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Chanje of pace with Ryder System order

Bigger lease fleet deal a huge boost for electric van manufacturer

 

Medium-duty US electric vehicle manufacturer Chanje has nailed a major customer 10 months after breaking cover.

Known for its extra-large van/small pantech truck offering, Chanje has gained a 500-vehicle deal with US commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions firm Ryder System for short-term lease.

This follows a 125 unit order last November.

“We believe electric vehicles will play a major role in the future of commercial transportation and we are proud to partner with Chanje to bring an all-electric medium duty vehicle to market,” Ryder global fleet management solutions president Dennis Cooke says.

“Through our strategic partnership, Ryder and Chanje will collaborate to promote energy efficiency and innovation in the industry.

“Chanje offers an innovative product that will help reshape the industry by making commercial electric vehicles more affordable, reliable, and accessible.”

The Chanje vehicle has a payload of 2.72 tonnes and 16.4 cubic metres of capacity, with a range of up to 240km.

Ryder aims to work with Chanje to develop charging infrastructure for the vehicles, with a focus on using renewable energy.

“As we bring commercial electric mobility to American fleets at a meaningful scale for the first time in history, we need the right partner who can provide the breadth and expertise required to accelerate the entry of these vehicles into the market,” Chanje founder and CEO Bryan Hansel, the former Smith Electric Vehicles boss says.

“Ryder’s mission to provide flexible fleet management solutions and make commercial transportation more efficient directly aligns with our vision.

“We know Chanje can rely on Ryder to meet the unique service requirements of electric vehicles, as Ryder’s expertise and reach in terms of commercial vehicle solutions is ideal for the rapid adoption of electric trucks.”

The deal’s value was not disclosed.

 

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