Fleet-as-a-service provider Zeem Solutions has purchased 100 Nikola Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles to help to satisfy Zeem's current customer demand at its California depot and other future national locations, according to a company press release.
Nikola has entered into commercial production of its Class 8 vehicles and has immediate availability to supply customers like Zeem, the company said.
"Zeem Solutions is pioneering a new way for fleets to adopt battery-electric commercial vehicles by providing the vehicles, charging, parking, and maintenance with maximum availability and minimal capital investment," said Pablo Koziner, president of Nikola’s commercial division. "Nikola is committed to supporting Zeem to ensure their customers receive maximum value and best-in-class support."
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Zeem CEO Paul Gioupis said: "Over the last year, we have seen major demand for Class 8 tractors from fleet operators, and the Nikola team has a well-built production vehicle that is deliverable today and fits the range requirements of our customers. The Nikola team has been great to work with, they care about their customers, and we look forward to deploying their vehicles throughout 2023."
Zeem aims to accelerate fleets’ transition to BEVs by bundling electric vehicles, charging solutions, maintenance, and other services as a flat operating expense. Through this partnership, Nikola and Zeem plan to work towards accelerating the adoption of zero-emission commercial trucks by providing a pathway for fleets to experience the benefits of BEV technology while helping companies meet their sustainability goals economically.
