SEA Electric is an automotive technology company that specializes in the assembly and electrification of 100% electric commercial vehicles around the world. The company opened an office in Torrance, Calif., as well as a 12,000 square foot facility, and will act as the commercial electric vehicle hub for the state. Photos by Andy Lundin and SEA Electric.
The SEA Electric Hino 195 Electric Vehicle
The SEA-Drive uses a Lithium-Ion NMC, Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery, which are designed for 3,500 charge cycles, and may result in 10 years useful life.
The onboard charger for the SEA-Drive System in the U.S. is provided through Type 1, Level 2, Single Phase (208/240 VAC) up to 19.2kW. Depending on the SEA-Drive model, charging can take anywhere between four to eight hours.
Vehicles equipped with the SEA-Drive feature a display screen that actively shows battery usage by kilowatt-hour, which fluctuates between how much charge is being used and how much is being gained via the system’s regenerative braking technology.
Zeem Solutions, an e-mobility logistics’ solutions for small, medium and large fleet operators across the U.S., ordered 100 all-electric Hino 195 EVs, which have a range of up to 200 miles.
The SEA Hino 195 EV is powered by the company's SEA-Drive 120a power system, and offers 110 hp continuous power, 170 hp maximum power, and boasts a maximum torque of 1,106 lb.-ft.
On display at SEA Electric’s Torrance, Calif. facility was its Sea Hino 195 Electric Vehicle. The Hino 195 on display will be trialed by Staples’ fleet operations.