What Zeus Electric Chassis does

Zeus Electric Chassis, operating as Zeus Motors, LLC, is a privately held automotive company founded in 2018 and headquartered in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The company designs and manufactures the Z-19 All Electric Work Truck Chassis, a purpose-built Class-5 medium-duty smart chassis aimed at commercial fleet electrification. Its core technology is an 800-volt electrical architecture with a 140 kWh battery and an integrated eAxle producing 395 hp and 11,175 ft-lb of torque, delivering 150 miles of nominal range and over 9,000 lbs of payload capacity. The chassis is offered in 84-inch and 108-inch CA configurations with a clean modular frame, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration, and a proprietary Power Control Interface that exposes high- and low-voltage power through a dedicated API to operate third-party tools and equipment. Vehicle-to-vehicle power export and AC power bank functionality are also supported.

Zeus serves medium-duty commercial fleet operators across utility, municipal, construction, and service applications, as well as the upfitter and body-manufacturer ecosystem that integrates equipment onto work truck chassis. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of the Z-19, distributed via a US strategic dealer network supplemented by direct factory reservations through the company website. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; HVIP approval provides a $60,000 voucher per truck, doubling to $120,000 for ISEF program qualifiers, materially reducing effective acquisition cost for eligible fleets. Manufacturing is outsourced to Edison Manufacturing and Engineering in Port Huron, Michigan, allowing Zeus to operate with a lean team of 11-50 employees while leveraging a partner ecosystem that includes EAVX, Knapheide, Curbtender, Marion Body Works, Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, SMUD, and Ziegler CAT. The Z-19 was launched in 2024, the MY25 model opened for reservations in 2025, and named early adopters include SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) for municipal fleet electrification and Ziegler CAT for heavy equipment fleet lifecycle cost reduction. Total disclosed funding to date is $6.25 million (raised July 2022); the company is independently held with no parent organization or institutional investor data identified in the available record.

Name

Zeus Electric Chassis

Legal name

Zeus Motors, LLC

Website

https://zeusmotorsmn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zeus Electric Chassis (Zeus Motors, LLC) designs and manufactures the Z-19, a Class-5 all-electric medium-duty work truck chassis built on 800V architecture, serving commercial and municipal fleet operators and the upfitter ecosystem through US dealer and direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Commercial Vehicle Chassis

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Platform/Skateboard & Chassis Integration Manufacturing (IMACACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes) (IMACACAC), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA)

Keywords

• Electric work trucks
• Commercial vehicle chassis
• Medium duty electrification
• Fleet electrification
• Class 5 truck chassis

Headquarters

HQ city

White Bear Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Truck Chassis Sales: One-time hardware sales of Z-19 All-Electric Work Truck Chassis to fleet operators. Product sold through dealer network and direct reservations. Pricing is quote-based with base MSRP not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zeus Electric Chassis designs and sells the Z-19 All Electric Work Truck Chassis, an all-electric Class-5 "smart chassis" for medium-duty vocational fleets. The chassis uses an 800-volt electrical architecture with a 140 kWh battery, integrated eAxle producing 395 hp and 11,175 ft-lb of torque, and delivers a 150-mile nominal range with over 9,000 lbs payload capacity. It is offered in 84-inch and 108-inch CA configurations and is engineered with a Power Control Interface and dedicated API so fleets and upfitters can power and control existing OEM tools and equipment on an electric platform.

Product overview

Zeus Electric Chassis (operating as Zeus Motors, LLC) offers a single unified product: the Z-19 All Electric Work Truck Chassis, an all-electric Class-5 smart chassis designed for medium-duty commercial fleet electrification. The product features 800V architecture with a 140 kWh battery, integrated eAXLE system producing 395 hp and 11,175 ft-lb of torque, and is available in 84" CA and 108" CA configurations. The Z-19 is designed for easy upfitting with existing OEM body applications and includes smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3" digital gauge cluster, and power export capabilities for operating tools and equipment. The company has partnered with Edison Manufacturing and Engineering for assembly in Port Huron, MI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Z-19 All Electric Work Truck Chassis An all-electric, Class-5 "smart chassis" designed for medium-duty fleet electrification, featuring 800-volt architecture, 140 kWh battery, integrated eAxle producing 395 hp and 11,175 ft-lb of torque, 150-mile nominal range, and over 9,000 lbs payload. Available in 84-inch CA and 108-inch CA configurations with a Power Control Interface and dedicated API for operating third-party tools and equipment, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration via a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Intended for medium-duty fleet operators and OEM upfitters in utility, municipal, construction, and service fleet applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9,000 lbs payload capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edison Manufacturing and Engineering, Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEdison serves as the assembly partner for Zeus Electric Chassis production. Located in Port Huron, MI, Edison is described as a trusted production partner for companies launching new products in the electrification space.
• EAVXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAVX President Mark Hope states that the Zeus platform will revolutionize the work truck industry. EAVX provides integrated vocational truck solutions and works with Zeus on the platform.
• KnapheideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVice President of Engineering Chris Weiss provides testimonial on Zeus approach to electric upfits. Knapheide is a leading manufacturer of truck bodies and equipment.
• Curbtender, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident Mark Watje states that Curbtender will work with Zeus to create wholly integrated packages that properly address customer needs.
• Marion Body WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident & CEO Curt Ignacio describes Zeus Electric Chassis as a strategic partner and believes the platform will revolutionize the work truck industry.
• Curtiss-Wright Industrial DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSales Manager Peter Gardner states that Curtiss-Wright believes the Zeus platform offers unique and flexible design for the electric commercial vehicle market.
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSMUD CEO Paul Lau and Director of Fleet Procurement Casey Fallon provide testimonials. SMUD is exploring fleet electrification with Zeus trucks as part of Sacramento zero-carbon transition initiatives.
• Ziegler CATminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExecutive Vice President William M. Hoft expresses interest in Zeus trucks for large fleet applications with lifecycle cost reduction potential.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Workhorse Group: Workhorse designs and assembles Class 3-6 electric delivery and work trucks for last-mile fleets, making it a direct competitor to Zeus's Class-5 Z-19 chassis in the medium-duty EV market.
• Lightning eMotors: Lightning eMotors produces electric powertrains and Class 3-7 commercial fleet vehicles, competing head-to-head with Zeus on electrified medium-duty chassis for fleets and upfitters.
• Motiv Power Systems: Motiv builds all-electric chassis for medium-duty trucks and buses used by commercial and government fleets — directly comparable to Zeus's purpose-built EV chassis value proposition.
• Xos Trucks: Xos manufactures Class 5-8 electric trucks and powertrains for commercial fleets, overlapping with Zeus's medium-duty chassis target market and upfit-friendly design philosophy.
• SEA Electric: SEA Electric converts Class 3-6 commercial trucks to fully electric powertrains, similar to Zeus in targeting fleet electrification with upfitter-compatible solutions.

Emerging players

• Orange EV: Orange EV builds electric terminal trucks (Class 8 yard tractors), adjacent to Zeus's commercial EV chassis niche but focused on a specific narrow use case.

Broad incumbents

• Ford Pro (Ford E-Transit / F-150 Lightning Pro): Ford Pro sells high-volume commercial EV vans and trucks with extensive dealer/service networks, representing a much larger incumbent competing for the same fleet buyers.
• GM BrightDrop: BrightDrop is GM's commercial EV business offering electric delivery vehicles and fleet solutions — a broad incumbent with scale advantages over Zeus in medium-duty electrification.
• Rivian Commercial (EDV): Rivian's Electric Delivery Van program (built for Amazon and other fleets) overlaps with Zeus's commercial EV fleet electrification opportunity at scale.
• Daimler Truck / Freightliner eM2: Freightliner's eM2 and other Daimler electric medium-duty trucks are established commercial EV offerings competing against Zeus for fleet electrification contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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