As published on Transport Topics
Electric terminal truck maker says yard fleets place larger orders after trials
Orange EV announced record order volume for its electric terminal trucks June 2, including a single order for 600 trucks, the largest in the company’s history.
The electric vehicle manufacturer said the orders reflect a shift in yard operations as more organizations move from limited tests to larger deployments of electric terminal trucks, along with chargers and battery energy storage systems.
“We have left the early adopter stage of yard electrification,” said Kurt Neutgens, co-founder, president and chief technology officer of Orange EV. “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.”
Orange EV said deployment has started for the 600-truck order, with full deployment expected in 2026. The company said the orders include uptime guarantees and extended warranties supported by its service model.
Orange EV said more than 1,900 of its trucks are in service, including a first deployment with DHL in 2015. It said the market for electric “yard dogs” grew as site operators bought small numbers to test the equipment in day-to-day operations before scaling up after successful trials.
Neutgens said customers are standardizing around Orange EV’s equipment and support. “Over the course of 10 years, our tractors can save half a million dollars in total cost of ownership over a diesel without factoring in any available incentives,” he said.
Orange EV said it is on track to capture more than 25% of new terminal truck orders and deliveries by year-end. The company also said leasing activity has increased 272% over the past 12 months, arguing that leasing can speed adoption without large upfront capital spending.
The company said its trucks have logged 33.8 million operational miles, with many units exceeding 30,000 hours of use on their original battery packs. Orange EV said an enhanced combined charging system option, branded e-CCS1, is available across its lineup to support compatibility with CCS1 charging standards.
To meet demand, Orange EV said its Kansas City, Kan., manufacturing facility can produce 2,400 trucks a year on a single shift, with additional capacity available by adding shifts. The company said it provides factory-backed direct service through a nationwide team of Orange EV-trained technicians and has expanded service in 2026 to include multi-shift and weekend support.
Orange EV said some sites face electrical infrastructure limits and pointed to the Orange Juicer, a battery-integrated direct current fast charger that it said can reduce permitting and grid-upgrade needs. “The Orange Juicer trickle charges its internal battery reservoir from the grid, with the capability to dispense high capacity 200 kilowatt fast charging on demand,” Neutgens said.
Published: June 2, 2026/Transport Topics