The Smith Newton is emissions-free, runs without noise or vibration, and actually reclaims electric energy during stop-start urban operations, through regenerative braking.

Smith Electric Vehicles was founded in the North East in the 1920s and is now part of The Tanfield Group Plc, based in Washington, Tyne & Wear. The company recently won Government funding to develop an electric taxi, people carrier and minibus and is one of three preferred suppliers for electric vans in the Department for Transport’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme.

Smith Newton Fact Sheet

Motor:                                      120 kw Induction Motor

Batteries:                         80-120kwh Lithium-Ion Iron Phosphate Battery Pack

Payload:                           (7,392-16,280 lbs)

Gross Vehicle Weight:            7,500kg, 10,000kg or 12,000kg (16,535 lbs, 23,148 lbs or 26,455 lbs)

Range:                            In excess of 100 miles

Top Speed:                      50mph

Battery Charger:          On-board battery charger – can be recharged at any commercial or industrial premises

Full Battery Recharge:           6-8 hours