BYD presents ‘most comprehensive’ zero-emissions truck portfolio

MANILA: BYD Commercial Vehicles showcased its “most comprehensive zero-emissions portfolio” at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany.

Per the Chinese automobile manufacturer, the vehicles presented at the truck expo are intended for the European market, with the electric transport solutions ranging from urban distribution and municipal applications to regional and long-haul logistics.

The brand’s booth is headlined by a new heavy rigid truck, which effectively expands the marque’s commercial vehicle offering in Europe from 3.5 to 44 tons. 

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BYD ETT 44

The BYD ETT 44 is the Shenzhen-headquartered automaker’s flagship heavy-duty electric 4x2 tractor and the most powerful expression of BYD's vision for the future of long-haul transport.

It can generate more than 1,000 horsepower with a 600-kilometer range, with BYD claiming it is the best in its class. As such, the ETT 44 can replace any diesel truck and further reduce the “total cost of mobility” for operators. 

According to the brand, the all-electric big rig was designed from the ground up as a native electric platform; hence, it is able to combine high performance, ultra-fast charging, advanced battery technology, driver-focused ergonomics, and safety.

Thus, the BYD ETT 44 embodies a new design direction for commercial vehicles, demonstrating how functionality, innovation, and emotional appeal can coexist within a modern heavy-duty truck.

“The vehicle introduces a bold and confident design language that reflects the same attributes found in BYD’s technology strategy: innovation, integration, efficiency, and forward-thinking ambition,” BYD wrote in a press release.

BYD T020, T028 rigid trucks

Complementing the BYD ETT 44 are the T020 and T028 rigid trucks—also launched at IAA Transportation 2026.

Both models have been configured for regional distribution and special applications, vocational solutions for last-mile delivery, sanitation, and municipal applications. 

Together, they demonstrate BYD’s ability to provide customers with a fully integrated pathway to electrification, backed by in-house expertise across vehicle development, battery technology, charging infrastructure, energy storage, and energy management.

Speaking of which…

BYD ecosystem

At the heart of BYD’s approach is the belief that the future of transport will not be defined by the vehicle alone, but by the seamless integration of vehicle, energy, charging infrastructure, and intelligent fleet operation.

With its “Total Cost of Mobility” philosophy, BYD evolved the total cost of ownership approach, helping customers to optimize every element of their business, from vehicle efficiency and charging performance to energy procurement, infrastructure utilization, and lifecycle management.

This integrated vision enables fleet operators to reduce operational complexity, secure uptime, and create the path toward profitable electrification.

With this expanded portfolio, including the introduction of the ETT 44 flagship, its dedicated ecosystem, and the specific “Sales and Technical Team” 100 percent dedicated to commercial applications, BYD reinforces its commitment to becoming Europe’s preferred partner for sustainable commercial transport. 

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