Udelv’s Autonomous Electric Delivery Vehicle Can Carry 2,000 Lbs Of Goods And Make 80 Deliveries Per Trip

Electric vehicles are dominating CES and the latest one is an autonomous delivery vehicle from Udelv.

Essentially a box on wheels, the Transporter is outfitted with a swappable cargo pod that can hold up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) of goods in its adjustable shelves.  They have been designed to carry “nearly anything from convenience goods, e-commerce packages and groceries to auto parts, electronics, and medical supplies.”

The autonomous vehicle drives to a customer’s home or business and then they can use the Udelv app to retrieve their items. Thanks to a series of sliding doors, users will only be able to retrieve their items while the rest of the cargo remains secure.

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The Transporter can make up to 80 stops per trip thanks to its 90 and 160 kWh battery packs, which allow for ranges of 160-300 miles (257-483 km). The model is also capable of traveling at speeds up to 70 mph (113 km/h), which is notable as it allows the vehicle to drive on the highway.

When the Transporter has finished its route, it can be given up to 220 miles (354 km) of range in 45 minutes using a DC fast charger. That’s pretty quick and merchants can load the vehicle as it charges.

On the autonomous side of things, the Transporter is equipped with the Mobileye Drive system that features a “robust suite” of cameras, LiDARs, and radars. The model also uses Mobileye’s AV maps and has a camera-based teleoperation system for remote maneuvers and assistance.

Udelv has already received more than 1,000 reservations and plans to launch the Transporter in 2023. Following the initial roll out, the company plans to deploy 50,000 Transporters by 2028.