Hino Trucks Expands Product Portfolio to Include EVs

During a press conference at NTEA Work Truck Week, Hino Trucks made an exciting announcement about the expansion of its product range. They revealed that the company will be venturing into the realm of electric vehicles, making a significant commitment to sustainable transportation. By 2024, customers can expect to see electric versions of Hino Trucks’ popular M- and L- Series medium-duty trucks on the market. These new environmentally-friendly models will be branded as the Me Series and Le Series. Hino Trucks are set to begin production soon, integrating the innovative SEA-Drive® power system from SEA Electric into their design. This development marks an exciting new chapter in the company’s history, as they take strides towards a greener future.

The Hino Class 5 M5e cab over and Class 6 L6e conventional models made their debut during the show, and they come equipped with impressive battery capacities of 138kwH and 220kwH respectively.

“Starting in 2024, Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) mandates are starting to kick off in California, fueling the demand for electric vehicles (EV), and many of our customers express their desire to add EV’s to their fleets to evaluate their operational capabilities. Over the past several years, we have made significant strides in the push toward electrification. This strategic collaboration with SEA Electric is part of our plan to provide powertrain options to meet the needs for our customers and markets throughout the United States,” said Glenn Ellis, the President of Hino Trucks.

Hino Trucks’ national dealer network is already well-prepared for the forthcoming transition to electric vehicles. Every dealer within this network has undergone high-voltage training, building from Hino’s previous hybrid product experiences, ensuring they are capable of servicing electric vehicles both safely and efficiently. To further solidify their commitment to the EV transition, Hino Trucks is developing a robust infrastructure to support these electric trucks, dubbed Hino INCLUSEV. This premier portfolio of end-to-end electric vehicle enablement is exclusively available through Hino’s nationwide dealer network. Hino INCLUSEV represents a customer-centric, dealer-unified, end-to-end EV enablement solution, encompassing aspects such as consulting, sales, infrastructure, single-source financing, and comprehensive support and service.

“Hino Trucks is committed to delivering vehicles that provide our customers a sustainable option,” said John Donato, Sr Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “With the support of Hino Edge telematics metrics and driver behaviors, we developed our strategy and best fit for our initial EV vocational offerings to include delivery and final mile applications. We’ve got the vehicles. We’ve got the support. We’ve got all the tools needed to help our current and future customers move closer to a cleaner future.”