Electric Trucks Tested for Local Deliveries
Electric trucks were tested on short routes to assess range, reliability, and driver experience – highlighting strong performance and key challenges.
January 2026, Opava
As part of our efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of transporting our products, we tested the use of electric trucks for local deliveries over distances of approximately 80–100 km in cooperation with our main logistics partner.
During the testing phase, we evaluated two electric heavy-duty vehicles from different manufacturers, focusing on real-world driving range, operational reliability, and driver experience.
The driving range of both vehicles met our requirements, and drivers rated the driving performance very positively. However, the main limitation identified was higher operating costs, which, according to the carrier’s calculations, were nearly double those of diesel vehicles. This was primarily due to the high acquisition costs of electric trucks combined with relatively low annual mileage on local routes.
Under current conditions, a transition to HVO fuel therefore appears to be a more efficient and economically viable solution, offering a lower carbon footprint at significantly lower costs than fully electric road freight transport.
