BYD, Hödlmayr, Telo Maxus

Chinese automaker BYD has officially launched its fourth car carrier, the BYD Great Sea. Designed specifically for transporting electric vehicles, this vessel is the largest in the fleet. It can hold up to 9,100 vehicles and has a payload capacity of 20,000 tons. Measuring 230 meters in length and 37 meters in width, the BYD Great Sea is equipped with eco-friendly technologies to minimize CO₂ emissions during transport. 

Austrian company Hödlmayr has rolled out the country’s first fully electric car transporter. Powered by a 550-kWh battery, the vehicle boasts a range of approximately 350 kilometers per charge. Paired with fast-charging infrastructure, the transporter can fully recharge in just 1.5 hours and is expected to save 48 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. 

hinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Maxus has begun delivering its new electric van, the eDeliver 5, to German dealers and customers. Positioned between the eDeliver 3 and eDeliver 7, the eDeliver 5 is available in two length options:The L1 model, measuring 4.80 meters, offers a cargo volume of 6.6 cubic meters.The L2 model, at 5.25 meters, provides a cargo volume of 7.7 cubic meters.The maximum payload capacity is 1,190 kilograms for the L2 version, and both variants can tow trailers weighing up to 1,500 kilograms. Powered by a 120 kW electric motor and a 64-kWh battery, the van boasts a WLTP range of 335 kilometers, with an impressive 489 kilometers achievable in urban settings. Fast charging takes the battery from 10% to 80% in about 42 minutes, while AC charging at 11 kW can fully replenish the battery overnight. 

US-based company Telo has unveiled the MT1, a compact electric truck developed in collaboration with Aptera, featuring optional solar panel integrations. At just 3.86 meters long—similar to a Mini Cooper SE—the MT1 boasts a 1.52-meter cargo bed, longer than that of the Rivian R1TThe solar panels can be mounted on the cabin roof, as a cover for the truck bed, or integrated into a camper shell. Under optimal sunlight, these panels can generate up to 200 watts, providing 1 to 2 kWh of energy daily.The MT1 is available with two battery options:A standard battery offering a range of 260 miles (approximately 418 km).A 106-kWh battery extending the range to 350 miles (approximately 563 km). 

While the solar panels reduce the frequency of charging, they are not a replacement for conventional charging methods. The MT1 combines compact dimensions with impressive versatility, making it ideal for urban and outdoor applications.