Project Traits
State: Kansas
Congressional District: KS02
Organization Type: Commercial
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Transportation,
Energy Subsector: EVs,
Project Start Year: 2022
Project Launch Year: 2023
Government Support Received: Unknown
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: 200
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
Orange EV, the electric vehicle manufacturer with the most heavy-duty, zero-emission trucks in operation in the United States, announced in 2022 it would establish its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations in the Turner Logistics Center, an industrial park under construction by Kansas City-based NorthPoint Development in Kansas City, Kansas.
Orange EV expects to move in mid-2023, giving the company access to over 400,000 sq. ft. of space. The new facility will provide the company with the production and office space necessary to accommodate its rapid growth and is being designed to produce as many as 1,800 terminal trucks per year in single-shift operations.
A key consideration in selecting the Turner facility was its centralized location, which will enable good access for its current employees and will attract future talent across the greater Kansas City metro area. Orange EV presently employs over 200 team members predominantly in Kansas City, including leadership, engineering, service, and support.