China accounted for over 90% of global sales. Under current policies, electric trucks are set to reach at least 20% of global truck sales in 2035.
Why this market is moving now
- Global electric truck sales doubled in 2025 to more than 400,000.
- Global sales of electric heavy freight trucks almost tripled in 2025, to 230,000.
- EU law requires a 45% cut in CO2 per km from new heavy-duty vehicles by 2030.
- Under current policies, electric trucks are set to make up at least 20% of global truck sales in 2035.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global sales of electric medium and heavy freight trucks exceeded 400,000 in 2025 for the first time, double the 2024 level. | 400,000 trucks (more than) | 2025 | |
| Electric trucks reached 9% of all truck sales worldwide in 2025, a higher share than electric buses or light commercial vehicles. | 9 % of global truck sales | 2025 | |
| Global sales of electric heavy freight trucks almost tripled, from around 84,000 in 2024 to a record 230,000 in 2025. | 230,000 trucks | 2025 | |
| China accounted for over 90% of global electric truck sales in 2025. | 90 % of global electric truck sales (over) | 2025 | |
| Global electric truck production reached around 440,000 in 2025, more than twice the 2024 level, with more than 90% made in China and just over 3% in the European Union. | 440,000 trucks (around) | 2025 | |
| Under current policies, electric trucks are set to make up at least 20% of global truck sales in 2035. | 20 % of global truck sales (at least, 2035 outlook) | 2035 | |
| Volvo Group's order intake for fully electric trucks rose 163% to 1,928 trucks in Q3 2026, while deliveries fell 17% to 878 trucks. | 1,928 trucks ordered | 2026 | |
| Daimler Truck sold 1,207 battery-electric trucks and buses in Q3 2026, down from 1,679 in Q3 2025, out of 91,260 vehicles in total. | 1,207 battery-electric trucks and buses | 2026 | |
| Scania has announced a EUR 2 billion investment in a new plant in China able to build both combustion and battery electric trucks. | 2 billion EUR | 2026 | |
| EU law requires new heavy-duty vehicles in the EU to cut CO2 emissions per km by 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040. | 45 % CO2 reduction target for new heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 (EU) | 2030 |
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Companies to watch
Volvo Group
Fully electric truck order intake rose 163% to 1,928 in Q3 2026, while deliveries fell 17% to 878.
Daimler Truck
Sold 1,207 battery-electric trucks and buses in Q3 2026, down from 1,679 a year earlier.
Scania
Announced a EUR 2 billion plant in China able to build combustion and battery electric trucks.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global electric truck market?
Global electric truck sales exceeded 400,000 in 2025, double the 2024 level, and reached 9% of all truck sales. Global electric truck production was around 440,000.
Which countries lead electric truck sales?
China leads by far. It accounted for over 90% of global electric truck sales in 2025 and more than 90% of global production. The European Union made just over 3% of production.
How fast are electric heavy trucks growing worldwide?
Global sales of electric heavy freight trucks almost tripled, from around 84,000 in 2024 to a record 230,000 in 2025.
How are major truckmakers doing in electric trucks?
Volvo Group's fully electric truck orders rose 163% to 1,928 in Q3 2026, while deliveries fell 17% to 878. Daimler Truck sold 1,207 battery-electric trucks and buses in Q3 2026, down from 1,679. Scania has announced a EUR 2 billion plant in China.
What rules are pushing truck electrification?
EU law requires new heavy-duty vehicles to cut CO2 emissions per km by 45% by 2030, 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040.
What is the outlook for electric trucks?
Under current policies, electric trucks are set to make up at least 20% of global truck sales in 2035.
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