Electric delivery vehicles are becoming increasingly popular and REE is looking to cash in by unveiling the new P7-B box truck.
Based on the company’s modular P7 architecture, the Class 3 vehicle targets the mid- and last-mile delivery market. Given its purpose, the P7-B is a bit plain but it features a large windscreen, high visibility doors, and pronounced fenders.
Of course, the real star of the show is the cargo box and it enables the model to transport 812 cubic feet (23 cubic meters / 22,993 liters) of goods. The P7-B also has a low step-in height, a payload capacity of 4,409 lbs (2,000 kg), and a vehicle weight rating of 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg).
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On the performance front, the box truck has an all-wheel drive powertrain that produces 536 hp (400 kW / 544 PS) and 402 lb-ft (545 Nm) of torque. This setup enables the model to hit a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h) and have a range of 150 miles (241 km).
Another standout feature is the P7-B’s all-wheel steering system, which enables the front and rear wheels to turn in opposite directions for improved low-speed maneuverability. This gives the model a 19.7 foot (6 meter) turning radius, which sounds good for such a sizable vehicle.
REE also noted the x-by-wire architecture supports regenerative braking, creep control, hill start assist, torque vectoring, and over-the-air updates. Inside, there’s a “driver-focused cabin” with optimal ergonomics and a human-machine interface designed for maximum driver comfort, safety, and productivity.
REE says the P7-B was built in response to market needs and was developed with feedback from prospective customers. As chief business officer, Tali Miller, explained “Feedback from our customers has been that this is the truck they have been waiting for – a driver-centric work truck that drives like a sedan but is built to deliver under the harshest commercial duty cycle.”
While this particular vehicle is billed as a “proof of concept box truck,” the company has plans to put the P7-B into production due to an “overwhelming amount of requests” for a Class 3 vehicle. As a result, the model is slated to be built in the United States and the United Kingdom starting in 2023.