| Spec | P1 VAC autonomous vacuum |
|---|---|
| Floor types | Short pile carpet, long pile carpet, wood sports flooring, VCT, LVT, polished concrete, terrazzo, marble, Mondo flooring, ceramic tile |
| Cleaning width with side brush | 17.25 in (440 mm) |
| Main brush width | 11 in (279 mm) |
| Cleaning tool | Main brush with long and short bristles |
| Max vacuuming efficiency, without side brush | 7,500 sq ft/hr (700 m²/hr) |
| Maximum vacuum pressure | 20 kPa |
| Filtration | 2-stage |
| Dustbin volume | 2.6 gal (10 L) |
| Debris tray volume | 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) |
| Battery | Li-ion 28.8V 30Ah |
| Vacuuming run time, Standard mode | Up to 3.5 hr |
| Recharge time | 1.5 hr |
| Sound, Gentle vacuuming | Under 62 dB |
| Sound, Standard / Heavy Duty vacuuming | Under 65 dB / under 65 dB |
| Maximum autonomous speed | 2.6 ft/s (0.8 m/s) |
| Autonomous travel-through width | 23 in (584 mm) |
| Autonomous aisle turn, 90 degree | 29 in (740 mm) |
| Autonomous U-turn width | 35 in (890 mm) |
| Maximum operating incline | 8° or less |
| Maximum obstacle height | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Length x width x height | 22 x 16.7 x 23.9 in (558 x 425 x 608 mm) |
| Machine weight | 98.5 lb (44.7 kg) |
| P1 CHRG dock, L x W x H | 13 x 12 x 24 in (330 x 304 x 609 mm) |
| P1 CHRG charger | Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 750W; output 28.8VDC, 25A; 20 lb (9 kg); 36 in (91 cm) clearance left, right and front on a hard, level floor |
| Model numbers | P1 VAC (machine), P1 CHRG (dock) |
Specifications from Tennant P1 VAC Specifications (rev 10/2026) and the Tennant P1 VAC brochure. Technical specs may include optional equipment that is not included with all units.
New Tennant P1 VAC Autonomous Robotic Vacuum
Our Take (from the SES Sales Team)
“The Tennant P1 VAC fits facilities that vacuum the same carpeted and hard floor areas every day and want that routine off the cleaning team’s list, such as offices, schools, residential buildings and customer-facing spaces. It vacuums, sweeps and dust mops in one machine. Tennant rates it at up to 7,500 sq ft/hr without the side brush, with a 17.25 in cleaning path when the side brush is used. Runtime is up to 3.5 hr in Standard mode and recharge time is 1.5 hours, so pairing it with the P1 CHRG dock for opportunity charging keeps it available through the day. Tennant rates every vacuuming mode at under 65 dB, which suits daytime cleaning around occupants. The V-shaped anti-tangle brush and the 2.6 gal (10 L) dustbin both reduce how often someone has to step in. It travels through openings as narrow as 23 in. If your floors need wet scrubbing rather than dry soil removal, an autonomous scrubber such as the X4 ROVR is the better fit. The P1 VAC is also limited to inclines of 8° or less and obstacles up to 0.8 in, so steep ramps and tall thresholds may call for a different machine.”
An autonomous vacuum for everyday carpet and hard floor cleaning
The Tennant P1 VAC is an autonomous floor vacuum that vacuums, sweeps and dust mops carpeted and hard floor areas in commercial facilities. Tennant rates it at up to 7,500 sq ft/hr without the side brush, with a 17.25 in cleaning width when the side brush is used. It runs up to 3.5 hours in Standard mode on a 28.8V 30Ah Li-ion battery.
Paired with the P1 CHRG dock, it docks on its own and uses opportunity charging, with a 1.5 hour recharge time. A dual-compartment debris system with a 2.6 gal (10 L) dustbin helps reduce how often it needs emptying.
What you get
Built for routine daily vacuuming
Autonomous docking and opportunity charging
Features
Made for mixed floors and occupied spaces
- ✓Intelligent brush adjustment adapts automatically to different floor surfaces.
- ✓Three cleaning modes let facilities tune performance for carpet, hard floors and mixed areas.
- ✓Side brush cleans along walls, corners and baseboards for true edge cleaning.
- ✓Tennant rates vacuuming sound under 65 dB in every mode, and under 62 dB in Gentle.
- ✓Route management, remote monitoring and weekly fleet usage reports support day-to-day oversight.
Questions
Tennant P1 VAC: common questions
Does the P1 VAC work on both carpet and hard floors?
Yes. Tennant lists short and long pile carpet, wood sports flooring, VCT, LVT, polished concrete, terrazzo, marble, Mondo flooring and ceramic tile, and its brush adjustment adapts automatically to the surface.
How long does it run, and how does it charge?
Tennant rates run time at up to 3.5 hours in Standard mode on its 28.8V 30Ah Li-ion battery, with a 1.5 hour recharge. Actual run time depends on the mode, floor type and how the machine is used.
Will it fit through our doorways and aisles?
Tennant rates it to travel autonomously through openings as narrow as 23 in, make a 90 degree aisle turn in 29 in and a U-turn in 35 in. The machine itself is 16.7 in wide and 22 in long.
Can it handle ramps and thresholds?
Tennant rates the maximum operating incline at 8° or less and the maximum obstacle height at 0.8 in (20 mm). Steeper ramps or taller thresholds are outside its rated range.
Is it quiet enough for daytime cleaning?
Tennant rates vacuuming sound under 62 dB in Gentle mode and under 65 dB in Standard and Heavy Duty modes.
Does it scrub floors with water?
No. Tennant lists its cleaning functions as vacuuming, sweeping and dust mopping. For wet scrubbing, an autonomous floor scrubber is the better fit.
Not sure the P1 VAC fits your building?
Call 800-440-6723 and tell us about the floor, the building and the shift. We will tell you if this is the right machine. Service and warranty help
