eCanter Launch in Singapore!

• First zero-emission eCanter handed over to local customer in Singapore
• Singapore eCanter available in 4 variants ranging from 5ton – 8.55ton in GVW
• Equipped with latest safety features for urban distribution

Kawasaki, Japan – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President and CEO: Karl Deppen, hereafter “MFTBC”) has officially launched sales of its light-duty eCanter electric truck in Singapore with the handing over the first unit to a local customer during the recent launch event.

The zero-emission eCanter’s initial entry in late 2023, set the stage for extensive local testing in preparation for the market launch. This is in line with Singapore’s commitment, as the transport and logistics hub of Southeast Asia, to accelerate electrification in the automotive industry and achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

“The launch of the eCanter in Singapore marks an important milestone for us. We are looking forward to cooperate with many customers and stakeholders in Singapore to push for sustainable transportation in our city-state”, said Harald Schmid, CEO of Daimler Truck South East Asia, the local company of MFTBC in Singapore.

eCanter fully chargeable overnight, or in two hours with quick charger

First launched in the Japan, Europe and Oceania markets, the eCanter has had more than 12 million kilometres of global on-road and can be fully charged overnight using a regular outlet, or in under two hours with a fast charger. Charging can be done at a customer’s warehouse.

Drivers of the eCanter have been impressed with the comfort, safety and ease of use of the vehicle pointing to decreased noise and vibration compared to diesel trucks, its smooth and responsive acceleration, and four-stage regenerative braking system.

Singapore eCanter available in 4 variants

Distributed in Singapore by Goldbell Engineering Pte. Ltd, the eCanter is available in 4 different variants, ranging from 5-ton to 8.55-ton gross vehicle weight (GVW). Depending on the wheelbase length, which ranges from 2.5 meters to 4.45 meters, the eCanter is equipped with S-size, M-size or L-size battery with capacity of up to 124kW.  One of the latest technologies in the eCanter is the eAxle, which allows higher torque on wheels and reduced drivetrain power loss. Resulting in effortless acceleration and better driving performance, this technology makes the eCanter the ideal urban delivery truck.

Equipped with latest safety features such as Active Attention Assist, Active Sideguard Assist, as well as Active Brake Assist 5 (ABA5), which under ideal conditions can detect moving and stationary vehicles and pedestrians and initiate emergency braking to mitigate collision damage, the eCanter also ensures road users are kept safe.

MFTBC together with Daimler Truck South East Asia Pte. Ltd. provided special training for Singapore’s mechanics, in addition to comprehensive aftersales support.

Karl Deppen, President and CEO of MFTBC said the eCanter is a Daimler Truck advanced technology product designed with a clear focus on quality, comfort, durability and safety.

“The eCanter supports real business operations because we tested it with real customers under rigorous conditions. Customers around the world have embraced it, recognising the eCanter’s reliability, efficiency, safety and performance,” Deppen said.

As Mitsubishi Fuso’s authorised distributor in Singapore for over 40 years, Goldbell Engineering Pte Ltd’s Assistant General Manager, Quek Jian Ting, believes that the eCanter signifies a crucial and timely advancement in the future of mobility in Singapore.

“Enhancing operational performance with zero emissions and a lighter carbon footprint, the eCanter sets a new standard for urban logistics that aligns with Singapore’s vision for a green future. Building on the Canter’s 40+ years of proven reliability in Singapore, this innovation allows us to offer dependable and sustainable electric vehicle technology that meets both our customers’ business needs and environmental objectives.” said Quek.