U.S.-based e-truck maker ZM Trucks opens HQs and assembly plant in California

As announced by this post, electric truck maker ZM Trucks (the local brand name for the Japanese ZO Motors) has recently opened new HQs and assembly plant in Fontana, California. The opening ceremony took place on August 28, enhanced by the official debut of the company’s ZM8 commercial truck.

Indeed, the new facility spans 9.67 acres and includes a 210,000-square-foot factory floor, located approximately 49 miles from downtown Los Angeles. This event also marks the relocation of the company’s regional headquarters to Fontana, solidifying ZM Trucks’ long-term commitment to advancing sustainable transportation solutions in the United States.

ZM Trucks works in road transport and port logistics

ZM Trucks has recently unveiled the T75 terminal tractor, a fully electric vehicle designed to meet the demanding needs of logistics and port operations, and recently announced strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Merlin Group, FleetNet, and more. The company’s U.S. expansion comes against the backdrop of significant policy and market headwinds. Federal EV tax credits are scheduled to phase out under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’. At the same time, the $5 billion federal program for charging infrastructure, frozen earlier this year, has only recently been restarted with new, pared-down guidelines.

“Despite policy uncertainty, we’re charging ahead,” said Joost de Vries, global chief executive officer of ZM Trucks. “Our investment in Fontana demonstrates that commercial EVs are not just viable, they’re a superior solution for urban truck operators, delivering lower costs, higher performance, and a smarter path toward total Cost of Ownership.”