ZM Trucks to Launch U.S. Production in California in 2025

Fontana, California – ZM Trucks, a subsidiary of ZO Motors, is taking a major step in its North American expansion with the opening of a manufacturing plant and regional headquarters in Fontana, California. The 210,000-square-foot facility will be the company’s first U.S. production site.

Set to begin operations in the first half of 2025, the plant is expected to produce up to 100,000 zero-emission commercial vehicles annually. ZM Trucks will manufacture electric commercial trucks, terminal tractors, and airport ground service equipment, catering to the growing demand for sustainable logistics solutions.

« Our new Fontana facility reflects ZO Motors’ commitment to the U.S. market and sustainable innovation,” said Joost de Vries, CEO of ZO Motors. “This expansion allows us to deliver zero-emission solutions that lower total cost of ownership and drive long-term value for our customers.”

ZM Trucks’ entry into the U.S. market is part of ZO Motors’ broader global strategy. The company already operates a plant in Cambodia, serving the Asia-Pacific market, and is expanding into South America and the Middle East.

In addition to boosting production capacity, the Fontana facility is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the region. ZM Trucks is positioning itself as a leader in new-energy commercial vehicles, offering battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and future hydrogen internal combustion engine powertrains.