Terminal tractors (aka drayage trucks or yard goats), which operate within ports and logistics facilities, present a perfect use case for battery-electric commercial vehicles. We’ve written a lot about Orange EV, which has been selling electric terminal tractors for a decade, but Orange isn’t the only company serving this market.

ZM Trucks, a subsidiary of Asia’s ZO Motors, announced the construction of its first North American manufacturing plant in Fontana, California, at the beginning of this year. Now the company has unveiled a new electric T75 terminal tractor at the 2025 Port Electrification Conference in Long Beach.

ZM’s purpose-built T75 boasts an operational range of 75 miles, a GCWR of 165,350 pounds, and an 80,000-pound fifth wheel lifting capacity. The motor delivers 415 peak horsepower and 2,802 lb-ft of torque.

The driver’s cabin features a 10-inch LCD screen, 360-degree camera displays and modern ergonomic controls. Optional features include central lubrication and a hydraulic package to power trailers.

“This isn’t just a diesel truck with a battery pack,” said Joost de Vries, CEO of ZM Trucks. “The T75 was engineered from scratch to be electric, rugged enough for long shifts, smart enough for modern fleet management, and clean enough to meet today’s zero-emission goals.”

ZM says the T75 is now in full production and available to order in North America.

Source: Clean Trucking