Zero-Emission Trucks in Europe — The Road So Far - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the significant rise in electric truck sales in Europe following the implementation of the continent's first truck CO2 emissions target in July 2025. Since the target took effect, 5.6% of new trucks sold in Europe have been electric, up from 3.5% in the previous year, with one-quarter of all European e-trucks registered since 2022 sold after the target's introduction. Despite this progress, Europe still trails China, which leads globally with a 15% electric truck market share compared to Europe's 5% in 2025. Several European countries, including the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, are front-runners with electric truck shares between 16% and 18%, while Germany leads among large truck markets. The article emphasizes the importance of national policies complementing European measures—such as CO2-based tolling, CO2 pricing, and renewable electricity credits—to improve the economics of electric trucks and support large-scale