Peterbilt announces the Model 520EV is now available for customer orders. Customers can configure the Model 520EV through the SmartSpec® sales tool and order at a Peterbilt’s dealership. Peterbilt expects production to start by Q2 2021.
The Model 520EV combines standout features of the Peterbilt Model 520 with the advanced technology of a zero-emission electric powertrain. This provides customers an unbeatable solution for their business. The Model 520EV chassis is available in two configurations to accommodate a variety of applications.
MODEL FEATURES
Peterbilt designed the powertrain of the Model 520EV for optimal weight distribution and performance. Its design enables the thermally-controlled Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs to be configured in two different mounting schemes. Peterbilt designed these themes specifically for body integration with an automated side loader or a rear/front loader.
The Model 520EV features a range of 80-100 miles including 1,100 bin cycles when used with an 
automated side loader or 130 compactor cycles with a rear loader refuse body. The state-of-the-art, high-energy density LFP battery packs can recharge in three to four hours using a recommended DC fast-charging system. This makes the 520EV ideal for predictable routes seen in refuse applications.
Additionally, the Model 520EV uses Meritor 14Xe™ e-axles to provide power to the wheels. And it is also available as a tandem drive. The e-axle motors feature two-speed gearing; the e-axle wheel 
ends provide an additional two-to-one hub reduction, converting the power for comfortable driving speeds. Driver inverters also deliver battery power to the e-axle motors. And regenerative braking further captures energy from stop-and-go conditions to recharge the batteries and help maximize the vehicle’s range.
Finally, the dash cluster of the Model 520EV provides the driver the gauge information required of an electric vehicle.
“The Peterbilt Model 520EV is a big step towards turning our customers’ electrification dreams into reality,” says Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president. “We believe the refuse and vocational space is a very important area for electrification and to have the first model readily available for customer orders is big win for Peterbilt.
Find out more, visit www.peterbilt.com.
