Electric heavy-duty trucks show improved cost-efficiency in Europe

A recent analysis by Transport & Environment indicates a shift in the economic viability of electric heavy-duty trucks in several European markets. In countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, the total cost of ownership for an electric truck over a five-year period with 116,000 km of annual mileage can be significantly lower than that of a diesel counterpart. In the Netherlands, savings could reach up to 100,000 euros, while Germany and Denmark show potential savings of 85,000 and 69,000 euros, respectively. These advantages are driven by lower energy costs, toll discounts, government subsidies, and reduced maintenance, despite higher initial purchase prices.

In Romania, the electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly, with the number of charging stations exceeding 10,000 according to a Roland Berger study. This growth, supported by EU funds, has outpaced the adoption of electric vehicles in the country. While Romania's charging network is transitioning from a construction phase to one focused on utilization, the electric vehicle market share remains below the EU average, with electric cars making up only 0.7 percent of the national fleet compared to the EU average of 3.4 percent.