Model: All-Electric
BYD 8Y
Terminal Tractor
GCWR /
102,000 lb
Max Power /
241 hp
Max Torque /
1,106 lb-ft
Charging /
CCS1
The BYD 8Y is the world’s first commercially available all-electric class 8 terminal tractor.
Special Features
The BYD 8Y’s core technologies include state-of-the-art batteries, controls and motors. These core technologies are designed, tested and built by BYD as an integrated system. This allows the BYD 8Y to achieve the highest levels of performance, endurance and reliability.

Special Features
The BYD 8Y’s core technologies include state-of-the-art batteries, controls and motors. These core technologies are designed, tested and built by BYD as an integrated system. This allows the BYD 8Y to achieve the highest levels of performance, endurance and reliability.
Battery Technology
BYD software optimizes power and torque for superior performance in heavy operations. Combined with BYD’s advanced battery chemistry, the BYD 8Y has the highest endurance in the industry, allowing the truck to work continuous shifts with true zero-emissions.

Battery Technology
BYD software optimizes power and torque for superior performance in heavy operations. Combined with BYD’s advanced battery chemistry, the BYD 8Y has the highest endurance in the industry, allowing the truck to work continuous shifts with true zero-emissions.

8Y
Model Year | 2021 |
Wheelbase | 118 in |
GVWR | |
Initial Battery Capacity | 217 kWh |
Charging Power | DC 120 kW CCS1 |
Charging Time | 2 hrs |
Top Speed | 33 mph |
Max Gradeability | 15% |
Wheel Rim | 22.5 x 8.25 |
Tires | 11R22.5 |
Suspension | Front Leaf Spring / Rear None |
Brakes | Front Drum / Rear Drum |
Dimensions | |
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Model Year | 2021 |
Wheelbase | 118 in |
GVWR | |
Initial Battery Capacity | 217 kWh |
Charging Power | DC 120 kW CCS1 |
Charging Time | 2 hrs |
Performance | |
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Top Speed | 33 mph |
Max Gradeability | 15% |
Wheel Rim | 22.5 x 8.25 |
Tires | 11R22.5 |
Suspension | Front Leaf Spring / Rear None |
Brakes | Front Drum / Rear Drum |
Special Features
The BYD 8Y’s core technologies include state-of-the-art batteries, controls and motors. These core technologies are designed, tested and built by BYD as an integrated system. This allows the BYD 8Y to achieve the highest levels of performance, endurance and reliability.

Special Features
The BYD 8Y’s core technologies include state-of-the-art batteries, controls and motors. These core technologies are designed, tested and built by BYD as an integrated system. This allows the BYD 8Y to achieve the highest levels of performance, endurance and reliability.
Driving Experience
BYD electric trucks are clean and quiet, with fewer moving parts than carbon-burning trucks. With fewer vibrations than conventional vehicles, the BYD trucks provide the operator with a better driving experience.

Driving Experience
BYD electric trucks are clean and quiet, with fewer moving parts than carbon-burning trucks. With fewer vibrations than conventional vehicles, the BYD trucks provide the operator with a better driving experience.
Battery Technology
BYD software optimizes power and torque for superior performance in heavy operations. Combined with BYD’s advanced battery chemistry, the BYD 8Y has the highest endurance in the industry, allowing the truck to work continuous shifts with true zero-emissions.

Battery Technology
BYD software optimizes power and torque for superior performance in heavy operations. Combined with BYD’s advanced battery chemistry, the BYD 8Y has the highest endurance in the industry, allowing the truck to work continuous shifts with true zero-emissions.
SAFEST BATTERIES
BYD’s lithium iron phosphate batteries are the industry’s safest, longest-lasting and most versatile power source. Founded as a battery company in 1995, BYD is now one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers.

SAFEST BATTERIES
BYD’s lithium iron phosphate batteries are the industry’s safest, longest-lasting and most versatile power source. Founded as a battery company in 1995, BYD is now one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers.