Sevic: First L7e Transporters on Their Way to the USA
The Bochum-based specialist for lightweight electric utility vehicles, Sevic Systems SE, has begun delivering the recently thoroughly overhauled Tropos ABLE NXT to the American company Tropos Motors (Tropos). Amidst a global supply chain crisis and various challenges in Europe, they are demonstrating the capabilities of their European production as well as the resilience and strategic importance of their primarily Europe-based supply chain.
"We are delighted with the great acceptance of our vehicles in the US market. We have just established a successful sales and service structure with partners in Italy and Poland and are very proud that our vehicle concept is appealing to a broad market. Currently, we are gradually ramping up the production of the vehicles with our partner Milara in our European plant and are preparing for our trade fair appearance at the IAA Transportation in September," explained Alexander Brillis, Managing Director of Sevic.
As a leading provider of flexible and cost-efficient utility vehicles and fleet solutions, the partnership with Sevic has ensured stability and reliability in delivering high-quality products to customers during the global supply chain turbulence, boasts John Bautista, CEO of Tropos. The ABLE NXT is based on the platform of the Sevic V500e sold in Europe and is delivered to Tropos as a Semi-Knocked-Down kit (SKD) for final assembly there. As a provider of eLSVs (electric Low Speed Vehicles), Tropos will deliver the models to US customers in the fourth quarter of 2022.
High Range and Versatile Applications
The Sevic V500e is a compact electric transporter within the L7e-CU class, ideal for use in urban areas. During its development, great emphasis was placed on a wide range of applications and scalability. With a length of 3.70 meters and a width of 1.37 meters, the SEVIC V500e is very compact and can be easily maneuvered even in narrow alleys. The L7e front-steer transporter offers a range of up to 300 kilometers. Using the so-called Cargo-Swap-System, users can switch from a closed transport box to a flatbed within a few minutes. At the IAA TRANSPORTATION 2022, the thoroughly revised vehicle in its new version celebrates its premiere, here under the brand Sevic.
Tropos Technologies, Inc. and Tropos Motors Tropos Technologies, Inc. is an original equipment manufacturer based in Silicon Valley, which manufactures and distributes fully electric, road-legal vehicles, specializing in eLSVs (electric Low Speed Vehicles) under the brand Tropos Motors. These vehicles are designed for businesses, fleets, emergency services, agriculture, last-mile delivery, and the construction sector. The manufacturer claims to incorporate the latest EV technology, proven engineering, and modern design. Tropos Motors ABLE is intended to represent a complete product line of durable, versatile, and available eCUVs (electric Compact Utility Vehicles). The model offers high payload and towing capacity and can be used in tight spaces as well as indoor, outdoor, and off-road areas thanks to its short wheelbase and small turning radius. Various configurations are available.
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