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Hawke Electric Vehicles U2 Refuse

The Hawke U2 Refuse is a utility vehicle with a stated top speed of up to 19 mph and a stated range of over 43 miles.

Last updated: 5 October 2026

Motor and performance

Top speed
Up to 19 mph

“Top speed Up to 19 mph Up to 25 mph Up to 19 mph”

Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/electric-garbage-truck-2-200-lb-payload-hawke-u2-refuse

Gradient the manufacturer states it can handle
Over 15%

“Gradeability Over 15% Over 15% Over 15%”

Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/electric-garbage-truck-2-200-lb-payload-hawke-u2-refuse

Claimed range
Over 43 miles

“Range, loaded Over 43 miles Over 43 miles Over 43 miles”

Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/electric-garbage-truck-2-200-lb-payload-hawke-u2-refuse

Total payload capacity
2,200 lb

“Payload 2,200 lb 660 lb 2,200 lb”

Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/electric-garbage-truck-2-200-lb-payload-hawke-u2-refuse

Battery and charging

The pack it ships with, as far as the maker names it
No battery stated

“Hawke U2 Refuse | Electric garbage truck”

Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/electric-garbage-truck-2-200-lb-payload-hawke-u2-refuse

Size and fit

People it seats
1–2 seats

“Seats 1–2 seats 1–2 seats 1–2 seats”

Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/electric-garbage-truck-2-200-lb-payload-hawke-u2-refuse

Overall dimensions
155 × 58 × 75 in

“Length × width × height 155 × 58 × 75 in 142 × 55 × 71 in 155 × 58 × 75 in”

Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/electric-garbage-truck-2-200-lb-payload-hawke-u2-refuse

Battery specs & replacement options