Trucks
After cars, the transition to electric trucks is accelerating globally, led by China. Europe is making progress, but cannot afford to slow down: in 2025, over 40% of new e-truck sales hit EU roads, bringing the total to 31,500 e-trucks and 30,800 e-buses.
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E-trucks on EU roads in 2025 31,500
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of e-trucks on EU roads were sold in 2025 >40%
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E-buses on EU roads in 2025 30,800
Since the CO2 standards entered into place, sales of electric trucks in Europe have increased very quickly.
This is not an isolated case, but a global trend. E-truck sales show momentum building globally. While China is leading the way, the EU is making progress, but should accelerate.
Thanks to the EU regulations in place, truckmakers are launching new zero-emission models.
Prices of heavy electric tractors in Europe have dropped by 31% since 2023, driven by cheaper batteries and a push to lower prices ahead of the 2025 CO2 target.
Charging infrastructure for trucks is picking up everywhere in Europe, making the transition to electric feasible.
With the current environmental policies, ZET sales in Europe are set to keep growing.
Sources:
Dataforce (2026) Commercial vehicle registrations. BloombergNEF (2026) Monthly commercial vehicle reports. NADA (2026) ATD TruckBeat. ACEA (2025) Truck and bus manufacturers’ contribution to climate neutral road transport . ICCT (2025) Battery electric commercial vehicle pricing in the United States. Eco-Movement (2026) Charging stations data.