Windrose EV Truck Undercuts Tesla with 729 kWh Battery

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In the high-voltage race to electrify heavy transport, Windrose Technology emerges as a curious hybrid—a Chinese-born startup that is blurring its national identity.

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It was founded by 34-year-old Stanford MBA graduate Wen Han.

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Windrose is positioned directly against Tesla's Semi with a 729 kWh battery enabling 670 km (418 miles) of range.

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Windrose reports 6,400 non-binding pre-orders, the majority of them from U.S. clients, including Nike and Decathlon.

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While legacy manufacturers like Daimler customize trucks for regional preferences, Windrose is adopting a standardized global product manufactured at scale.

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U.S. tariffs on Chinese vehicles create significant barriers, but commercial trucks face lower rates than passenger cars.

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‘Global shareholder diversity’ has become a strategic asset, with Han emphasizing U.S. and European investors to mitigate the distrust of Chinese firms.

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In China's domestic market, DeepWay (backed by Baidu) competes for the same fleet operators that Windrose targets.

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Han remains undeterred. "China doesn't have to be America's enemy forever," he insists, reflecting both personal conviction and business pragmatism.

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