Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology for a Better Life
The 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Exhibition (hereafter referred to as “Guangzhou Auto Show”) is grandly held from November 15 to 24, 2024, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. As the final significant auto show of the year, participating enterprises consider it an excellent stage for unveiling new products. JAC Heavy Truck brings its latest flagship—the JAC Star X5 electric heavy-duty truck—to showcase cutting-edge achievements in the new energy field.
Since its establishment in 2003, the Guangzhou Auto Show has adhered to the theme of “New Technology, New Life.” It aims to create a high-quality, international, and comprehensive exhibition platform for the automotive industry, witnessing the development and growth of China’s automotive sector while actively participating in the innovation and transformation of the global automotive industry.
Unstoppable New Energy Trend: JAC Heavy Truck Leads the Wave
Currently, China’s new energy vehicles, focusing on electrification and intelligence, have become the driving force behind the high-quality development of the automotive industry. This exhibition features 1,171 vehicles, of which 512 are new energy vehicles, nearly half of the total. This reflects the unstoppable rise of new energy vehicles, aligning with the inevitable transition to green and low-carbon transportation.
Especially in the recent “Double 11” e-commerce surge, trunk transportation has become a critical part of the logistics system. Achieving new energy transformation of transport equipment without compromising efficiency and cost improvement has become the core focus affecting the competitiveness of the entire logistics chain. The JAC Star X5 electric heavy-duty truck, developed based on JAC’s New Energy 2.0 Platform, is a fully electric logistics vehicle tailored to meet the needs of trunk logistics and urban distribution users.
As JAC Heavy Truck’s strategic model for the development of advanced production capabilities, the Star X5 electric truck integrates cutting-edge innovations in new energy vehicle manufacturing. It aims to provide users with efficient, eco-friendly, intelligent, and comfortable transportation experiences through technological advancements and customized services.
Ensuring Delivery Speed and Enhancing Transport Efficiency
From three-day delivery to same-day delivery, the relentless optimization of transportation vehicle performance underpins the evolution of express delivery. The JAC Star X5 electric heavy-duty truck features a robust electric drive system with a three-speed gearbox electric drive axle, delivering a peak power of 350kW and a peak torque of 620N·m. Compared to traditional central drive systems, its transmission efficiency increases by approximately 5%, significantly improving delivery efficiency.
The vehicle accelerates from 0–50km/h in under 15 seconds and has a maximum speed of 90km/h, ensuring faster transportation. A custom-developed high-speed flat-wire drive motor delivers over 40,000N·m of wheel-end peak torque and a 25% gradeability. This ensures efficient transportation even on hilly, bumpy, or non-paved roads that demand high torque. The lightweight design of the truck reduces overall weight, enabling more payload capacity per kilogram of weight saved. The power system alone weighs 350kg less than traditional central drive systems.
Fast Charging and Extended Range to Alleviate Charging Anxiety
Addressing charging anxiety is crucial for promoting new energy heavy-duty trucks. The JAC Star X5 electric truck is equipped with an ultra-fast charging system and is the first courier vehicle in the industry to use 2C-rate charging batteries. It supports single 600A or dual 1200A charging solutions, reducing charging time from SOC 20% to 80% to under 22 minutes. This ensures rapid vehicle turnaround and alleviates charging concerns.
With a 500.8kWh battery capacity, the truck achieves an extended range of over 400km under high-speed conditions. This effectively reduces charging frequency for long-haul transportation and meets the daily mileage requirements of urban short-haul distribution without concerns about range limitations. It provides strong support for the high-efficiency operations of the express delivery industry.
High-Efficiency Energy Management for Double Economic Benefits
Express transportation demands not only extreme timeliness but also stringent cost control. The JAC Star X5 electric truck features an advanced integrated thermal management system that recycles motor water heat using a four-way valve. This reduces additional energy consumption from traditional cooling methods and ensures faster battery operation in cold regions, extending battery life.
Additionally, its highly efficient electric drive system and JAC’s proprietary adaptive regenerative braking strategy reduce energy consumption to as low as 1kWh/km. The lightweight design keeps the total vehicle weight below 9,500kg.
Advanced Driver Assistance to Reduce Fatigue
The JAC Star X5 electric truck is equipped with state-of-the-art driver assistance systems, including LDW lane departure and FCW forward collision warnings, AEBS automatic emergency braking, and DMS driver fatigue monitoring. These systems provide timely lane departure and collision warnings based on road and driver conditions, reducing accidents and enhancing driving safety.
The intelligent logistics management system monitors vehicle parameters in real-time, proactively warning of potential issues to reduce faults. Its route optimization function considers real-time traffic and historical data, ensuring efficient transportation while reducing driver workload and fatigue.
Robust Safety Features for Peace of Mind
Trunk transportation involves many uncontrollable factors, while urban distribution requires frequent starts and stops. Ensuring the safety of both drivers and valuable cargo is paramount. The JAC Star X5 electric truck features a beam-frame structure with a high-strength steel usage rate of 34%, exceeding the industry average by 29%.
With a torsional stiffness of 55,674N·m/°, the truck’s deformation resistance leads the industry. It is also the first all-electric heavy-duty truck in the industry to include AEB as standard. Together with remote battery safety monitoring and OTA updates, the truck ensures multi-level safety for components, systems, and the entire vehicle, improving operational reliability and efficiency.
Comfortable Driving Experience with Premium Cabin
Long-haul drivers need comfort for extended periods of driving. The JAC Star X5 electric truck features a next-generation mid-size cabin with a high-roof design and spacious sleeper berth. Luxurious air-cushion seats with ventilation and heating provide year-round comfort. The cabin’s four-point air suspension minimizes vibrations.
In addition, the JAC Star X5 electric heavy-duty truck is equipped with several convenient driving features, such as a column-mounted shifter to reduce operational errors, an electronic handbrake to ease the driver’s workload, and a smart dashboard integrating multiple functions. These enhancements ensure a more seamless driving experience, significantly alleviate driver fatigue, improve focus and efficiency during transportation, and create a premium cabin environment for a comfortable driving experience.
With its advantages in time efficiency, long battery life, cost reduction, intelligent safety, and comfortable driving, the JAC Star X5 electric heavy-duty truck demonstrates its outstanding capabilities as a customized new energy logistics vehicle. Leveraging the platform of the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show, this vehicle showcases cutting-edge technology and innovative design. We are confident it will stand out in future market competition and contribute significantly to the green development of the express logistics industry.
