Rapid Battery Degradation in Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks Raises Concerns

[Technical Risk] Electric heavy-duty trucks deployed in 2022 have experienced a 30% battery degradation within just three years, reducing their driving range to 130 kilometers.

Key Trend: Premature Battery Aging Becomes Widespread Among Early Models

Field surveys across Tianjin and Hebei reveal that electric heavy-duty trucks operated for 2–3 years commonly suffer from excessively rapid battery degradation, severely undermining efficiency in long-haul freight transport.

Strategic Root Cause: Short-Term Gains Lead to Insufficient Investment in Core Technologies

Some automakers, rushing to capitalize on policy incentives, have cut corners in critical areas such as battery thermal management, cell consistency, and battery pack integration processes, prioritizing nominal range figures over real-world performance.

Industry Impact: Risk of Repeating the Failed New Energy Bus Rollout

Premature battery aging is eroding the operational value of electric heavy-duty trucks, driving up maintenance and operating costs, and jeopardizing the green transition of road freight logistics.