00:00Welcome to this overview of the BYD ETT44, the flagship battery electric heavy-duty 4x2 tractor unit designed specifically for
00:09European long-haul and regional transport.
00:12Unveiled at the IAA Transportation 2026 event in Hanover, Germany, this truck represents a native electric heavy-duty platform engineered
00:21from the ground up rather than converted from a traditional diesel vehicle.
00:25Its aerodynamic bodywork incorporates a new robust front grille, extended side skirts, a lowered front spoiler, black wheels, black headlight
00:36detailing, a dynamic sun visor, and an e-mirrors camera monitoring system that replaces conventional side mirrors.
00:44Dimensionally, the truck measures 6,400 millimeters in length, 2,530 millimeters in width, and 3,820 millimeters in height,
00:54built on a 3,800 millimeter wheelbase.
00:57It has an empty curb weight ranging between 9,565 and 11,120 kilograms, alongside a gross vehicle weight rating
01:07of 22,000 kilograms, a gross combination weight of 44,000 kilograms that can extend up to 65,000 kilograms
01:15for specialized applications.
01:17On the safety front, the ETT44 earned a maximum 5-star rating and CitySafe accreditation under Euro NCAP's Safer Trucks
01:26Assessment Program.
01:27The vehicle comes equipped with a comprehensive Advanced Driver Assistance System package and includes hardware integration ready for Level 2
01:35Plus driver assistance functionality.
01:37Powering the tractor unit is BYD's ultra-safe lithium-iron phosphate blade battery structurally integrated into the chassis via cell
01:46-to-chassis and battery-integrated chassis architecture with a nominal vehicle voltage of 851.2 volts.
01:54Its twin-motor powertrain generates a rated drive power of 540 kilowatts and a peak output of up to 750
02:02kilowatts, or 1,000 horsepower, enabling a top speed of 90 kilometers per hour and a maximum gradeability of 25%.
02:11Operators can choose between two battery pack options, a primary 651 kilowatt-hour pack providing a rated driving range of
02:20up to 600 kilometers when hauling a 40-ton load at 70 kilometers per hour,
02:25and a smaller 434 kilowatt-hour pack rated for approximately 400 kilometers.
02:31When driving at continuous highway speeds of 100 to 110 kilometers per hour, energy consumption increases, resulting in an estimated
02:40real-world driving range of around 450 kilometers on the larger pack.
02:45Charging capabilities represent a major technical leap, as the ETT-44 is compatible with a megawatt charging system, supporting ultra
02:54-fast charging powers of up to 1.5 megawatts.
02:57This allows the battery to charge from 20 to 80 percent in roughly 20 minutes, restoring over 400 kilometers of
03:04range during mandatory driver-rest breaks, while a 10 to 80 percent charge takes approximately 25 minutes.
03:11On standard infrastructure, CCS2 DC charging supports up to 450 kilowatts to complete a 20 to 80 percent charge in
03:2160 minutes or less, while onboard AC charging supports up to 43 kilowatts.
03:26Inside the high-roofed sleeper cab with its completely flat floor, drivers are provided an ergonomic workplace trimmed with Alcantara,
03:35premium leather, red and blue contrast stitching, and an intuitive digital cockpit centered around a 12.8-inch touchscreen with
03:43Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and FleetLink telematics.
03:47To complete the ownership experience, BYD backs the Blade battery with a standard 10-year or 1.2 million kilometer
03:55warranty that guarantees at least 70 percent state of health, supported by BYD's total cost of mobility framework that integrates
04:03the vehicle, charging infrastructure, energy management, and financing into a single fleet solution.
