The KTH3 heavy electric cargo truck is an EV truck designed for the punishing logistics loops around Basra port, where 45 to 50 deg C summer heat, long dockside idling and dusty roads destroy conventional drivetrains. With a 424 kWh CATL LFP pack and a 25 tonne gross vehicle weight rating, the KTH3 carries full container and break-bulk loads while cutting fuel cost and engine heat stress on the Iraq southern corridor.
Basra handles the bulk of Iraq's maritime trade, and cargo moves from the terminals through the city to distribution yards and onward trucks. Diesel trucks burn fuel while queuing at gates and idling in traffic, a double penalty in a hot climate where the engine fan and air conditioning load stay high all day. The KTH3's electric drivetrain produces peak torque from zero rpm, so fully loaded starts from port ramps are clean and quick, and there is no idling fuel burn while drivers wait for customs clearance.
For Iraqi fleet owners, the 25 t GVW class covers the majority of port drayage and yard transfers without needing a tractor trailer combination. A single KTH3 can shuttle containers from quay to inland depot and return on a single charge when the route is planned, which is exactly the duty cycle Basra operators run.
The KTH3 is built on a 424 kWh CATL LFP battery, the largest in the Dongfeng mid heavy cargo range, giving the energy reserve needed for hot weather air conditioning and repeated stop start cycles. The 8 year or 4,500 cycle battery warranty protects the asset through its financing term.
| Specification | KTH3 Electric Cargo |
|---|---|
| Battery | CATL LFP 424 kWh |
| Gross vehicle weight | 25 tonnes |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 4,500 cycles |
| DC fast charge | 20 percent to 80 percent in 45 to 90 minutes |
| Battery swap | 5 to 6 minutes where station available |
| FOB price range | USD 78,000 to 95,000 |
Basra heat is the real engineering challenge, so the KTH3 ships with a 50 C cooling package that keeps the battery, motor and cabin within safe temperature bands during fast charging and heavy pulling. A 180 kW to 240 kW DC charger at the depot restores 20 percent to 80 percent in 45 to 90 minutes, typically overnight or during the driver's break. Electricity at USD 0.05 to 0.18 per kWh makes a full charge cost roughly USD 21 to 76, against USD 70 to 130 of diesel for an equivalent day of port work.
For fleets near the Iraq electric truck market hubs around Basra and Baghdad, battery swap is an option where a swap station is available, turning a charging stop into a 5 to 6 minute pit stop that keeps trucks on the loop.
The FOB price of USD 78,000 to 95,000 is competitive against a comparable diesel cargo truck once operating savings are counted. Iraq's diesel is priced around USD 0.9 to 1.4 per litre equivalent, and a port truck burns a lot of it simply idling, so the energy gap is wide.
| Cost factor | Diesel cargo | KTH3 electric |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per shift | USD 70 to 130 diesel | USD 21 to 76 electricity |
| Scheduled maintenance | High, engine and cooling | Low, no engine oil |
| Heat related downtime | Common in summer | Reduced by cooling package |
| 5 year energy saving | Baseline | USD 50,000 to 100,000 |
Across a 5 year horizon a Basra fleet of three to five units typically recovers the purchase premium through fuel and maintenance savings, while gaining reliability during the worst summer months.
Iraqi buyers should budget for import duty, customs clearance and local registration on top of FOB price. Shaanxi Fenghan Trading Co., Ltd, the authorized Dongfeng EV exporter in Xi'an, prepares commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin for Iraqi customs, and can advise on the current duty classification for electric commercial vehicles, which is often lower than diesel to encourage clean transport.
Start with one KTH3 on the shortest port to depot loop, measure real kWh per kilometre against diesel spend, then scale. The 424 kWh pack gives margin for air conditioning load, so summer performance stays close to winter range. Operator training on regenerative braking and charge scheduling extends battery life toward the full 4,500 cycle warranty.
Shaanxi Fenghan Trading Co., Ltd, the authorized Dongfeng EV exporter based in Xi'an, China, supports every KTH3 export with a documented spare parts list, recommended consumables and a regional service plan so fleet uptime stays high in Iraqi conditions. Key wear items such as brakes, tires, lights and the high voltage connectors are specified for local procurement where possible, while battery and motor specific components are shipped from stock with clear lead times. Operator and mechanic training covers safe high voltage isolation, charge management and the cooling package checks needed for Basra's 45 to 50 deg C summers.
Remote diagnostics and a shared parts manual let local workshops resolve most issues without a factory visit, and the 8 year or 4,500 cycle battery warranty gives finance teams a predictable cost baseline. For Basra port operators running the KTH3 on demanding dockside loops, this support structure keeps the truck earning through the worst months instead of sitting in a workshop waiting on parts.
Most overseas buyers purchase on FOB terms and arrange their own ocean or ro-ro shipping to Umm Qasr, so the practical planning unit is the total landed cost rather than the sticker price alone. Typical lead time from confirmed order to Chinese port is 30 to 60 days depending on battery configuration and charger option, and a phased rollout of two to four units lets a fleet validate kWh per kilometre before committing to a full conversion. Shaanxi Fenghan Trading can quote a package that includes the truck, a depot charger specification and the spare parts kit so the buyer receives a ready to operate solution.
For operators comparing the KTH3 against continued diesel use, the deciding metric is lifetime cost per container moved, and the electric truck's lower energy and maintenance line items compound across a multi year contract. Requesting a written quote with battery size, cooling package and delivery terms is the first concrete step toward electrifying a Basra logistics fleet with confidence and a clear payback model.
Iraq's reconstruction and port expansion plans are pushing more cargo through Basra, which means dockside emissions and fuel cost are rising concerns for operators who must protect margins. An early moving logistics company can lock in lower per container energy cost now and build the charging routine before competitors catch up. The KTH3's 424 kWh CATL LFP pack and 8 year warranty remove the two biggest fears about electric trucks, range and battery life, leaving only the one time step of installing a depot charger and the cooling package.
Taken together, the case for the KTH3 in Iraq is about sequencing: order early, train crews, build the charging routine, and scale as the savings compound. Shaanxi Fenghan Trading stands ready to support Iraqi buyers from first quote through the first year of operation on the southern corridor.
Buyers exploring the Iraq electric truck market should request a written FOB quote covering battery size, cooling package and charger option. The KTH3 heavy electric cargo truck is exported from China with full documentation for Iraqi import. Contact Shaanxi Fenghan Trading for lead times, shipping to Umm Qasr and a total landed cost estimate for your Basra logistics operation.
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