Windrose Global E700 6×4 tractor unit – a new electric truck from Belgium-based OEM Windrose, a company with Chinese DNA – has its UK debut.   

Featuring a distinctive centre-driver cab layout, the Windrose Global E700 is now set to begin a nationwide tour of logistics sites and truck charging locations to demonstrate how long-range electric trucks can operate on UK routes using high-power infrastructure.

With a battery capacity of more than 700kWh, it uses a flexible four battery pack configuration designed for demanding freight duty cycles.

The truck is both Megawatt Charging System (MCS) and CCS2-ready as standard, ensuring compatibility with high-power charging networks such as Fleete Tilbury.

The 5MW site, capable of charging 16 electric trucks simultaneously, includes six Siemens Flex 540kW chargers and 12 Flex 500A dispensers across three charging islands. Each island can be upgraded to support Megawatt Charging System (MCS) capability.

The hub also includes four charging points powered by Power Electronics, featuring two NB cooled dispensers and one NB Station system, delivering up to 270kW per charging point, with upgrade capacity to 360kW.

Chris Morrison, CEO at Fleete, said the arrival of the Windrose truck in the UK highlighted the growing need for high-capacity infrastructure for eHGVs.

“Hosting the first UK charge for the Windrose truck is a strong demonstration of what high-power infrastructure for heavy vehicles can deliver,” he explained.

Source:  forestmachinemagazine.com