Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe for 2021, with a market share of 42%.

In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1100 electric trucks worldwide.

The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead. An increasing number of heavy all-electric trucks are now running in commercial traffic.

Statistics from the market analysis group IHS Markit show that during 2021 a total of 346 electric trucks (≥16 tonnes) were registered in Europe – an increase of 193% from 2020. Volvo Trucks has the largest market share at 42%. The countries in Europe with the most electric trucks registered (≥16 tonnes) are Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and The Netherlands.

“We are determined to drive the electric truck revolution and our market leading position in Europe is proof that we are doing just that,” said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks.

“Even if volumes are still low, we see rapidly growing interest, both in Europe, North America and in other parts of the world,” he said.

“I’m convinced it’s becoming a key competitive advantage to offer electric, zero emission transports.”