Cenntro secures order for 500 Metro MR vehicles in Japan

Cenntro’s Metro MR for the Japanese market. (Image: Cenntro/Business Wire)

Cenntro Inc., a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles based in Freehold, N.J., announced that its manufacturing facility, Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd., received an order for 500 customized Metro MR vehicles exclusively for the Japanese market. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025.

The Metro MR, a light electric commercial vehicle designed for intracity delivery and related services, according to the Cenntro website, is designed to meet the unique needs of the Japanese market and aligns with the country’s high-quality and performance standards, Cenntro said. It added that the vehicle aligns with the country’s high quality and performance standards and reflects a strategic move to grow Cenntro’s presence in Japan by addressing the specific demands of urban environments.

“Our Metro MR is an ideal electric delivery vehicle for densely populated cities like Tokyo and Osaka,” said Peter Wang, CEO of Cenntro. “We see significant potential in Japan as a strong market for ultra-light electric utility vehicles.”

Wang added that the order represents a pivotal milestone, reinforcing Cenntro’s presence in Japan and potentially paving the way for additional orders and expanded market share.

Editor’s Note: this article was written with the assistance of AI.