Lion’s all-electric Lion5 launched as the premier vehicle for last mile delivery and more with GVWR Class 5-to-6 crossover capabilities,30,000 lb. max GCWR, 12,500 lb. max payload, Powered by Lion’s proprietary 800v LionBattery packs, Driving range up to 200 miles, Capability to be charged to 80% in 1.5 hours, Cutaway configuration option enables seamless passthrough between the cab and any suitable body upfit, Provisioned ePTO interface provides up to 32kW of high voltage access for body upfits. 

ANAHEIM, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) (“Lion” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, announced today the launch of the Lion5, an all-electric Class 5 truck powered by LionBattery packs, Lion’s new in-house engineered and manufactured 800V battery packs. 

This unveiling took place during the Advanced Clean Transportation (“ACT”) Expo, one of the largest conference and trade shows highlighting the most advanced transportation technologies and clean fuels available in the marketplace today. 

On the show floor, Lion premiered its first-ever Lion5, which has a maximum payload of up to 12,500 lbs. and is slated for production before year-end. 

“At Lion we’ve always believed in finding a better way to serve fleets and benefit the environment and the Lion5 is our most recent example of this yet. The design and performance of this innovative all-electric truck is sure to redefine how our customers answer their commercial fleet needs,” stated Brian Piern, Lion Electric’s Chief Commercial Officer.  He continued with, “It is because of the success of the Lion6 that we are able to introduce today our next generation platform, the Lion5, the premier vehicle for last mile delivery and more, featuring the first application of LionBattery, our in-house designed and manufactured battery packs.”