Roev Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger EVs priced
Australian start-up Roev reveals EV conversion pricing and specs for top-selling utesAussie EV start-up Roev has released proposed pricing and key product details for its local battery-electric conversions of the top-selling utes in Australia – the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.
Applying to all body styles and driveline types for the HiLux and Ranger, spanning the 2016-2022 model years (which rules out Ford’s just-launched new-generation ute), the prices range from $47,990 to $57,990, depending on the donor vehicle and chosen battery capacity.
Roev’s ‘EV Fleet Program’ conversions will begin in the second quarter of next year, with two battery pack options available across all models – 64kWh and 96kWh.
According to the company, the Standard Range conversion will enable the Ranger and HiLux to cover up to 240km on a single charge, while the Extended Range battery ups that figure to 360km.
Opting for the Extended Range battery adds $6000 to the asking price across the board, regardless of model or drive configuration. Earlier models and 4x4 versions are slightly more expensive.
See our full price list below.
Every converted vehicle can be charged at up to 80kW when using DC power and features an 11kW on-board AC charger as well as vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities.
“There is huge demand for electric utes in Australia, particularly among large fleets,” said Roev CEO Noah Wasmer.
“We are actively listening to customers to ensure that our product solutions meet their operational needs.
“With a conversion, you’re not only adding an electric vehicle to your fleet, but you’re also taking a diesel vehicle off the road and preventing many years of future tailpipe CO2 emissions.”
Roev has committed to converting 1000 utes in the first 12 months of the program, with build slots able to be secured from next month.
However, reservations will only be open to fleet buyers for the time being.
As the program becomes more established, executives hope to scale the conversion process and open orders up to the wider public as well as a broader range of models, thereby catering to private clients as well as fleets.
Wasmer added that while the EV Fleet Program was just one way of combatting climate change, more had to be done globally and implored “mainstream brands to come to the party”.
“Australia needs electric utes in massive numbers,” he said
“The race isn’t between car companies – it’s a race to protect our environment and the future for our children.”
The announcement of Roev’s conversion pricing comes just days after the first battery-electric mid-size ute to be offered in Australia – the 2022 LDV eT60 – hit the market, priced from $92,990 plus on-road costs.
Compatible vehicles:
- Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger
- 4x2 or 4x4, all body styles
- Model Year 2016-2022
Proposed conversion specifications:
- Full-electric powertrain
- Standard battery pack: 64 kWh – range up to 240km
- Extended battery pack: 96 kWh – range up to 360km
- Integration with vehicle safety systems (engineering safety certified)
- V2L power points for powering multiple tools on site (240V, 20A)
- 11kW onboard AC charger (Type 2)
- 80kW CCS DC fast-charging
How much does a Roev HiLux or Ranger EV conversion cost?
4x2 MY20-22 Standard Range – $47,990
4x2 MY20-22 Extended Range – $53,990
4x4 MY20-22 Standard Range – $50,990
4x4 MY20-22 Extended Range – $56,990
4x2 MY16-19 Standard Range – $48,990
4x2 MY16-19 Extended Range – $54,990
4x4 MY16-19 Standard Range – $51,990
4x4 MY16-19 Extended Range – $57,990
* Prices exclude GST
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