- DSV has reached a major milestone in European road transport, now operating more than 400 battery electric trucks across its network.
- This accomplishment places the company among the largest operators of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) in Europe — a significant step forward in the decarbonisation of freight.
- This comes at a time when electric trucks (eHGVs) are increasingly taking to the roads.
Electric Trucks, Not Just Vans — A Real Shift in Zero-Emission Logistics
While many logistics providers focus on electrifying vans, last-mile services, or cargo bikes, DSV has taken the bold step of scaling fully electric trucks. These vehicles operate in real-world, high-demand logistics environments, proving that zero-emission heavy transport is no longer a future ambition but an operational reality today.
Each truck contributes to reducing tailpipe emissions across DSV’s road network, enabling customers to move goods without the climate impact traditionally associated with freight transport.
Zero-Emission Shipments Without Range Anxiety
A common concern for businesses considering zero-emission logistics is whether electric trucks can deliver consistent range and availability. DSV addresses this head-on.
Thanks to extensive route planning, strategic deployment of charging infrastructure, and ongoing fleet optimisation, customers are not limited by the fleet’s range or where electric trucks are active. Shipments can move through the electrified network without operational compromise.
Indirect Reductions — Making Emission Savings Available Everywhere
Even if a customer’s shipment does not travel directly on an electric truck route, DSV now offers Indirect Reductions — a solution that passes on the emission savings generated by DSV’s electric fleet to customers across Europe.
This means businesses can benefit from verified carbon reduction, regardless of where their DSV road activity takes place. It’s a scalable pathway towards meeting sustainability targets while supporting the ongoing transition of Europe’s freight network.
A Europe-Wide Team Effort to Build a Cleaner Transport Network
Behind the scenes, DSV teams across the continent have worked intensively to make this fleet expansion possible. Local departments have been involved in securing vehicles, building charging infrastructure, managing driver training, and integrating new operational models into day-to-day logistics.
Their work has created one of Europe’s largest, most advanced electric HGV networks — and marks a significant leap in DSV’s long-term decarbonisation strategy. More on that, on DSV’s website, here: https://www.dsv.com/en-gb/sustainability-esg
Electric trucks are a major step toward the future of green logistics
With more than 400 electric trucks now live, DSV is demonstrating what’s possible when large-scale logistics commits to bold, meaningful climate action. This is not a pilot or a testbed — it’s a functioning, continent-wide fleet that offers customers a reliable, instantly accessible zero-emission solution.
As more electric trucks join the network and infrastructure continues to grow, DSV’s electric fleet is set to play a central role in accelerating Europe’s shift towards sustainable road transport.
Authored by Ade Thomas
