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Smith Newton: fully battery-electric lorry in EU class N2 with a gross vehicle weight of 9,990 kg, a kerb weight of 6,620 kg, a length of 6,800 mm and four wheels, built in 2013
The Newton was a fully battery-electric lorry from the British manufacturer Smith Electric Vehicles, built in Newcastle upon Tyne for urban distribution work. The vehicle recorded here dates from 2013, near the end of production of this early generation of electric lorries.
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The Newton weighs 6,620 kg empty and has a gross vehicle weight of 9,990 kg. It is 6,800 mm long and 2,300 mm wide, and stands on four wheels. In this model, a battery-electric drivetrain fully replaced the conventional diesel engine, which was still unusual for a commercial vehicle of this size in 2013.
At a gross vehicle weight of 9,990 kg the Newton falls into EU class N2 between 3.5 and 12 t, the classic class for distribution vehicles in urban short-haul work. It was precisely for this duty cycle – short distances, frequent stops, energy recovery under braking – that the battery-electric drivetrain was developed, while diesel traditionally keeps its advantage on longer routes.
Buying an early electric lorry such as the Newton second-hand, the battery is the central concern: charge cycles, remaining capacity and the condition of the battery management system determine residual value far more than the body or chassis. The charging inlet and cable should be checked for wear, and since spare parts for this early generation of electric lorries are only available to a limited extent, it is worth clarifying before purchase whether the battery and power electronics can still be supported.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells NEWTON
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