According to the IEA, only 130,000 electric vehicles were sold around the world in 2012. Fast forward to 2025 and global sales topped 20 million units.
But while the market for electric cars has boomed, the electrification of heavier vehicles has been far, far slower.
Cost has been a factor, of course, with the average eHGV costing anywhere between US$260,000 and US$435,000. But charging infrastructure has also played a massive role in the hesitance of logistics companies.
While charging networks are improving and more freight companies are beginning to go electric, there are still several challenges to solve.
Nowadays, the question is less about whether to electrify than how to do so without compromising on performance and flexibility.
