Range Energy
Range Energy develops Electric Powered Trailer Systems (eTrailers) that retrofit existing commercial trailers with battery-electric propulsion and regenerative braking, targeting up to 70% fuel consumption reduction for Class 8 trucking fleet operators, with first deliveries scheduled for late 2026.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersMountain View, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Range Energy does
Range Energy is a Mountain View, California-based company founded in 2022 by former Tesla engineer Ali Javidan that has developed an Electric Powered Trailer System (eTrailer) designed to retrofit existing commercial dry van and refrigerated trailers with hybrid electrification. The system bolts onto existing trailers in a few hours and combines a high-voltage battery pack (200-300 kWh), a 250-kW electrified axle (e-axle), and an advanced sensor suite driven by proprietary force-sensing algorithms that detect pulling force on the trailer and deploy electric propulsion or regenerative braking accordingly, without requiring any data communication from the towing vehicle. This architecture allows the system to operate with any tractor — diesel, EV, or hydrogen — and to charge during normal dwell times using existing AC or DC power, avoiding the charging infrastructure investments that have constrained Class 8 EV tractor adoption.
Range Energy sells the eTrailer System as a bolt-on hardware kit priced approximately $100,000-$125,000 per unit, with installation and support services layered on top. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting commercial trucking fleet operators, supported by an online savings calculator, a pilot program intake funnel, and active participation in industry events such as ACT Expo. The company has secured integrations with ZF Friedrichshafen (AxTrax 2 e-axle), Thermo King (transport refrigeration units), and ESL Power Systems (480V charging hardware), and has raised approximately $31.5 million across a November 2022 seed round ($8 million), a February 2024 Series A ($23.5 million led by Trousdale Ventures), and an October 2025 strategic investment from ZF. Named enterprise pilots include UNFI, DB Schenker, Petaluma Egg Farm, and Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions, with the company's RA-01 53-foot production trailer validated by third-party testing showing 36.9% fuel efficiency gains and CARB's Clean Off-Road Equipment voucher program now providing up to $120,000 per unit in point-of-sale incentives. First customer deliveries are scheduled for late 2026, with volume deliveries in 2027.
Range Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Range Energy
- Legal name
- Range Energy Inc.
- Website
- https://range.energy
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Range Energy develops Electric Powered Trailer Systems (eTrailers) that retrofit existing commercial trailers with battery-electric propulsion and regenerative braking, targeting up to 70% fuel consumption reduction for Class 8 trucking fleet operators, with first deliveries scheduled for late 2026.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Range Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Trailer Electrification Hardware
- NAICS
- Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)
- SIC
- Truck Trailers (3715), Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes) (IMACACAC), EV Power Electronics & Drivetrain Electrification Service (Inverters, DC-DC, eAxles) (TLAKAMAI)
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Where Range Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mountain View
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Range Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- eTrailer System Hardware Sales: Range Energy sells their eTrailer System as a bolt-on hardware kit comprising a high-voltage battery, electrified axle (e-axle), and advanced sensor suite. The system is priced approximately $100,000-$125,000 per unit. First deliveries are scheduled for late 2026 with volume deliveries in 2027.
- Installation and Support Services: The company provides certified installation services and ongoing support for fleet operators. Installation can be completed within a few hours by certified installers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | eTrailer System (RA-01) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | California Incentive Program |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Range Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Range Energy sells a bolt-on Electric Powered Trailer System (eTrailer/ePTS) for Class 8 commercial trucking that electrifies existing dry van and refrigerated trailers without replacing tractors. The hardware package combines a 200–300 kWh high-voltage battery, a 250-kW electrified axle, and an advanced sensor suite with proprietary algorithms for propulsion assistance, regenerative braking, active traction control, and 100% electric refrigeration. The system installs in hours on existing trailers and is sold directly to fleet operators for approximately $100,000–$125,000 per unit, with CARB voucher incentives of up to $120,000 per unit.
Product overview
Range Energy offers the eTrailer System (also referred to as ePTS - Electric Powered Trailer System) as its core product, a hybrid trailer electrification platform that converts existing dry van or refrigerated trailers into hybrid electric units. The system consists of a high-voltage battery pack (200-300 kWh), an electrified axle with 250-kW electric motor, and an advanced sensor suite. It works with any tractor (diesel, EV, hydrogen) without modifications. The company also integrates ZF's AxTrax 2 e-axle technology and offers a fleet savings calculator as a complementary tool. First deliveries are scheduled for late 2026 with volume deliveries in 2027.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- eTrailer System: The company's flagship battery-powered e-axle equipped semi-truck trailer system designed to electrify freight without requiring fleet operators to replace existing diesel trucks. Features a 250-kW electric motor, regenerative braking, and 200-300 kWh battery packs.
- RA-01
Products and services
- eTrailer System (Electric Powered Trailer System / ePTS) A hybrid trailer electrification platform that bolts onto existing 33 to 53 foot dry van or refrigerated trailers, converting them into hybrid electric units. The system includes a 200–300 kWh high-voltage battery, a 250-kW electrified axle (e-axle), and an advanced sensor suite that delivers propulsion assistance, regenerative braking, active traction control, and 100% electric refrigeration. It is tractor-agnostic (diesel, EV, or hydrogen) and installs in hours on existing trailers. Targeted at commercial trucking fleet operators and priced at approximately $100,000–$125,000 per unit, with first deliveries in late 2026 and volume deliveries in 2027.
- RA-01 Electric Trailer The first full-scale 53-foot commercial electric trailer model built on Range's eTrailer platform, featuring the high-voltage energy module, electrified e-axle, and advanced sensor suite. Designed for Class 8 commercial fleet operations and validated by independent third-party testing showing up to 36.9% fuel efficiency gains. Eligible for the CARB Clean Off-Road Equipment voucher of up to $120,000 per unit.
- eTrailer Installation Kit A retrofit installation kit for converting existing trailers into eTrailer System units. The kit includes the high-voltage battery pack, electrified axle (e-axle), and sensor suite and is mounted under existing trailers using existing attachment points, leaving the interior of the trailer untouched. Most installs are completed within a few hours by Range's certified installers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% fuel economy improvement
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Companies that use Range Energy
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Range Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability4 records
Feature6 records
Range Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- ZF FriedrichshafenflagshipZF made a strategic investment in Range Energy and deepened their partnership to develop and promote the Range eTrailer System in North America. ZF's AxTrax 2 e-axle is integrated into Range's electric trailer technology. The partnership includes early tests projecting over $30,000 in annual savings per trailer and potential 70% emissions reduction. Companies are exploring deeper strategic collaboration including OEM relationships and additional technology integrations such as ADAS and automation for future eTrailer models.
- ESL Power SystemscoreRange Energy and ESL Power Systems announced a partnership to advance commercial adoption of electric trailers, with interoperability testing set to begin in California. ESL provides 480V 3-phase charging hardware for integration with Range's eTrailer System. Companies plan to engage with air quality regulators on real-world demonstrations showcasing environmental and operational benefits.
- Thermo KingcorePartnership for transport refrigeration integration with Range's eTrailer System, enabling full electrification of refrigerated units.
Scale indicators17 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Range Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ConMet: ConMet (a division of Amsted Industries) is developing the Preset Plus Electric Hub system, a trailer-mounted e-axle electrification solution targeting similar Class 8 fleet customers. Direct competitor in the trailer-electrification category.
- Stemmann-Technik (Wabash): Wabash has explored trailer electrification through its eco-friendly trailer platforms and is a leading trailer OEM with the customer relationships and manufacturing scale Range needs to access. Partial competitor and potential partner/OEM channel.
Emerging players
- Volta Trucks: European-focused electric commercial truck startup pursuing full-vehicle electrification. Indirect competitor as fleets may choose full-EV tractors over trailer retrofits, particularly in European urban delivery.
- Xos Trucks: Xos manufactures medium- and heavy-duty fully electric commercial vehicles. Competes with Range for fleet decarbonization budgets, though Xos pursues full-vehicle replacement while Range retrofits trailers.
- Harbinger Motors: Harbinger builds a medium-duty EV truck chassis purpose-built for commercial fleets. Competes with Range for fleet electrification dollars, though Range's trailer approach is complementary to fleets that cannot fully replace their tractor fleet.
Broad incumbents
- Freightliner (Daimler Truck): Daimler's eCascadia and Freightliner brand represent the dominant Class 8 OEM competing with Range via full-EV tractor strategy. Largest commercial truck OEM globally with incumbent fleet relationships.
- Volvo Trucks North America: Volvo's VNR Electric is a Class 8 battery-electric tractor competing directly with diesel-tractor-plus-eTrailer combinations in fleet decarbonization decisions.
- Tesla (Tesla Semi): Tesla Semi program represents the highest-profile full-EV Class 8 competitor. Range's founder is a Tesla alumnus, positioning the company as a complementary or competing path to electrified freight depending on fleet deployment strategy.
Others
- Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Thermo King is Range's refrigeration integration partner and the dominant transport refrigeration unit (TRU) manufacturer. Strategic ally whose installed base and customer relationships accelerate Range's reefer-trailer commercialization.
- ZF Friedrichshafen: ZF is Range's strategic investor and e-axle (AxTrax 2) supplier. While not a direct competitor, ZF's commercial vehicle division also sells e-axles and electrification systems to OEMs, making it both a critical partner and a potential vertical competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Range Energy financial estimates
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Range Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Range Energy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors4 records
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Range Energy M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Range Energy
What does Range Energy do?
Range Energy sells a bolt-on Electric Powered Trailer System (eTrailer/ePTS) for Class 8 commercial trucking that electrifies existing dry van and refrigerated trailers without replacing tractors. The hardware package combines a 200–300 kWh high-voltage battery, a 250-kW electrified axle, and an advanced sensor suite with proprietary algorithms for propulsion assistance, regenerative braking, active traction control, and 100% electric refrigeration. The system installs in hours on existing trailers and is sold directly to fleet operators for approximately $100,000–$125,000 per unit, with CARB voucher incentives of up to $120,000 per unit.
Is Range Energy a public or private company?
Range Energy is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Range Energy founded?
Range Energy was founded in 2022. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Range Energy based?
Range Energy is headquartered in Mountain View, United States, in the North America region.
How does Range Energy make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. eTrailer System Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation and Support Services.
Who are Range Energy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ConMet and Stemmann-Technik (Wabash). Emerging players are Volta Trucks, Xos Trucks and Harbinger Motors. Broad incumbents are Freightliner (Daimler Truck), Volvo Trucks North America and Tesla (Tesla Semi). Others are Thermo King (Trane Technologies) and ZF Friedrichshafen.
Does Range Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Range Energy.
What industry is Range Energy in?
Range Energy's product category is Commercial Trailer Electrification Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAK, Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells), with a secondary code of IMACACAC, Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes). Its NAICS code is 336212 and its SIC code is 3715.