Orange EV has reported record order volumes for its electric terminal trucks, including a single customer order for 600 vehicles, as demand for zero-emission yard equipment continues to grow in North America.
The Kansas-based manufacturer said deployment of the 600-truck order is already underway, with full implementation expected in 2026.
The orders also include supporting infrastructure such as charging systems, battery energy storage solutions, uptime guarantees and extended warranty packages.
Large-Scale Fleet Electrification Gains Momentum
Orange EV said the latest orders reflect a broader shift in the market from pilot programs toward large-scale electrification of yard operations.
According to the company, more than 1,900 electric terminal trucks are currently operating across customer fleets, accumulating a combined 33.8 million miles of service.
The manufacturer expects to account for more than 25% of all new terminal truck orders and deliveries by the end of 2026.
Leasing Activity Accelerates
The company also reported a significant increase in leasing demand.
Orange EV said leasing activity rose 272% over the past 12 months as customers increasingly seek alternatives to large upfront capital investments.
The company believes leasing programs are helping fleet operators accelerate adoption of electric equipment while reducing initial deployment costs.
Two Electric Truck Models Available
Orange EV currently offers two electric terminal truck models.
The HUSK-e is equipped with a 243-kWh battery pack and can be fully recharged in approximately two hours using a 105-kW charging system.
The company’s second model, the e-TRIEVER, is available with battery configurations tailored to customer operational requirements. Orange EV says the vehicle can also be recharged in as little as two hours depending on battery size and charging conditions.
Both models are manufactured in Kansas City, Kansas.
Company Sees Electrification Moving Beyond Early Adoption
Kurt Neutgens, Co-Founder, President and Chief Technology Officer of Orange EV, said customers are increasingly adopting electric terminal trucks at scale after evaluating operational performance and economics.
“We have left the early adopter stage of yard electrification,” said Neutgens.
“We’re seeing companies invest in hundreds of trucks because total cost of ownership superiority has been proven, including uptime, reliability, fuel savings and service guarantees.”
Charging Infrastructure Remains Key Focus
Orange EV is also expanding its charging solutions to support growing fleet deployments.
The company recently introduced its enhanced Combined Charging System option, known as e-CCS1, across its vehicle lineup to improve compatibility with CCS1 charging infrastructure.
However, Orange EV noted that grid connection requirements and permitting processes remain challenges for some customers seeking to electrify operations.
To address these constraints, the company offers the Orange Juicer, a battery-integrated DC fast charging system designed to reduce the need for extensive grid upgrades.
Market Shifts Toward Full Yard Electrification
The company said growing adoption of charging infrastructure and battery energy storage systems is helping accelerate the transition from demonstration projects to full-scale deployment of electric yard trucks.
As logistics operators pursue emissions reduction targets and seek lower operating costs, electric terminal trucks are increasingly being deployed in distribution centers, ports and freight yards across North America.