GreenPower Unveils All-Electric Refrigerated Medium-Duty Truck

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. unveiled the EV Star REEFERX, a new all-electric refrigerated medium-duty delivery truck. The latest offering is available for orders starting June 5, 2024.

The EV Star REEFERX is a fully customizable vehicle designed to serve mid to last-mile refrigerated delivery and catering applications. It is built on GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis platform and features a lighter body for increased payload.

The EV Star REEFERX is built to transport goods that need temperature control, such as fresh and frozen foods, flowers, and pharmaceuticals. The vehicle body is designed with one interior wall structure for seamless sanitation, consistent insulation, and longer life.

“The EV Star REEFERX offers customers a unique, modern, and versatile all-electric commercial vehicle that boasts a higher payload capacity,” said Brendan Riley, President of GreenPower. “Through this offering, we can provide fleet owners a reliable way to deliver refrigerated and frozen goods on daily routes. The EV Star REEFERX is purpose-built to be an electric refrigerated vehicle, making it a superior product for a wide use of applications requiring multi-temperature zones, without the sticker shock.”

Digging into the GreenPower Electric REEFERX

According to the manufacturer, GreenPower’s EV Star REEFERX combines a modern look with The X Factor advantage:

• One-piece box design provides multiple benefits, including a modern look that’s easy to repair, a design that allows for quick assembly and flat-packed for dealers, and a one-piece wall structure that provides consistent insulation and longer life.
• Multi-temperature zones to accommodate moving a variety of items requiring different storage temperatures.
• Reduced day-to-day vehicle upkeep through sanitation downtime - with one interior wall unit, customers will save time as minimal seams on the vehicle reduce the time it takes for day-to-day maintenance, including seamless sanitation. 
• Built for around-the-clock delivery capabilities through a range of up to 150 miles and a payload capacity of up to 5,500 lbs.
• Optimal battery placement provides for a lower center of gravity, resulting in maximum cargo capacity.
• Increased payload due to a lighter body allows for increased payload capacity, saving customers time and money. eTRU is powered by a high-voltage battery.
• Mitigates temperature variation with three-inch thick PET (polyethylene terephthalate) foam, made from recyclable material with a closed cell foam composite that will not absorb water.
• Customizable options for low or high voltage refrigerator units, depending on specific use-cases. Various insulation thickness available to meet different applications and environments.
• Multiple-door options with a rear door standard and a rear roll-up door optional, as well as an optional side door and other locations.
• Improves total cost of ownership (TCO) for fleet owners through ease of maintenance and significantly reduces vehicle downtime.

“Federal and state regulations continue to drive the rapid adoption of all-electric commercial vehicles,” continued Riley. “The global refrigerated trucks market size reached $9.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $15.4 billion by 2032. With mandates, such as California’s requirements for all Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRUs) to achieve zero emissions by the end of 2029, combined with the increasing demand from consumers for online shopping and home grocery delivery, a significant market opportunity exists for this vehicle. GreenPower is well-positioned to support the perishable goods category with a robust product offering and a well-established nationwide dealer network.”

The EV Star REEFERX is a fully customizable vehicle designed to serve mid- to last-mile refrigerated delivery and catering applications. It is built on GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis platform and features a lighter body to allow for increased payload.

The EV Star REEFERX is built to transport goods that need to be temperature-controlled, such as fresh and frozen foods, flowers, and pharmaceuticals. The vehicle body is designed with one interior wall structure for seamless sanitation, consistent insulation, and longer life.