Peterbilt 579EV for sale in BC
Zero-emissions Class 8 regional highway tractor
Overview
The Peterbilt Model 579EV is the all-electric version of the Model 579, a Class 8 battery-electric tractor engineered for regional haul and drayage. Powered by dual electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack, the 579EV delivers full Class 8 GCW capability with zero tailpipe emissions and dramatically lower operating noise.
Built for British Columbia
In British Columbia, the 579EV is the natural fit for Lower Mainland port drayage from Deltaport and GCT Vanterm, Fraser Valley regional freight and short-haul routes where midday depot charging is available. BC's clean hydro-electric grid and the CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilot rebate make BC one of the strongest jurisdictions in North America for early Class 8 electric adoption.
Specifications
- Class
- Class 8 (up to 82,000 lb GCW)
- Powertrain
- Dual electric motors, ~670 hp peak (regional-haul spec)
- Battery
- Lithium-ion, multi-pack configurations for regional and drayage duty cycles
- Charging
- DC fast-charging compatible (CCS)
- Cab
- Day cab, based on 579 platform
- Emissions
- Zero tailpipe emissions
Frequently asked questions
What duty cycles does the Peterbilt 579EV suit?
Peterbilt engineers the 579EV for regional-haul and drayage work where the truck returns to a depot and midday charging is available. What a given truck covers in a shift depends on battery configuration, load and terrain, so we build the spec around your actual BC route rather than a headline figure.
Is the 579EV eligible for BC CleanBC rebates?
The 579EV may qualify for CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilot (CVP) incentives depending on program year and fleet eligibility. Peterbilt Pacific supports customers with rebate applications.
How long does it take to charge a 579EV?
Depending on battery configuration and charger capacity, DC fast charging can put meaningful energy back into the truck during a scheduled shift break. Design of the charging solution should be part of the fleet purchase conversation.
Where in BC can I service a 579EV?
Peterbilt Pacific technicians are factory-trained on the 579EV. Service is available at our Surrey, Delta, Abbotsford, Kamloops and other full-service branches. Talk to us about a fleet electrification plan matched to your BC operating base.