Charged EVs | Chinese OEM Windrose brings its electric semi-trucks to the US
The Chinese aren’t coming—they’re here. Electric truck maker Windrose has completed its first US delivery, handing over a long-haul electric semi to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000.
The company is moving at China speed—founded in 2022, it has earned regulatory approval in China, the US, Europe and South America.
Windrose’s R700 Class 8 electric tractor features an 800 V platform, a 729 kWh battery pack that enables about 640 km of range, 1,400 hp and megawatt-level charging capability. Windrose uses LFP cells from Chinese supplier CALB.
Xos Trucks will be Windrose’s partner in the North American market, importing fully built R700 tractors and handling sales, delivery and customer support through its existing network. CEO Dakota Semler said short-haul and drayage fleets have already placed orders.
Windrose plans to build up to 2,000 trucks in 2026, and hopes to scale up to 10,000 units per year by 2027. The company aims to deliver “several hundred” trucks in the US in 2026.
US tariffs on imported trucks are factored into the vehicle’s price. CEO Han Wen said the company can be profitable under the current tariff structure, but is exploring options to reduce tariff costs—perhaps opening and assembly facility in Arizona or forming a manufacturing partnership with partner Xos Trucks at its Tennessee plant.
Source: EVinfo.net
