Renault E-tech electric truck traveled 23 thousand kilometers to Lapland

The Renault Trucks E-tech T Diamond Echo electric truck covered 23,000 kilometers in Europe and ended its journey in Lapland, Finland, successfully withstanding temperatures of -19°C.

Renault demonstrates the reliability of its electric truck
A Renault Trucks E-Tech T electric truck traveled 23,000 kilometers across Europe, successfully facing extreme weather conditions, according to reported the French builder.
The trip culminated in Lapland, Finland, where it endured temperatures as low as -19°C, reaffirming the efficiency and reliability of electric vehicles in difficult conditions.



				
			



				
			



		
Since its departure from Lyon, France, in April, the Renault Trucks E-Tech Diamond Echo has crossed countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium.
During this trip, he carried out daily stages of up to 700 kilometersoptimizing intermediate loading times.
On the longest route, with a single charge, the truck traveled 360 kilometers between Switzerland and Germany.

Testing in Finland's extreme cold
The last stage in Finland stood out for the 1,600 kilometers covered between Helsinki and Rovaniemi, in the heart of Lapland. Even with extreme temperatures, the truck completed 250 kilometers on a single charge, proving its resistance.
In one day, he managed to travel 700 kilometers, with two intermediate charges. According to Renault Trucks, these tests dispel prejudices about the performance of electric vehicles in cold climates.
Régis Pierrelle, Director of Electromobility Operations at Renault Trucks, highlighted that the tests in Finland confirmed that electric trucks are fully functional in harsh winter conditions.
Unlike diesel vehicles, which had problems such as AdBlue crystallization, electric vehicles maintained their operability.
Renault Trucks' programmable preheating system played a crucial role in reducing the impact of heating energy consumption on range. Although a slight increase in consumption was observed (between 10% and 15%), this was due to common factors such as aerodynamics and winter tires.
A Finnish customer even said that, during a day with temperatures of -30°C, the Renault electric truck was the only operational vehicle, while the diesel trucks were stopped due to technical problems related to the cold.