JAC Motors Launches Eco-Friendly X200 EV 1.9-tonne forward-cab

JAC Motors South Africa has introduced the world's first right-hand-drive battery-electric X200 EV forward-cab. The new, versatile X200 EV 1.9-tonne provides transport operators with a sustainable, eco-friendly, cost-effective solution tailored for smaller payloads amidst evolving logistics requirements – starting from only R349,900.

The X200 EV is designed to meet today's transport and logistics demands with eco-friendly efficiency. Perfect for modernising commercial fleets, the versatile X200 EV supports global sustainability goals while reducing costs. Its reliable electric propulsion system ensures zero emissions and instant torque, making it ideal for cost-effective, last-mile urban deliveries.

JAC Motors, founded in 1964 as a truck manufacturer, expanded into passenger vehicles and bakkies in 2007. Since 2014, it has produced battery-electric trucks ranging from 2.5 to 12 tonnes. Subsequently, after the global launch of the popular N75 EV 4-tonne in 2019, over 2,500 units have been sold to date to major worldwide transport and logistics operators like Amazon and DHL. The new X200 EV expands JAC Motors' BEV range, showcasing the company's vision of a zero-emissions future by providing efficient, cost-effective workhorses to the market.

"We have been able to successfully sign up major transport operators with our N55 EV and N75 EV trucks, and we are now building on our experience over the last three years to meet the growing demand for smaller, cost-efficient, green-energy workhorses," says Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa. "Our new X200 EV offers transport operators reliable, efficient and sustainable cost-saving solutions for their logistical needs."

Economical, versatile and safe for diverse applications

Mirroring the advanced propulsion system of the N75 EV, the X200 EV features a reliable synchronous electric motor generating 50 kW (105 kW peak power) and 140/300 Nm, delivering instant torque. The X200 EV is powered by a 63.75 kWh lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery with a 200 Ah capacity.

With a fully charged battery, the X200 EV offers a range of up to 230 km, depending on load and traffic conditions. It supports both European CCS2 AC and DC charging standards. Charging the X200 EV from 20% to 80% with a DC fast charger takes 35 minutes, while a full charge requires 90 minutes. Regenerative braking helps extend battery life and range.

"The X200 EV is an economical, reliable, and safe solution for last-mile deliveries. It offers over 50% savings in fuel/energy costs compared to conventional workhorses and reduces maintenance costs by up to 70%, minimising your total cost of ownership," says Göbel.

The X200 EV offers a 5-year/200,000 km battery warranty, a 3-year/100,000 km mechanical warranty, plus 24-hour roadside assistance, as well as a 5-year/100,000 km service plan. Service intervals are scheduled for every 20,000 km/12 months. JAC Motors' dealer network covers over 70 locations across Southern Africa.