Electric Truck

BYD is preparing to step up its presence in the European truck market, with major product unveilings expected at IAA Transportation 2026. Domenico Gostoli, BYD’s head of trucks and buses for Europe, explains the Chinese manufacturer’s plans for products, local operations, after-sales and its future ...

The Chinese manufacturer will bring two electric trucks, a battery-electric van and a plug-in hybrid pick-up to Hannover. JAC Motors' second appearance at IAA Transportation will also coincide with the continued expansion of its sales and service network across Europe.

Renault Trucks will put its expanding electric range in the spotlight at IAA Transportation 2026, led by the E-Tech T 780 long-haul tractor with up to 660 km of range. The manufacturer will also showcase electric distribution trucks and LCVs, alongside the world premiere of its 2027 T High.

MAN will unveil a significantly updated eTGX at IAA Transportation 2026, featuring a redesigned cab, improved aerodynamics and a new generation of batteries. Range increases to 660 km with six battery packs, while a future seven-pack configuration is expected to push the electric truck beyond 700 km...

Einride plans to deploy 500 Tesla Semi trucks across its North American freight network, in what the company describes as the world's largest Tesla Semi deployment to date. The trucks will serve Amazon and other customers, with the first vehicles entering operations from September 2026.

Two Scania battery-electric trucks are now hauling iron ore 1,250 metres underground at LKAB's Malmberget mine in Sweden. With a payload of more than 70 tonnes and 624 kWh batteries, the vehicles represent Scania's first battery-electric trucks deployed in heavy underground mining operations.