Global sales of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles experienced an 86% increase in 2025, according to OilPrice.com. This growth indicates a shift in the market's perception of electric trucks.
Previously, critics suggested that electric cars were suitable for short trips, but long-distance freight would require traditional fuels like diesel, hydrogen, or renewable liquid fuels.
Concerns were raised regarding the range, refueling speed, and payload capacity of electric heavy trucks. Batteries were thought to be too large, heavy, and slow to charge for such applications.
While electric buses might electrify predictable urban routes, serious trucking was believed to necessitate conventional fuel sources, as reported by OilPrice.com.
However, the market's performance in 2025 suggests a different outcome, with zero-emission vehicles gaining traction in the heavy-duty sector.
