Electric Trucks Are Accelerating Faster Than Expected, Here’s What It Means for Fleets

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Bloomberg recently highlighted a striking shift: electric truck sales are rising at a pace few predicted. In the first half of 2025 alone, over 89,000 electric trucks hit the road worldwide, a 140% year-on-year surge.

At ZeroMission, we see this as more than just a sales figure, it’s a signal that the tipping point for zero-emission freight is arriving sooner than many thought.

Why Are Electric Trucks Accelerating?

Bloomberg points to key drivers, each of which we’re seeing reflected in conversations with our own fleet partners:

1. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Advantage
   With fuel costs high and diesel maintenance bills rising, fleets are discovering that EVs can already be cheaper to run over key duty cycles. Lower servicing, fewer moving parts, and stable electricity prices are proving compelling.

2. Battery Cost Declines & Warranty Confidence
   Pack prices are dropping, and manufacturers are backing products with stronger warranties. That’s reducing risk around depreciation and increasing confidence in second-life and resale values.

3. Policy Tailwinds
   From EU CO₂ standards to local grant schemes like Ireland’s SEAI Fleet Assessment Grant, governments are creating both the carrot and the stick for fleets to move sooner.

4. Charging Infrastructure Maturity
   Shared depots, megawatt-charging pilots, and utility-backed smart charging are scaling faster than expected. What used to be a bottleneck is becoming a competitive advantage for early movers.

ZeroMission’s View: What This Means for Your Fleet

Electric trucks are no longer a “future project”, they are operational reality today. The acceleration matters because it tells us:

• The cost curve has bent — delaying adoption could mean missing years of savings.

• Policy is tightening — the next compliance cycle will be unforgiving to late movers.

• Technology is validated — fleets worldwide are already proving EV trucks work in demanding duty cycles.

At ZeroMission, we help fleets move from uncertainty to clarity:

• Identifying which vehicles to electrify first

• Modelling depot and charging requirements

• Securing funding and grant opportunities

• Delivering a clear, data-driven electrification roadmap

The Bottom Line

Bloomberg is right: electric trucks are accelerating quickly. But for fleets, this isn’t just a market headline, it’s a call to action. Those who act early will capture the cost, brand, and compliance advantages. Those who wait risk being left with stranded assets and shrinking options.

At ZeroMission, our message is simple: don’t watch the transition happen — lead it.