- Power
- 300–480 kW
- Price
- from PLN 221,079–305,380
Independent heavy-vehicle dossier
Kenworth T280E
250 kWh and 322 km with 350 kW charging — the T280E is part of Kenworth's new conventional-cab electric family.
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322 km
Range
manufacturer claim
350 kW
DC charging
250 kWh
Usable battery
1,491 Nm
Torque
Kenworth T280E
Buying decision
The EvCompass verdict
The key arguments drawn from the published data and the EvCompass editorial summary.
Announced on 9 December 2025 alongside the T380E and T480E — Kenworth abandoned cab-over layouts and returned to the classic arrangement, which matters more to an American buyer than the specification does. Only one battery is offered, so configuration is simple. Orders open, production from 2026.
Strengths
- A 250 kWh usable battery and 322 km of range pair the sole pack with charging up to 350 kW.
Weaknesses
- Production is scheduled for 2026, but without a confirmed delivery the T280E remains pre-production.
The full picture
Specifications
Manufacturer-published facts grouped by the decisions they inform, without raw source headings.
Battery and charging
- Usable battery
- 250 kWh
- DC charging
- 350 kW
- On charging
- CCS1 DC fast charging with peak rates up to 350 kW; charge in one hour depending on battery string and charger type (manufacturer).
Powertrain
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Peak power
- 270 kW
- Torque
- 1,491 Nm
- Axle configuration
- 4x2
Mass and load
- Gross vehicle weight
- 11,793 kg
Market and year
- Model year from
- 2,026
- Markets
- US, CA
- Production status
- Pre-production
- Vehicle class
- Class 7
- Measurement basis
- manufacturer, up to 200 miles (322 km) with the 2-string 250 kWh battery, which is the only option offered on the T280E.
These are manufacturer-published figures gathered through EvCompass research.
Price and availability
What it costs and whether it is available in Poland
Published price evidence and the Polish availability answer, kept together for a buying decision.
The manufacturer publishes no price for this vehicle.
In heavy transport that is the rule rather than the exception — makers quote on request.
No published MSRP; too new for an HVIP catalogue entry at time of research.
Poland
Not available in Poland
n/a - North American model, not sold in the EU.
Charging infrastructure
Recommended chargers
Chargers matched to the vehicle's published power or to a clearly stated duty profile when that figure is missing.
This vehicle charges at up to 350 kW DC — the chargers below are matched to that figure.
- Power
- 360 kW
- Price
- PLN 307,500
- Power
- 160–240 kW
- Price
- from PLN 189,511–217,254
Sources and research
Research notes
The sources and research notes behind the figures, claims and editorial assessment.
Announced 9 December 2025 in Kirkland, WA with the T380E and T480E as Kenworth's first conventional-cab medium-duty BEVs; orders open from announcement, production scheduled to begin in 2026. Class 6, 26,000 lb GVWR (11,793 kg), US non-CDL. vehicleClass recorded as 'Class 7' only because the schema enum has no Class 6 value - the true class is 6. Two-string battery only (250 kWh, up to 200 miles); eMotor ratings up to 270 kW with 1,100 lb-ft (1,491 Nm). Across the family PACCAR offers six power levels from 170 kW (230 hp continuous, 335 hp peak) to 350 kW (470 hp continuous, 605 hp peak). Factory high-voltage ePTO ports and a mechanical ePTO available. Status pre-production - no delivery confirmation found.