilometer at a total weight of 40 tons, comparable to similar models. In 2025, SANY delivered over 21,000 electric tractors in China, with a total operational fleet of 50,000 units. Its products have been exported to markets including South America, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and Vietnam.
Sany eTrucks plans to officially debut at the IAA Transportation commercial vehicle show in Hanover, Germany, from September 15 to 20, 2026, showcasing the e263, new models, and its development plan for 2027. This European delivery represents a significant step in SANY's internationalization strategy for electric heavy trucks. Leveraging the scale effects of its Changsha production base and Putzmeister's localized service system, SANY is accelerating its global expansion in the electric commercial vehicle market.
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