Zeus Electric Chassis

Envisioning a world where work is performed in an efficient,​ cost-effective, safe, and environmentally sound way.​

Zeus is a leading class 4-6 purpose-built, severe-duty, electric work truck solution in North America.

Our mission is to engineer and manufacture uncompromising, full-electric vocational solutions that address environmental and industry needs.

Our ground up approach and willingness to co-develop allows our customers to reimagine their future business model.

Zeus is well networked within the eMobility ecosystem, partnering with market leading technology suppliers, work truck OEM’s, end-user fleets, and non-profit industry leaders with the mission of accelerating EV adoption nationwide.

Zeus Electric Chassis’ first customer is the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). SMUD is the 6th largest community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider in the US.

Zeus will be delivering a pilot deployment program of purpose-built vocational electric work trucks in support of a 6-month EV truck fleet adoption program at SMUD. Zeus is partnered with the California Mobility Center and E Source to ensure program success.

Zeus Electric Chassis® Inc. is a Delaware corporation based in White Bear Lake, MN that develops severe-duty electric eMobility solutions.

Executive Leadership

Zeus benefits from an exceptional executive​ team with deep automotive and technology experience and an established record of success.​ For a list of Board Members or Investment Information, please contact us here.

Robert Grinstead

Robert Grinstead

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Over 25 years Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Specialty and Vocational Trucks; Medium, Heavy-Duty and Specialized Truck Electrification Industry Expert.
Frank Phillips Jr

Frank Phillips Jr

Vice President of Operations and Engineering
35 Years of Operations Organizational Structure Management, Including MRP, ISO and Operations Systems Implementation and Engineering Design and Program Management
Jim Steffes

Jim Steffes

Vice President Sales & Dealer Development
North American Fleet Association Board Leader; Over 20 years Commercial Vehicle Fleet Sales, Solutions and Management; Driven to Build Continuous Growth and High-Performance Teams
Phil-Steffes

Phil Steffes

Vice President and General Counsel
40 Years Legal and Contracts Experience in High Tech Industries and Advising Emerging Companies in the Midwest
Joel-Eckman

Joel Eckman

Digital Asset Manager
Over 25 Years Experience Helping Industrial Manufacturing Companies Compete and Succeed in the Digital Space
David Freeman

David Freeman

Operations Engineer
30 Years Experience in Prototype Machine Design, Industrial Automation and Process Control, Creating Solutions for Efficient Workflow and Increased Production While Decreasing Defects