Liam Nolan, Delivery Manager at ZeroMission, The Electric Vehicle Summit and Expo at the RDS Dublin

A First Look: Renault Trucks C 8x4/4 E Tech Tridem Mixer for Roadstone Ltd.

One of the star attractions at The Electric Vehicle Summit and Expo at the RDS Dubli and a major talking point across the expo floor was the brand new fully electric Renault Trucks C 8x4/4 E Tech Tridem mixer, purpose built for Roadstone Ltd. This is its first ever public appearance, complete with custom Roadstone livery, and it is already turning heads.

This is not just a concept or a future promise. It is a fully operational, production ready heavy electric construction vehicle built for demanding real world environments. It represents a major milestone and proof that high capacity electric trucks can perform in industries traditionally dependent on diesel power.

Also on Display: Renault Master E Tech Red Edition

Attendees were able to get up close to the award winning Renault Master E Tech Red Edition, an increasingly popular choice for fleets looking to decarbonise their light commercial operations without compromising daily performance.

Why This Matters for Ireland’s HGV, Truck and Construction Sector

The presence of these vehicles at the RDS marks a critical shift for Irish logistics, construction and heavy fleet operators:

Electric HGVs are now real, reliable and available.
OEMs are scaling up production across all segments including mixers, tippers, rigids, urban distribution and light commercial vehicles.
Construction and utility companies are leading early adoption, particularly those operating fixed route, return to base fleets.
Sustainability commitments, ESG reporting and Scope 1 emission reductions are now board level priorities.
Infrastructure planning is accelerating across depots, quarries, batching plants and logistics hubs.

The launch of Roadstone’s electric mixer in particular signals that electrification is moving beyond vans and rigids into the most complex and energy intensive applications.

Where ZeroMission Fits In: Helping Fleets Navigate the Transition

As fleets explore vehicles like the Renault E Tech range, one of the biggest challenges they face is understanding how, where and when electrification makes operational and financial sense.

This is where ZeroMission’s exo platform and advisory support are playing a central role across Ireland and the UK.

ZeroMission helps fleet operators:

Model and simulate electric HGV performance based on real routes, energy demand, gradients, load cycles, weather and dwell times.
Determine charging infrastructure requirements, depot loads, grid constraints and optimal charging schedules.
Compare diesel versus EV total cost of ownership, including energy, maintenance, tax incentives and operational efficiencies.
Plan phased fleet transitions, especially for mixed fuel operations including EV, ICE, HVO and hydrogen ready vehicles.
Verify ESG and sustainability reporting with real, auditable, ISO certified data.
Eliminate operational risk through LiveOps monitoring, ensuring EV assets charge, perform and deliver as required.

For organisations moving into heavy electric trucks, real world data and digital twin modelling are essential. ZeroMission ensures that fleets adopting vehicles like the E Tech range know exactly what to expect before they invest.

Setanta’s team were at the RDS throughout the summit, walking visitors through the capabilities of the Renault Trucks electric range. These vehicles are a glimpse into the next phase of Ireland and beyond transport evolution, cleaner, quieter, more efficient and aligned with national sustainability goals.

Whether you are a fleet operator, construction leader, logistics manager or infrastructure planner, this was a must see moment.

ZeroMission is already helping fleets across Ireland, UK, North America and Canada making this shift with confidence, clarity and real operational insights.

If you are exploring heavy fleet electrification including HGVs, mixers or depot charging, now is the time to act and now you can see what the future truly looks like.

Reach out to our expert team at zeromission