BEV Scania CrewCab headed to Australia

Australia will be among the first countries in the world to receive the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) version of the Scania CrewCab shortly after it goes into production, Scania has announced.

The specification will be similar to the 25 P-series BEV trucks that are already in use by mining customers, and will be available in a 4x2 axle configuration and destined to add even more choice for fire authorities around the country where Scania is already a proud and longstanding partner.

“When every second counts, fire crews know they can rely on Scania’s CrewCab, which is why we are delighted to advise that a battery electric Scania CrewCab is currently in the works and will be headed to Australia in the very near future,” said Benjamin Nye, Director of Sales for Scania Trucks in Australia.

“Obviously, the benefits for a battery-powered CrewCab fire appliance need no explanation.

“The operational environment for fire appliances lends itself well to BEV technology, given they spend most of their time at a fire station and can therefore be on charge for long periods.

“In addition, most fire trucks travel only short distances to fight fires or assist at motor vehicle accidents. For auxiliary elements such as pumps, an electric motor would provide plenty of power.

“We very much look forward to offering fire authorities around Australia an early look at the first Scania BEV CrewCab to arrive.”

Fire crews have long praised the Scania CrewCab for its ease of entry and egress, even when fully kitted-up, not least because the fold-out steps at the rear cab doors make exiting the vehicle safer and faster.