Greenlane is firing up its second commercial EV truck charging corridor - this time connecting Southern California to Phoenix along Interstate 10. The move targets a major gap in electric freight infrastructure on one of the busiest shipping routes in the US.
Greenlane's new electric truck corridor is backed by a strategic partnership with electric truck maker Windrose Technology, which has already proved the route's viability. Its R700 Class 8 electric semi pulled off single-charge trips from Greenlane's flagship Colton, California, site to Phoenix - nearly 300 miles - with a gross combined weight of 74,420 pounds and still had 12% battery left.
That's no small feat for long-haul freight. Windrose also completed a Colton-to-Las Vegas run on I-15 under similar conditions. The trucks can charge fast, too - the R700 hit a peak 772 kW using dual-gun charging at Colton, cutting downtime for heavy-duty operations.
Windrose plans to build 2,000 electric trucks in 2026 and ramp up to 10,000 in 2027 worldwide. "Electric long-haul trucking isn't just theory - it's proven real-world performance," said Windrose founder and CEO Wen Han.
The I-10 corridor will link Greenlane's Colton hub to new sites in Blythe, California, and Greater Phoenix, Arizona. It's part of the company's larger plan to create a nationwide public charging network for medium- and heavy-duty fleets.
Electric trucking carrier Nevoya will be among the first customers to run the corridor. The company will use the Colton site as a charging and driver support base while operating battery-electric trucks along both I-10 and I-15.
Greenlane's Colton flagship opened in April and packs over 40 high-speed chargers, including 12 pull-through bays for semis and 29 bobtail lanes. The site also has restrooms, Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, carports, office space, and parking - the kind of amenities long-haul drivers need on the road.
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