Harris SINOTRUK will showcase both diesel and electric versions of its new 7.5-tonne SITRAK range side by side at RTX Scotland next week, following confirmation of UK prices starting at £44,950.
The Euro-6 diesel chassis-cab carries a manufacturer’s recommended retail price (MRRP) of £44,950, while the battery-electric version is priced at £59,950.
However, the electric model could cost operators as little as £47,960 if it qualifies for the Government’s Zero Emission Truck Grant, which offers discounts of up to 20% on eligible N2 vehicles, capped at £15,000. The SITRAK must first secure inclusion on the Government’s approved vehicle list.
Both models will make their first UK appearance together at RTX Scotland, which takes place at Glasgow’s SEC on 18-19 November. First customer deliveries are scheduled for March 2027.
The new range marks the first stage of a wider UK introduction for Chinese manufacturer SINOTRUK, distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Harris Group.
The company plans to introduce heavier models and additional axle configurations as it continues to establish its dealer and aftersales network.
Harris Group chief operating officer Bill Laidlaw said: “We believe we have a proposition that will make operators sit up and take notice. Backed by one of the world’s largest truck manufacturers, we have the ambition and the commercial proposition to establish the brand as a serious long-term contender.”
Harris SINOTRUK is also highlighting the availability of Government funding for depot charging infrastructure, which could further improve the business case for operators considering the electric model.
Meanwhile, the company has appointed George Newton as truck sales manager. He joins after a decade working for a rival heavy truck manufacturer.
- See both the diesel and electric SITRAK models at RTX Scotland, Glasgow’s SEC, on 18-19 November.
