September 25, 2024

All-electric eCanter makes entry into Singapore

• Ideal for urban deliveries, eCanter poised to contribute to local logistics industry
• eCanter enters Singapore market as government aims to meet 2040 net zero goals

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

Singapore is regarded as a global logistics hub, with the southeast Asian country also being home to Asia’s largest cargo airport. The government wants all vehicles on the country’s roads running on cleaner energy by 2040 and has laid out a roadmap to drive EV adoption, which includes a target of 60,000 charging points by 2030.

Four eCanter variants available in Singapore
First introduced in 2017, the eCanter is ideal for purposes including urban deliveries as it is locally emission-free, easy to drive, quiet, and has low vibration levels. In Singapore, the truck is available in four variants with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 5-8.55 tons. Wheelbase length ranges from 2.5 meters to 4.45 meters, and the truck can be fitted with an S, M or L-size battery with a capacity of up to 124kWh. The eCanter can be fully charged overnight using a regular outlet, or in under two hours with a fast charger at locations such as a customer’s depot*.

MFTBC’s President and CEO Karl Deppen said the eCanter is expected to satisfy the various demands of customers in Singapore, just as it has been doing in 38 markets worldwide.

Strong FUSO presence in Singapore
The eCanter will be distributed in Singapore by Goldbell Engineering Pte. Ltd, which has been the FUSO authorized distributor in the market for more than 40 years. FUSO’s light-duty diesel Canter, medium-duty Fighter and heavy-duty Super Great trucks are also available in Singapore. Manufactured at MFTBC’s Kawasaki plant and imported into Singapore as BU (built-up) trucks, FUSO’s commercial vehicles enjoy a strong presence in the market.

Equipped with safety features such as Active Attention Assist, and Active Sideguard Assist 1.0, as well as Active Brake Assist (ABA®5)**, which under ideal conditions can detect vehicles and moving pedestrians and initiate emergency braking, the eCanter also helps ensure road users are kept safe.

*Charging times depend on charger output. Times may vary depending on actual battery temperature and remaining battery power.
**ABA® is a registered trademark of MFTBC.

The FUSO eCanter outside the well-known Peranakan terrace houses on Koon Seng Road in Singapore.

MFTBC at a Glance

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is a commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Kawasaki City, Japan. 89.29% of its shares are owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC provides trucks, buses and industrial engines under the FUSO brand with a longstanding history of over 90 years, serving approximately 170 markets worldwide. MFTBC proactively develops cutting-edge technologies such as electrification, with its eCanter being Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck. MFTBC’s heavy-duty Super Great Truck was also the first of its kind in Japan to include SAE Level 2-equivalent automated driving support technology, now a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market.

FUSO at a Glance

FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses and industrial engines in about 170 markets worldwide. The brand is characterized by effectiveness, safety and comfort, built over its 90-year history with a foundation of and Japanese quality and craftsmanship. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top share in various markets around the world. FUSO leads electrification of commercial vehicles by globally offering Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck, the eCanter. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.

About the eCanter

The eCanter is the Japanese market’s first series-produced, all-electric truck (battery EV truck) introduced by MFTBC in 2017 With zero greenhouse gas emissions, it contributes to CO₂ reduction, a major global issue. The eCanter is suited to inner-city routes as well as operations during late night and early morning hours, due to lower noise and vibration levels unique to EV trucks. The fully remodeled new eCanter launched in March 2023 caters to more diverse business needs with expanded chassis selections, body applications and cruising ranges. In addition to existing markets including Japan, 31 countries and regions in Europe and Oceania, MFTBC is expanding available overseas markets of eCanter including Asian markets such as Indonesia and Taiwan, Middle East and South America.