Chinese electric truck OEM Windrose Technology has officially launched its battery-electric R700 Class 8 tractor in the US. The company plans to open an assembly plant in Georgia in 2025.

The Windrose R700 earned its certificate of conformity from the EPA in January, certifying that it meets federal fuel economy and emissions requirements.

As Jay Traugott reports in Clean Trucking, Windrose recently partnered with Phoenix-based JoyRide Logistics and EO Charging for a demonstration drive. The R700 has already undergone real-world testing in Asia, Europe and North America, including a 2,800-mile cross-country road trip in the US using public charging stations.

The Windrose R700 features an 800-volt architecture, a drag coefficient of 0.2755, a 729 kWh battery pack, 4 motors with total peak output of 1,400 hp, and a loaded range of 670 km (416 miles). It supports megawatt-level dual-inlet charging. A base price of around $250,000 is rumored.

“This isn’t just a prototype or promise—this is a fully operational, long-range electric truck that’s ready to haul freight today,” said Wen Han, founder, Chairman and CEO of Windrose. “We’ve validated our technology globally and are proud to bring it to the US—one of the most important logistics markets in the world.”

“Partnering with Windrose allows us to stay ahead—not just on sustainability, but on total operational performance,” said Adis Danan, President at JoyRide Logistics, a regional carrier with a 250-vehicle fleet operating in six states. “We’re talking fuel savings, reduced maintenance, and a future-ready fleet that our customers can get behind.”

Source: Clean Trucking