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Electric Trucks Have Moved From Impossible to Inevitable

Heavy trucks were supposed to be the place where batteries stopped working. Electric cars could manage school runs and commuting, critics conceded.

  • Electric trucks' global sales surged 86% in 2025, reaching over 520,000 units.
  • China led sales with nearly 90% of global zero-emission trucks, selling 457,300 in 2025.
  • Battery prices fell by 8% in 2025, making electric trucks economically competitive with diesel.

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