Terminal tractors present the best business and technology case (so far) for battery-electric commercial vehicles. Why?
Because they don't travel long distances and can be charged fast enough without causing delays to the tasks at hand.
And ZM Trucks, a subsidiary of Asia's ZO Motors, wants to make sure this message gets out with the introduction of its just-unveiled, all-electric T75 terminal tractor at the 2025 Port Electrification Conference in Long Beach, California.
Unlike other battery-powered terminal tractors, also called yard tractors, the T75 was built from the ground-up to be an EV rather than retrofitting an existing diesel model with a battery pack.
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According to ZM, the T75 has an operational range of 75 miles, a GCWR of 165,350 pounds, and an 80,000-pound fifth wheel lifting capacity.
Total output comes to 415 peak horsepower and a maximum of 2,802 lb-ft of torque. Additional features include ABS brakes, LED exterior lighting, and halogen headlights.
Step inside and you'll find a 10-inch LCD dash, 360-degree cameras, modern ergonomic controls, and an HVAC system.
Optional features include central lubrication and a hydraulic package to power trailers for off-road tasks such as dump truck work.
Equally important is that it operates far more quietly than a typical oil burner, resulting in a significant drop in noise pollution, leading to higher driver satisfaction and retention. A telematics package and an electric system capable of supporting high-duty cycles are standard.
Worried about charging times? Don't be. Thanks to the T75's dual-gun DC fast charging system, it can go from a 20% to an 80% charge in 42 minutes, if not less. This uptime, ZM says, is comparable to diesel.
"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."
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ZM confirms the T75 is fleet-ready and is now in full production and available to order in North America.
