GAC T9 electric semi debuts with 2M km battery, luxe cab
GAC T9 electric highway tractor unveiled with long-life battery and comfort-first cab
GAC T9 electric semi debuts with 2M km battery, luxe cab
GAC unveils T9 electric highway tractor: 93% e-axle, modular battery rated 4,500 cycles and 2M km, flat-floor, panoramic cab built for long-haul comfort.
2025-11-21T22:55:13+03:00
2025-11-21T22:55:13+03:00
2025-11-21T22:55:13+03:00
At the Guangzhou auto show, GAC unveiled the T9—a fully electric, next-generation highway tractor. From the outset it’s clear this isn’t a routine long-hauler but a bold engineering exercise: a vertical front fascia, slim LED units, enormous glazing, and a cab that towers above the usual standards. The side doors open to nearly 90 degrees, while the steps sit on separate struts, so climbing aboard feels closer to boarding a bus.In layout, it’s a heavy electric semi: two driven axles, a completely flat chassis beneath the battery pack, and bright orange high-voltage cabling. On the stand, GAC also showed its in-house electric axle—a compact unit with efficiency of up to 93% and a stated service life exceeding 1.2 million kilometers. The whole setup reads clean and purpose-built.Battery tech is a headline in itself, with an emphasis on enhanced safety and long cycle life. The company claims durability equivalent to more than 2 million kilometers of operation, which is pivotal for commercial fleets. The pack is rated for over 4,500 cycles, and a modular approach trims mass by 10–15%. If these figures hold on real routes, they speak directly to long-haul uptime and cost control.The T9’s cab plays in a different league: two full-size seats, a flat floor, a generous bunk, and broad panoramic glass. Ahead of the driver is a digital instrument panel paired with a separate central display. Space is abundant, the layout almost apartment-like—an approach that feels tailored to life on the road rather than a show-stand flourish.Ultimately, GAC is sketching out what the near-future long-haul tractor could look like: freed from diesel, heavy on electronics, and centered on comfort. It reads less like a styling exercise and more like an electric tool purpose-built for distance work.
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2025
Michael Powers
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GAC T9 electric highway tractor unveiled with long-life battery and comfort-first cab
GAC unveils T9 electric highway tractor: 93% e-axle, modular battery rated 4,500 cycles and 2M km, flat-floor, panoramic cab built for long-haul comfort.
Michael Powers, Editor
At the Guangzhou auto show, GAC unveiled the T9—a fully electric, next-generation highway tractor. From the outset it’s clear this isn’t a routine long-hauler but a bold engineering exercise: a vertical front fascia, slim LED units, enormous glazing, and a cab that towers above the usual standards. The side doors open to nearly 90 degrees, while the steps sit on separate struts, so climbing aboard feels closer to boarding a bus.
In layout, it’s a heavy electric semi: two driven axles, a completely flat chassis beneath the battery pack, and bright orange high-voltage cabling. On the stand, GAC also showed its in-house electric axle—a compact unit with efficiency of up to 93% and a stated service life exceeding 1.2 million kilometers. The whole setup reads clean and purpose-built.
Battery tech is a headline in itself, with an emphasis on enhanced safety and long cycle life. The company claims durability equivalent to more than 2 million kilometers of operation, which is pivotal for commercial fleets. The pack is rated for over 4,500 cycles, and a modular approach trims mass by 10–15%. If these figures hold on real routes, they speak directly to long-haul uptime and cost control.
The T9’s cab plays in a different league: two full-size seats, a flat floor, a generous bunk, and broad panoramic glass. Ahead of the driver is a digital instrument panel paired with a separate central display. Space is abundant, the layout almost apartment-like—an approach that feels tailored to life on the road rather than a show-stand flourish.
Ultimately, GAC is sketching out what the near-future long-haul tractor could look like: freed from diesel, heavy on electronics, and centered on comfort. It reads less like a styling exercise and more like an electric tool purpose-built for distance work.
