Lightning's eChassis targets commercial EVs

Lightning eMotors has announced the availability of the Lightning eChassis platform for commercial EV applications. The platform, which was co-developed with Metalsa, will be available in several configurations including a Class 4 and Class 5 commercial electric chassis cab, a stripped chassis and a cutaway chassis.

With the addition of the eChassis, Lightning eMotors has become the first commercial EV manufacturer to offer both electrification of legacy OEM platforms and purpose-built vehicles. The Loveland, Colorado-based company expects pre-production units to be available by second quarter 2022. Regular production units are expected to be available before the end of the year.