The Lion Electric Co. recently unveiled its first all-electric Class 8 urban truck. The Lion8 will be commercialized this fall, and the first vehicle will be delivered to Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ).
“SAQ is proud to be the first company that will operate innovative vehicles on our roads. This purchase is completely in line with our transportation sustainable development plan that aims to reduce greenhouse gases,” said Édith Walcott, Manager for SAQ’s Montreal and Quebec City Distribution Centers.
The Lion8 is designed to be electric and has a range of up to 250 miles on a single charge. The elimination of noise pollution, optimization of visibility, and greater turning radius make the Lion8’s driving experience safe and enjoyable.
“We are very proud that The Lion Electric Co. is ready to commercially launch its first all-electric Class 8 urban truck now. Day after day, the expertise, passion, and vision of our partners, suppliers, and employees continues to impress me," said Marc Bédard, Founder and CEO of The Lion Electric Co. "Thanks to them and the industry that fully supports the electrification of transportation, we were able to make possible what everyone said was impossible!”
According to Lion Electric, the Lion8 provides the following benefits:
• Zero-emission solution: 30 percent of GHG emissions in North America come from transportation, specifically from heavy-duty vehicles
• No noise pollution
• 80 percent energy cost reduction
• 60 percent operational cost reduction
• Lowest total cost of ownership
• Oil-free operation, with very few moving parts, and brakes that last longer thanks to a regenerative braking system
• Custom-built to withstand North American weather and road conditions
