ZM Trucks, North America, has announced a strategic collaboration with DS24, a specialty manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty truck bodies, including freight, refrigerated, and custom vehicles. This partnership will integrate ZM Trucks’ standard 600V dual Electric Power Takeoff (ePTO) and 24V chassis infrastructure with DS24’s upfit solutions for a variety of applications such as Dry Freight, Refrigerated, Platform, Dump, and Specialty bodies, including mobile kitchens, enhancing the versatility and functionality of electric commercial vehicles.
“At ZM Trucks, we are committed to driving innovation and setting a new standard for commercial vehicles,” stated Joost de Vries, CEO of ZM Trucks. “Establishing our first North American manufacturing facilities and regional headquarters in Fontana, California, allows us to meet the growing demand for our sustainable vehicle solutions. By collaborating with DS24, we aim to bring our trucks to customers who seek a high-quality, custom upfit solution tailored to their individual needs, regardless of how complex they may be. The proximity between the parties allows for easy engineering exchanges and will result in innovative solutions not always achieved with ICE vehicle platforms, given the simplicity of the BEV powertrain.”
“We appreciate ZM Trucks selecting DS24 as a preferred body upfitter to bring our upfit expertise to their commercial trucks,” stated Giuseppe Scarpello, Chief Operating Officer of DS24. “We are excited to work with innovative companies like ZM Trucks to offer their customers a unique and quality upfit solutions.”
ZM Trucks will showcase its Class 5/6 truck, the ZM8, at ACT Expo 2025, located at Booth #6477, from April 28th to May 1st at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees can register for the event at actexpo.com.
The partnership between ZM Trucks and DS24 reflects a mutual dedication to innovation, sustainability, and advancing next-generation vehicle solutions. Together, they focus on driving ongoing improvements in fleet performance and operational efficiency.
