APM Terminals Elizabeth Orders 96 Electric Terminal Tractors From Orange EV
The HUSK-e XP units feature a 310 kWh LFP battery, the largest pack in Orange EV's lineup.
APM Terminals Elizabeth has placed an order for 96 electric terminal tractors from Orange EV, one of the Kansas City-based manufacturer's largest sales to date.
What Happened
The HUSK-e XP trucks ordered by APM Terminals Elizabeth will be manufactured at Orange EV's production facility in Kansas City, Kansas and are compliant with Build America, Buy America Act requirements. Each unit is purpose-built for heavy port operations, capable of moving up to 180,000 pounds of combined weight. The vehicles feature a 310 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery—the largest available pack in the Orange EV lineup. This order follows recent deals at APM Terminals Los Angeles (40 trucks) and Greenwich Terminals in South Philadelphia (24 trucks).
Why It Matters
The 96-truck order underscores how major port operators are moving beyond pilot programs to standardize electric terminal tractors fleet-wide. Orange EV currently has roughly 2,000 electric trucks in service across the industry, suggesting growing confidence in the technology's operational viability. The LFP chemistry used in these units is gaining traction for commercial applications due to its durability and cost characteristics.
The Bottom Line
Orange EV CEO Kurt Neutgens described recent orders as evidence of an inflection point at ports, with operators accelerating adoption based on real-world performance data showing alignment between the business case and environmental benefits for terminal truck electrification.
