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Electra Zero-Emission Commercial Truck
Regional Distribution and Logistics
Electra-Basildon-Truck-Insights
Designed for medium-haul regional distribution, the truck was continuously monitored through Electra’s InfoCentre platform, providing insights into performance, energy use, and long-term battery health.
This case study presents aggregated results from January – August 2024, alongside detailed trip-level analysis, showing how the vehicle delivers reliable, low-cost, and sustainable operations.
The truck consistently travelled 73–86 km per day, averaging 77 km across the period.
Average daily energy consumption: 77 kWh.
Energy efficiency: 1 kWh/km.
Slight seasonal variations in winter due to cabin heating, but no material performance reduction.
Average Daily Distance: 77 km
Average Daily Energy Consumption: 77 kWh
Average Used SoC: ~50%
Efficiency: 1 kWh/km
9,000 km travelled in 8 months
9,000 kWh consumed – approx. 1 kWh/km efficiency
£2,500 estimated energy cost for the year to date
50% average return-to-depot SoC – reliable range utilisation
4,000 kg CO₂e savings compared with a diesel equivalent
Battery degradation of only 1.2% in 8 months
Distance travelled: 69 km
Energy consumed: 75 kWh
Energy recovered: 12 kWh
SoC utilised: 45%
Distance travelled: 76 km
Energy consumed: 71 kWh
Energy recovered: 6 kWh
SoC utilised: 50%
Electra’s real-time monitoring platform provides advanced diagnostics on battery performance and usage patterns.
This indicates excellent long-term battery performance, with degradation well within expectations for commercial EV duty cycles.
Battery health (SoH) after 1 year
Battery health (SoH) after 18 months
No battery warnings or faults recorded in the last 3 months of operation.
The Basildon truck demonstrates the durability, efficiency, and sustainability of Electra’s zero-emission vehicles in real-world logistics applications:
Electra’s Basildon deployment proves that zero-emission logistics can be both commercially viable and environmentally impactful.
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