Windrose Opens U.S. EV Tractor Assembly Lines by Late 2026

Key Details Windrose plans to begin assembling its R700 Class 8 battery-electric tractor at two U.S. facilities by the end of 2026. The startup will operate assembly plants in Rincon, Georgia and Tacoma, Washington through a partnership with Aertssen Logistics USA, leveraging their existing equipment processing centers near major ports. Production Timeline Serial production of the R700 began in April at a Zhenghe manufacturing plant in Hubei Province, China, with the stamping and welding line capable of producing 5,000 cabs annually. First U.S. deliveries started April 1, and the company had secured over 100 committed orders with about 20 from American customers by early April. Why It Matters The U.S. assembly pivot represents a strategic shift from Windrose's original 2025 plan to build or lease its own plants, then pivot to importing fully assembled tractors from China. Final technical assembly, battery integration, and quality assurance will now occur domestically, supporting faster customer delivery and local supply chain development. Product Details The R700 comes in two configurations: short-range with 436-kWh battery (200-250 miles) priced around $270,000, and long-range with 730-kWh battery (400-450 miles) at approximately $290,000. Windrose is also expanding globally with manufacturing in France and assembly operations in Belgium.