Jeddah Islamic Port handles some of the heaviest container and break-bulk volume on the Red Sea, and the KTH3 electric cargo truck gives logistics operators a heavy electric truck that holds range through Saudi summer heat. With a 424 kWh CATL LFP pack and a dedicated hot-climate cooling package, the KTH3 is built for fleets that cannot afford downtime when ambient temperature climbs past 50 °C.
Port drayage repeats short, heavy cycles all day, which suits an EV truck better than long highway hauls. The KTH3 moves loaded containers between the terminal gate, inland depots, and customs zones on a predictable loop where a depot charger tops the battery during the mandatory rest and inspection windows built into every port move.
Saudi operators face two pressures at once: rising fuel cost and tightening emissions expectations for logistics inside free zones. The KTH3 answers both with a permanent magnet drive rated for heavy cargo and a liquid-cooled battery that holds the 25-35 °C cell window even while the cabin and electronics fight 50 °C ambient heat outside the pack.
Because the truck runs silently at low speed, night gate operations near residential Jeddah districts become easier to permit. Terminal managers report fewer noise complaints and smoother shift handovers when electric trucks replace diesel yard tractors on the same container lanes.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Battery pack | CATL LFP, 424 kWh |
| Motor | LvKong permanent magnet, 420 kW |
| Typical range | 300 km per charge under port duty |
| Cooling package | Hot-climate liquid cooling, 50 °C ambient rated |
| Charging | DC fast charge 20-80% in ~90 min |
| Energy use | 1.3-1.6 kWh/km loaded |
| Warranty | 8-year / 4,500-cycle battery warranty |
| FOB price | $95,000-$120,000 |
The 424 kWh pack is the largest in the Dongfeng cargo line profiled here, which is why the KTH3 suits the heaviest port and industrial distribution work. Fleets moving full containers on a fixed loop get the range margin they need, while the hot-climate cooling package protects that range across the Saudi summer.
GCC summer duty is the real test for any battery electric truck, and the KTH3 is specified for it. The liquid-cooled loop keeps cells in the 25-35 °C window so that fast charging stays safe and capacity stays stable. Operators running the truck through July and August in Jeddah reported consistent range with no thermal derating on repeated depot charges.
Pre-cooling the pack before a midday charge further protects cycle life. The 4,500-cycle warranty is only meaningful if the truck is run inside its thermal window, and the KTH3 cooling package makes that easy to maintain even when the depot shade is limited and the asphalt radiates heat back at the chassis.
Setting up the KTH3 at Jeddah Islamic Port follows a clear sequence that keeps the truck earning from the first week. Most operators stage the charger beside the depot office where power is already available, then route the heaviest loops first to prove savings to finance.
Buyers should confirm current Saudi customs classification and any free-zone incentives before signing. The Saudi Arabia electric truck market page explains import duty, SASO alignment, and typical delivered cost for Jeddah fleets. Free-zone operators often qualify for simplified processing, which shortens the time from arrival at the port to first revenue run.
Shaanxi Fenghan Trading prepares the export pack with commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin, and pre-shipment inspection so the truck clears smoothly. Our team also advises on charger certification for Saudi sites, because electrical compliance is the item most often overlooked by first-time EV truck importers in the Kingdom.
Diesel port tractors burn fuel through endless idling, while the KTH3 shifts cost to electricity at $0.08-0.20/kWh against diesel at $0.90-1.20/L. On a 300 km daily loop at 1.5 kWh/km, the truck consumes roughly 450 kWh per day, a fraction of the fuel bill it replaces. Maintenance also falls because there is no diesel engine, turbo, or exhaust after-treatment to service on the yard.
The 424 kWh pack carries an 8-year / 4,500-cycle warranty, so the battery is a planned asset rather than a risk. For Jeddah operators running two or three shifts, the energy saving plus lower service cost typically recovers the purchase premium well inside the operating life of the chassis, and the quieter night operation adds permit value.
The KTH3 heavy electric cargo truck is backed by an 8-year or 4,500-cycle CATL LFP battery warranty, which is the foundation of any fleet business case in the Saudi Jeddah port segment. Because the pack is liquid cooled and held in the 25-35 °C window, most operators reach the cycle limit on calendar time rather than degradation, meaning the battery is a planned, depreciable asset instead of a risk. Fleets should log kWh/km from day one so warranty claims are supported by clean data when a cell module eventually needs service under the published terms.
The LvKong permanent magnet motor is sealed and low-maintenance, and the single-speed reduction removes the clutch, gearbox, and exhaust systems that dominate diesel service cost. In the Saudi Jeddah port cycle this typically cuts scheduled maintenance labor by more than half versus an equivalent diesel truck. Shaanxi Fenghan Trading pre-positions common spares and trains local technicians so a module swap or brake service does not idle the truck for weeks waiting on a cross-border shipment.
Energy is the other half of lifecycle planning. At 1.1-1.6 kWh/km and electricity at $0.08-0.20/kWh, the KTH3 heavy electric cargo truck costs only a few cents per kilometre in energy, against diesel at $0.90-1.20/L for a comparable truck. Over a 4,500-cycle life this gap is the single largest contributor to payback, and it is why Saudi Jeddah operators who run fixed loops convert to electric first while keeping diesel only for unpredictable long-haul work.
Most buyers size the depot charger from the daily km target rather than peak power. For the KTH3 heavy electric cargo truck with its 424 kWh pack and a typical 300 km range, a 20-80% top-up delivers about 60 percent of pack capacity in 60-90 minutes, implying a 250-360 kW DC fast charger shared at the depot. We help you model the loop, choose the charger, and confirm electrical supply before the truck arrives so the first revenue run is not delayed by site works or utility approvals.
FOB pricing for the KTH3 heavy electric cargo truck starts around $95,000-$120,000, with final delivered cost depending on cab configuration, body, and destination port handling. Shaanxi Fenghan Trading quotes a firm number after a short specification call, and batch orders for fleet conversion are prioritised through the Dongfeng export line with pre-inspection and documentation handled end to end so your team can plan capital with confidence.
The KTH3 heavy electric cargo truck is supplied by Shaanxi Fenghan Trading Co., Ltd with full export documentation and WhatsApp support at +86 153 1943 1311. Email sales@fenghan-trade.com for FOB pricing and a Jeddah delivery plan. We help you size the depot charger, plan driver training, and structure a spare-parts kit so your electric truck fleet stays on the container lane from day one.
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