18 Ton Customizable Electric Special Vehicle Chassis – Sanitation & Utility Custom Chassis

Customizable electric chassis: 162–271kWh CALB LFP batteries, 240–280km range, lightweight CAE frame, integrated thermal mgmt – full R&D support.
Type Left and Right Hand Drive
Technical Custom Available
Standard China, Euro, US
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18 ton customizable electric special vehicle chassis – sanitation & utility custom chassis
18 Ton Customizable Electric Special Vehicle Chassis Dowway Vehicle – Sanitation & Utility Custom Chassis 
Category Parameter Value / Specification
General Chassis Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) 7915 / 7130 × 2520 × 3000 mm*
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 18,000 kg
Curb Weight (Chassis Only) 5,700 kg / 5,900 kg
Wheelbase 4,500 mm / 4,800 mm
Maximum Speed 90 km/h
Driving Range (NEDC) 240 km / 280 km
Electric Powertrain Battery Cell Chemistry Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Battery Capacity Options 162.05 / 194.46 / 231.07 / 271.06 kWh
Battery Manufacturer CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery)
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Motor Rated / Peak Power 120 / 200 kW
Motor Rated / Peak Torque 500 / 1000 Nm
As an innovative Chinese electric commercial vehicle manufacturerDowway Vehicle delivers intelligent, scalable, and highly efficient new energy platforms for urban and regional utility missions. Our 18-ton electric special vehicle chassis is engineered specifically for medium-duty sanitation vehicles, garbage compactors, street sweepers, and multi-purpose utility bodies, blending advanced lightweighting, smart energy management, and flexible configuration.
Core Engineering Highlights:
  • CAE-Optimized Lightweight Frame: Built with high-strength 510L steel rails, the chassis undergoes rigorous simulation across stiffness, strength, torsion, braking, and durability scenarios. This enables precision local reinforcement and achieves a 5% weight reduction versus conventional designs—without sacrificing structural integrity.
  • High-Performance Lightweight Suspension: Features fewer-leaf (parabolic) leaf springs made from 50CrVA high-tensile spring steel, offering excellent fatigue resistance and load capacity while significantly reducing unsprung mass.
  • Data-Driven Battery Sizing: Offers four battery capacity options (162.05 / 194.46 / 231.07 / 271.06 kWh) using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells from CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery). Configurations are based on real-world sanitation fleet operational data, ensuring optimal range (240–280 km) while avoiding over-engineering—lowering both chassis weight and total cost of ownership.
  • Deep System Integration:
    • Integrated thermal management unifies battery cooling and cabin air conditioning.
    • Multi-in-one high-voltage controller consolidates power distribution.
    • Structural brackets and mounts use integrated casting or stamping to reduce part count and mass.
  • Flexible Wheelbase & Payload: Available in 4500 mm or 4800 mm wheelbase variants, with curb weights of 5,700 kg or 5,900 kg, enabling ideal weight distribution for various body types—including rear-loading compactors and side-arm collectors.
Powered by a robust 120/200 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor (500/1000 Nm torque), this chassis delivers smooth, quiet, and responsive performance in stop-and-go urban environments.
As a direct OEM factory from China, 1V Truck provides:
  • Full customization of battery size, control logic, and PTO interfaces
  • Co-engineering with bodybuilders for seamless integration
  • Support for international certifications (EU, GCC, ASEAN, etc.)
  • Scalable production with private labeling or joint branding
Choose Model #49 from Dowway Vehicle—a smart, lightweight, and truly adaptable electric platform built through Chinese engineering excellence and customer-centric innovation.
Type

Left and Right Hand Drive

Technical Custom

Available

Standard

China, Euro, US

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