NTI to offer roadside assistance for electric trucks
NTI’s offshoot, Truck Assist will be supplying roadside assistance for all SEA Electric trucksIn a first for the Australian transport industry, insurance specialist NTI will offer Truck Assist roadside support to customers who operate electric trucks which have been converted or manufactured by SEA Electric.
Truck Assist’s General Manager, Alan Hasted, said the Truck Assist initiative was in response to growing interest in green technology from truck owners.
“As a truck specialist it was important to us to support operators who were conscious of their environmental impact, looking for vehicle options which are cheaper in the long run, or simply striving to implement change in their business,” Mr Hasted said.
“Drivers need access to emergency assistance should they break down, require a tow, lock themselves out or get a flat tyre. Our Truck Assist responders will be equipped to get SEA Electric’s vehicles back on the road or to an authorised vehicle dealer or repairer as quickly as possible to ensure minimal disruption to travel and business.”
SEA Electric President Asia Pacific, Bill Gillespie, said the company has been converting fuel powered trucks for four years and has over 100 units on the road.
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“Demand for the new zero emission trucks has been high with another 80 orders placed for delivery in 2021 and even greater numbers being planned for 2022 across the Australia and New Zealand region,” said Mr Gillespie
SEA Electric vehicles are distributed in Australia through 17 dealer locations supporting customers with sales, parts and service to keep their businesses moving.
In addition to Roadside Assistance, NTI is looking to expand further into the electric market with insurance for SEA electric trucks.
NTI’s Head of Motor Portfolio, Nick Dendrinos said NTI has taken a hands-on approach to really understand electric trucks, how they work and what customers need.
“We’ve spent extensive time with SEA Electric understanding how these electric trucks are manufactured and configured, and what sort of damage could be sustained and repair options in the unfortunate event of an accident,” he said.
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