U.S.-based Windrose said on Saturday it has partnered with Xos, a provider of mobile charging systems, to deploy scalable charging solutions for Class 8 electric trucks, aiming to cut infrastructure delays that have slowed the shift to zero-emission freight.
The partnership will give Windrose customers access to the Xos Hub, a mobile charging platform designed to be deployed within hours, bypassing traditional permitting and construction requirements. The system, which includes a 630 kilowatt-hour onboard battery and integrated DC fast chargers, is capable of delivering up to 150 kilowatts per port, or 300 kilowatts in series, enabling dual-shift truck operations.
“Together with Windrose, we’re removing the single biggest barrier to fleet electrification: infrastructure delays,” said Dakota Semler, CEO of Xos. “This partnership enables large fleets to get trucks on the road and charging in a matter of days, not years.”
Windrose CEO Wen Han said charging access was key to fleet adoption. “At Windrose, we are building the most advanced Class 8 electric trucks in the market. But technology alone isn’t enough. Charging access is critical. Xos brings the hardware and logistics to ensure our customers can operate at full scale on day one,” he said.
Windrose, which makes lightweight Class 8 trucks with up to 420 miles of loaded range, said the collaboration will begin in the United States before expanding to Canada, Mexico, and Australia. The company aims to eventually deploy its trucks across six regions, including Europe, South America, Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East.
The Xos Hub is already in use among fleets in North America, where it has helped operators scale faster while reducing upfront capital expenditure and peak demand charges. Windrose said pairing its long-range trucks with mobile charging creates a “turnkey ecosystem” for electrified freight, positioning the companies to accelerate adoption globally.