DAF CF Electric has achieved 93,000 electric miles

The DAF CF Electric has achieved 93,000 electric miles, which is almost four times around the world.

It has been one year since the first CF Electric was delivered and DAF has gained lots of experience with its six electric trucks on the road. This has resulted in a version that is internally referred to as 'Phase 2' and has a new generation of software and a new dashboard.

Richard Zink, member of the Board of Management said: "We have now reached the point where we can start to sell the CF Electric in limited numbers.

"Think of a few dozen units on an annual basis. In order to guarantee excellent quality, we start up production in a controlled way. Simultaneously, we can thoroughly build up our service network, step-by-step. The CF Electric tractor unit is now available for customers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia. Depending on the local battery charging infrastructure and after-sales possibilities, sales in other parts of Europe will be considered."

The CF Electric has a range of approximately 100 kilometres, making it suitable for transporting high volumes within urban distribution.

Co-director of Tinie Manders Transport Eveline Manders, said: “The CF Electric is as reliable as any other DAF truck".

"You have to make sure that the route fits the truck - and not the other way around.

Moreover, in order to optimally use the truck, it is important that you can charge the batteries during loading and unloading.

“If you take these two matters into account, the electric truck can be a great alternative for urban distribution

Recently, apprentice Mathew Hands, from DAF Dealer Brian Currie in Bedford, has emerged victorious at the national WorldSkills UK National Final at the NEC, winning a gold medal.