BODY BUILDING
Serco Advances Electric truck innovation South African truck and trailer body builder Serco continues to position itself at the forefront of next-generation transport solutions through the successful design and manufacture of rigid truck bodies for a leading global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer - marking an important milestone in the evolution of electric commercial vehicles in South Africa. T he project involved the construc- tion of three rigid dryfreight truck bodies for an OEM manufacturer who recently introduced a range of electric trucks for the local market. The builds were completed at Serco’s Johannesburg facility using lightweight construction techniques specifically
developed to maximise vehicle efficiency, usable payload, and operating range—key considerations for fleet operators deploy- ing batteryelectric trucks. SANY Trucks currently offers one of the most comprehensive electric heavy- duty truck line-ups available in South Africa, covering a range of applications across local transport, logistics and specialized operations. According to Avinash Singh, Director of Sales and Marketing (SA Business Unit) for Electric Vehicles at SANY Trucks in Johannesburg, Serco was selected following a rigorous evaluation process. “We approached Serco because we regard them as one of South Africa’s leading vehicle body builders,” said Singh. “This was our first collaboration with Serco following the launch of our rigid electric truck range locally, and the
SANY Trucks currently offers one of the most comprehensive electric heavy-duty truck line-ups available in South Africa.
Serco’s EV-focused body solutions are designed to reduce operating effort, improve safety, and extend body life while lowering environmental impact.
Serco offers a wide selection of modern accessories and technologies that allow transporters to configure vehicles precisely to their operational requirements.
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