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SoulReddit13 t1_ixpc9uk wrote

Reply to comment by 7DollarsOfHoobastanq in Renault's heavy electric trucks are now available to order by darth_nadoma

You’re a allowed a few extra tons if it’s electric.

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hikingsticks t1_ixpremf wrote

Electric tons are lighter than hydrocarbon tons

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MarmonRzohr t1_ixpw8z5 wrote

I think that comment is referencing the fact that in the U.S. electric trucks are allowed a higher weight limit to allow for the weight of the battery.

Not sure if that has been implmented in the EU or where.

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dc456 t1_ixps8sm wrote

Th EU countries with a 44 tonne limit apply it to ICE vehicles too.

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