Electrovaya signs battery supply agreement with Janus Electric for Class 8 diesel-to-electric conversions
By Eve
Electrovaya has entered a strategic supply agreement with Janus Electric Holdings, an Australian developer of diesel-to-electric conversion and battery-swapping systems for Class 8 trucks, with Janus placing around $26 million in initial purchase orders for the US and Canadian markets. Electrovaya will also invest approximately $1.4 million in Janus stock. Each conversion uses approximately 600 kWh of battery capacity, and Janus has secured orders and commitments for 118 truck conversions in the United States and Canada, as reported on 3 November 2026.
Why it matters
Swappable packs and Janus Charge & Change Stations offer fleets a route to electrify existing trucks without buying new ones, which could shift some heavy-duty demand from conventional charging towards swap infrastructure. The 118 committed conversions in North America give CPOs and suppliers a concrete early indicator of pipeline for this model.
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- Original title
- “Electrovaya to supply batteries to Janus Electric for diesel-to-electric conversions”
- Published
- 3 November 2026
- Updated
- 4 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Canada
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- Electrovaya · Janus Electric
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