Important: right-hand steering is only one part of export suitability. The buyer must also confirm the exact model, intended application, axle and mass limits, lighting and visibility equipment, charging interface, body, safety package, local approval route, service plan and shipping documentation.
Catalogue-listed right-hand-drive models
The current project data identifies four RHD families. The tractor entries are described by class because their final detailed configuration is market matched. The dump entries include reference GVW, battery and power figures.
| Model | Type | Layout / class | Battery | Motor | Charging note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAY RHD | Tractor | 6x4 / heavy-duty class | 400 kWh | Configuration matched | Confirm final interface |
| TE9Y RHD | Tractor | 6x4 / extra heavy-duty class | 600 kWh | Configuration matched | Confirm final interface |
| TZ4Y RHD | Dump | 8x4 / 55 t reference GVW | 600 kWh | 350 / 520 kW rated / peak | EU interface listed |
| TZ5Y RHD | Dump | 8x4 / 80 t reference GVW | 600 kWh | 400 / 550 kW rated / peak | GB interface listed |
These entries show that RHD availability does not imply one common technical package. Review the electric tractor range and electric dump range, then request the configuration sheet for the exact destination and duty cycle.
Confirm the driving environment before the model
State the country, road side, public-road or closed-site use and intended registration category. Provide trailer type and GCW for a tractor, or material, body volume and payload target for a dump truck. Route data should cover daily distance, loaded and empty grades, surface, speed, temperature and charging windows.
RHD changes steering position, but visibility and operating details extend beyond the steering wheel. Confirm mirrors, camera requirements, headlamp pattern, marker lamps, warning devices, instrument language, speed units, wiper coverage and cab access. Do not assume a catalogue RHD label automatically includes every local item.
For tractors, verify fifth-wheel height, trailer electrical and pneumatic connections, kingpin and turning clearance. For dump trucks, verify body subframe, tipping geometry, rear overhang, centre of gravity and axle loads. These interfaces can determine whether the finished vehicle is usable even when the chassis itself is suitable.
Match the vehicle to local charging infrastructure
Driving side and charging standard are independent decisions. The catalogue lists an EU interface for TZ4Y but a GB interface for TZ5Y. TEAY and TE9Y require final interface confirmation. A buyer should never select a truck only because it is RHD and assume the charging connector will match the depot.
Provide site voltage, available transformer capacity, charger make, connector and communication standard. Also map the actual charging window between return, cleaning, loading, maintenance and next dispatch. Battery capacity alone does not define charging time or daily range.
Separate catalogue availability from legal approval
A listed RHD model is a product option, not an automatic statement of homologation for every right-hand-drive market. Requirements vary by country and by whether the vehicle operates on public roads, in a port, mine or private industrial site. The importer should confirm the current approval pathway with the relevant local authority or qualified compliance partner before the production specification is frozen.
Review dimensional limits, axle loads, tyre approvals, braking and stability systems, lighting, electromagnetic compatibility, high-voltage safety, audible warnings and any mandatory driver-assistance equipment. The exact evidence required must come from the destination authority and the final vehicle documents. Avoid basing an order on regulations copied from another market.
Body installation can change compliance. A dump body, fifth wheel, auxiliary equipment or protective structure affects mass distribution and dimensions. Define which party is responsible for completed-vehicle approval and ensure the body builder receives the chassis and battery-clearance requirements.
Build the export file before shipment
Agree the commercial and technical documents required by the buyer, importer, customs broker and registration authority. Depending on the transaction, this may include the signed specification, invoice, packing list, transport documents, vehicle identification records, available conformity evidence, battery shipping information, manuals and parts documentation. The required list is market and shipment specific.
Confirm shipping dimensions, port handling, state of charge for transport, dangerous-goods responsibilities where applicable, lifting or lashing points and receiving inspection. These items should be agreed with the logistics provider rather than inferred from the road-use specification.
Plan after-sales support at the same time. Identify diagnostic access, technician training, high-voltage service procedures, routine parts and a fault-escalation contact. A truck that can be imported but cannot be supported is not a complete fleet solution.
RHD procurement checklist
- Destination country, road side and operating site.
- Public-road approval or closed-site requirement.
- Exact model, axle layout, GVW or GCW and body or trailer.
- Payload, route, grades, climate and shift schedule.
- Steering side, lights, mirrors, cameras, units and warnings.
- Charging connector, communication standard and site power.
- Required compliance evidence and responsible approval party.
- Shipping, receiving inspection, training, parts and diagnostics.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dongfeng EV models are listed as RHD?
TEAY and TE9Y tractors, plus TZ4Y and TZ5Y dump trucks, are identified as right-hand-drive variants in the current project catalogue.
Does RHD guarantee registration?
No. Registration depends on current local rules and the exact completed-vehicle specification.
Do all RHD models use an EU charging interface?
No. TZ4Y lists EU, TZ5Y lists GB, and the tractor interfaces require final confirmation.
What should be confirmed before a quotation?
Country, application, required mass, route, steering side, charging standard, body or trailer, compliance pathway and quantity.
Freeze responsibilities in the purchase specification
Export projects can involve the chassis supplier, body builder, charger supplier, importer, logistics company and local approval partner. List who owns each interface and document. Record the approved drawing revision, permitted substitutions, inspection points and change-control process. If a component changes after quotation, check its effect on mass, charging, safety evidence and delivery documents before accepting it. A responsibility matrix reduces the risk of discovering an incompatible charger, missing body certificate or unsuitable lighting package after arrival.
Before final payment and dispatch, compare the completed vehicle with the signed specification. Check identification, steering position, labels, lights, charging inlet, supplied cables, body dimensions, axle information and document numbers. Photograph the inspection and record open items with an agreed closure date. This provides a clearer handover record for the importer and service team.