Last January, it was said that the prototypes produced for the domestic electric tractor received successful grades from the tests conducted in 39 different areas and that a step would be taken towards mass production. Over time, claims that the project was canceled due to some negativities came to the agenda. But with the new post made today, the question marks in mind have been lifted.
Domestic electric tractor is ready for mass production! Date given
The domestic electric tractor, which will be produced by ZY Teknoloji, which was established in partnership with Önder Yol and Ziraat Private Equity, has 2 models with different body types. The main feature that distinguishes it from other internal combustion and hybrid engine competitors in the world is that it is fully electric, just like Togg.
When we look at the features of the vehicle, we see that it will have an engine that produces 105+ horsepower, according to the prototype data shared by Zy. Of course, the most important thing in tractors is how much torque they produce. At this point, it is stated that it has 494+ Nm of torque. However, it is currently unclear whether these features belong to the smaller model or the larger model.
Togg gave the good news! The countdown has begun
Togg, in his social media post today, said that he will start trial production before mass production.
The battery capacity of the vehicle is 53+ kWh. There is no data for the range. Under normal conditions, it would not be correct to compare a commercial class tractor with automobiles. However, in terms of forming an idea, let’s mention that Renault Zoe has a 52 kWh battery and offers a range of up to 395 km.
According to the data shared by Zy Technology, these tractors provide up to 90 percent energy savings compared to their competitors with internal combustion engines sold today. Although it is outdated, in a statement made a few years ago, it was said that it could travel 100 kilometers at a cost of only 3 TL.
Unlike conventional diesel-powered tractors, the vehicle, which utilizes all the possibilities of the electric motor, stands out with its quiet operation, even under the highest workload, unlike its competitors.
In addition, due to its nature, maintenance costs will be much lower. In addition, according to the data announced by ZY, it will have a fast charging time of under 45 minutes. The charging unit to be used here will be integrated into the vehicle.
In addition to all these, it was stated in the statement made in the past years that an average farmer can keep 133 thousand TL of annual fuel expenses in his pocket. Of course, electricity and diesel prices have increased 2-3 times over time. Therefore, we can say that this amount has exceeded the level of 200 thousand TL at the moment.
The mass production facility of these tractors is expected to be completed by 2023. In 2023, 1200 units will be produced. But the state wants the company to increase this number to 10 thousand. Of course, this will not happen all at once. However, this target is also expected to be achieved in 2024 to 2025.
- Power (Hp): 105+
- Torque (Nm): 494+
- Battery capacity (kWh): 53+
- Maneuver (Wd): 4+
- Quick charge: full charge in 45 minutes
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