Janus Electric is strengthening its plans to convert diesel semi-trucks into electric vehicles with a $26 million battery supply deal from Electrovaya. The initial order will support the company's work with fleets in the US and Canada, following a rise in reservations to more than 70 trucks over the summer.
Rather than replacing entire vehicles, Janus converts existing diesel truck gliders into electric semis fitted with removable battery packs. With two packs installed, the trucks can travel up to 370 miles under load. When the batteries run low, drivers can swap them for charged ones in around four minutes, rather than waiting for a lengthy recharge.
Securing a battery supply is an important step as Janus moves towards fulfilling fleet orders. Its conversion approach also gives operators a way to electrify existing truck platforms without having to replace the entire vehicle, while battery swapping helps reduce time spent off the road.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Battery-swap Logistics
- Fast exchangeable battery systems create new fleet electrification models built around uptime, depot networks, and standardized energy modules.
- Retrofit Electric Fleets
- Converting existing diesel trucks into electric platforms extends asset life while lowering the barrier to commercial EV adoption.
- Modular Heavy-duty Power
- Removable high-capacity battery packs reshape heavy transport by separating vehicle ownership from energy infrastructure and charging downtime.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Commercial Trucking
- Long-haul and regional freight operators gain new pathways to reduce emissions without sacrificing vehicle availability or route flexibility.
- Battery Manufacturing
- Demand for durable, swappable battery packs opens specialized supply opportunities for heavy-duty mobility applications.
- Fleet Infrastructure
- Battery-swap depots and service networks become critical infrastructure layers for electrified logistics corridors and commercial transport hubs.
