You Can’t Buy This, America: BYD T4 EV Truck for Hauling - CleanTechnica

The article discusses BYD’s new T4 electric truck, highlighting its focus on practical hauling capabilities rather than typical American truck attributes like towing or high speed. Unlike popular US pickups such as the Ford F-150, which dominate sales largely due to cultural preferences, the BYD T4 is designed primarily for functional cargo transport. It features dual rear tires for load safety and a low load floor with fold-down bed sides, making loading easier. The truck can climb steep grades (35%) fully loaded and performs well in stability tests like the Moose Test, surpassing many conventional trucks and even some sports cars. Safety is emphasized through electronic traction and braking systems, four-wheel disk brakes, and crash testing to European R29 standards, with a cab built from high-strength steel. In terms of efficiency and performance, the T4 offers 5.5 km/kWh efficiency and a 330+ km range from its 62.3 kWh battery, suitable for urban hauling but less ideal for long-distance