• Electric heavy-duty truck adoption is accelerating in leading European markets, moving beyond the pilot phase into early scale deployment
• Strong policy frameworks, incentives, and charging infrastructure are driving uptake but progress remains uneven across Member States
• The recent energy crisis has exposed the structural risks of Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels
• The white paper identifies key policy measures to unlock mass-market adoption and avoid a fragmented European transition
Amsterdam, Netherlands – March 31, 2026 – The transition to electric heavy-duty vehicles (eHDVs) is gaining momentum across Europe, but uneven policy implementation and market conditions risk slowing the path to large-scale adoption. In a new white paper released today, Milence provides a comprehensive assessment of market readiness and outlines the actions needed to accelerate the shift to zero-emission road freight.
The recent energy crisis has exposed the structural risks of Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels, with volatility in oil and gas prices increasing operating costs for trucks by 9–11 cents per kilometre and adding uncertainty for fleet operators. Electrification offers a clear pathway forward. Beyond cost, electrifying road transport can strengthen Europe’s energy security and support more resilient supply chains. However, capturing these benefits now requires urgent scaling of both vehicles and charging infrastructure. (....)